Get ready: It's another movie about overprivileged young malcontents drifting aimlessly through a world of lowered expectations, secure only in the conviction that they're too good to work for a living. However, unlike KICKING AND SCREAMING, REALITY BITES et al., this
one has at least a tenuous connection with reality. Director George Hickenlooper seems to understand that these sullen, self-obsessed Yalies are basically pampered jerks. John (Rory Cochrane) wants to be a writer and finances his ambitions with a series of demeaning temp jobs. He and stereotypical
school buddies Chad (Ron Livingston), Leonard (Christian Meoli) and Suzie (Sara Melson) -- respectively, ...
Released:
1996
Rated:
R
Length:
98 mins