Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five (1998)

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Two young men (Jon Cryer, Rick Stear) who have been friends since early childhood decide to go on a trip to find a third friend (Rafael Baez) who has long since disappeared. Stories they have heard indicate that the friend has been seen in an apparently rambling, incoherent state at Coney Island. Their trip leads them to a number of adventures involving the otherworld-like life at the Park and revelations related to their own pasts including the death of one's sister, a failed past relationship, financial failings, and alcoholism

R, 1 hr. 34 min.

Drama

Directed By: Richard Schenkman

Written By: Richard Schenkman, Jon Cryer

On DVD: Jan 15, 2008

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A rather bracing if awkwardly conceived drama of redemption... [whose] desolate landscapes and lonely, howling winds worthy of Nicolas Roeg's Walkabout combine [for] the look and feel of the world's most desolate shoe commercial.

September 23, 2002 Full Review Source: Entertainment Today

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Brent Simon

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Too much of the film seemed to have no place to go, just like the misinformed tourists who go to Coney in the winter and find that the Cyclone ride is not in service.

April 17, 2002 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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I don't remember how this got into my queue to begin with. I know it made it to the top because I was playing Netflix Long Wait Roulette. I was hoping this would be something more than it was. Definitely don't bother.

April 24, 2011