Escaping Otis

Name: Escaping Otis
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jay Sefton, Stephen Shelton, Nicol Paone

2002
1h 24m

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6.6/10

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Comedy

The year is 1983. Mark, fresh from college, returns to his boring hometown to work off his gambling debts. Mark spends his days at the Paddy Wagon, tending bar and hanging out with his child... Read allThe year is 1983. Mark, fresh from college, returns to his boring hometown to work off his gambling debts. Mark spends his days at the Paddy Wagon, tending bar and hanging out with his childhood friend, Otis. Otis wants to relive the old days, Mark doesn't. One pivotal day, Mark ... Read allThe year is 1983. Mark, fresh from college, returns to his boring hometown to work off his gambling debts. Mark spends his days at the Paddy Wagon, tending bar and hanging out with his childhood friend, Otis. Otis wants to relive the old days, Mark doesn't. One pivotal day, Mark desperately wagers on a baseball game. All hell breaks loose when Otis tries to help Mark ... Read all

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9/10

Very good movie

For an indie movie, the directing of the movie is very professional. The resemblance of this movie to Jim Jarmush's other films is very evident. It would be better, though, if it was filmed in black and white creating strong contrasts and shadows. Humorous elements, combined with unexpected twists, keep the viewers attention riveted to the screen. The movie is reminiscent of one of my favorite movies of all times, The Barfly. As they gain more experience and financial support, these guys will eventually create a blockbuster movie, I'm certain! The movie is even more dynamic with a great soundtrack by AXA. The actors, who are relatively unknown, deliver excellent performances that are very spontaneous and realistic---not artificial or overly dramatic. This is a movie worth seeing. With the talent of these people, we will certainly see more wonderful movies from them in the future!