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Things Change (1988)

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Perhaps it was his collaborator Shel Silverstein who said to screenwriter David Mamet "Lighten up. Do a comedy." Whatever the case, Things Change was a welcome change of pace for Mamet, both as scenarist and director. Don Ameche also goes against his usual grain by playing a downtrodden Chicago shoeshine boy (if one can call an 80-year-old a "boy") who is arrested for a crime he didn't commit. Not having much of a future anyway, Ameche has agreed--for a hefty sum--to take the rap for a gangland

PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: David Mamet

In Theaters: Oct 21, 1988 Wide

On DVD: May 2, 2000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Don Ameche
Gino
Joe Mantegna
Jerry
Robert Prosky
Joseph Vincent
J.J. Johnston
Frankie
Ricky Jay
Mr. Silver
Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Green
Dan Conway
Butler
Willo Hausman
Miss Bates
Gail Silver
Housemaid
Len Hodera
Ramone
Josh Conescu
Bellenza
Merrill Holtzman
No Pals
Adam Bitterman
Marcotti
Steve Goldstein
Randy
Sarah Ekhardt
Cherry
Karen Kohlhaas
Grace
Robert Bella
Dick Cusack
Vincent Guastaferro
Kenny
Felicity Huffman
William H. Macy
Billy Drake
Natalia Nogulich
Lionel Mark Smith
Jack Wallace
Repair Shop Owner
J.T. Walsh
Hotel Manager
Scott Zigler
J.J. Johnson

Critic Reviews for Things Change

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clever, funny and thoughtful

April 5, 2005 Comment

Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

A gangster fable about keeping one's word.

July 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

David Mamet-Shel Silverstein collaboration is funny, touching and tense.

November 7, 2002 Full Review Source: Netflix

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James Rocchi

Netflix

It's a film that comes with a perfect shoeshine and smile underneath its ludicrous and cynical premise.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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From the moment you watch Don Ameche's face, you instantly know this will be a humble, honest and heartwarming story. David Mamet changed his register here, in his second film. A sweet comedy with crystalline acting, writing and direction.

September 3, 2007