Flirting With Disaster (1996)

Product Details: Flirting With Disaster (1996)

Edition:

DVD Collector's Edition. See other editions

MPAA Rating:

R

Release Date:

06/01/2004

UPC:

786936237641

Directed by:

David O. Russell

Featuring:

Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Tea Leoni. See all cast

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Synopsis: Flirting With Disaster (1996)

Synopis: Writer-director David O. Russell follows up his dark independent comedy SPANKING THE MONKEY with this hilarious romp about a man who goes on a quest to find his biological parents. Mel Coplin (Ben Stiller), a new father, is convinced that he won't be able to give his son a name until he reunites with his real mother and father. So Mel, his depressed, neglected wife, Nancy (Patricia Arquette), and a sexy adoption consultant named Tina (Tea Leoni) set out to find them. By the time they reach the New Mexico home of Mel's true parents (Alan Alda and Lily Tomlin)--two laid-back hippie scientists who are in the LSD business--Mel's marriage appears to be completely demolished. But the wackiness doesn't end there, since his neurotic, overbearing adoptive parents (George Segal and Mary Tyler Moore) arrive just in time to add even greater confusion to the mix.Russell assembles a cast who have contributed greatly to the development of American screen comedy, and they throw themselves into their roles with great fervor. Commenting on identity, sexual and cultural prejudice, and the convention of marriage, Russell's script is a farcical laugh-fest that is at once intelligent, fast-paced, and witty. His assured, grounded direction makes FLIRTING WITH DISASTER's humor all the more outrageous and hysterical.

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Features: Flirting With Disaster (1996)

Features: DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Additional Release Material:
Featurettes - 1. Deleted Scenes
2. Outtakes
3. FLIRTING WITH DISASTER Original Featurette

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1. Flirting With Disaster

   , December 3, 2000
   Reviewer: zaprausdower - See all zaprausdower's reviews

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   The message of this movie: If you are adopted, and you find your real parents, do not eat any food they prepare for you.(They probably spiked with LSD.) Seriously though, this movie features everything from Mary Tyler Moore showing off her breasts, to Lilly Tomlin guiding a person through an acid trip. See this movie!!! ...

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2. Wonderful Surprise

   , November 14, 2000
   Reviewer: Blane - See all Blane's reviews

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   This movie was definitely a sleeper, on a cross country trip to find Stillers biological parents, you will find yourself laughing much more than you would expect. Stiller's adoptive parents will keep you on your toes. Would definitely recommend renting, or could just buy it like I did.

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