Swingers
A knowing examination of the psyche of the modern American male, Doug Liman's debut comedy Swingers stars screenwriter Jon Favreau as the sensitive Mike, a struggling actor and stand-up comic looking for romance in the wake of the dissolution of a six-year relationship. Against his better judgment, he hits the town with his pal Trent (Vince Vaughn, in a star-making performance), a retro-hip smooth-talker who calls women "babies" and feels compelled to illustrate to Mike the error of his gentlemanly ways. First in Las Vegas and later in a series of hip L.A. nightspots, the duo and their other pals, including a guy named Sue (Patrick Van Horn), prowl for women, looking for kicks and cheap thrills. The difference is that while Trent wants sex, Mike wants love and romance. Only when he learns to simply be himself does he find what he's looking for. more..
Director: Doug Liman
Starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Desert
The beauty of Swingers lies in the irony of its title: Despite their lounge-lizard posing, these guys will never really live up to their Rat Pack dreams.
The movie is sweet, funny, observant and goofy with a small ``g,'' which means you don't get paid, but at least you don't have to wear the suit.
It's no masterpiece, but it's real.
Uneven, amateurish and borderline misogynistic. But it's also very funny, and it never loses its cool.
Doesn't really add up to much -- except a good time. But it's smart, funny and cute. With all that going for you, who needs to be money?
Most Promising Actor
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (1997)
Doug Liman
European Film Awards (1997)
Newcomer of the Year
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards (1997)
Best New Filmmaker
MTV Movie Awards (1997)
National Board of Review (1996)
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