Release date April 23, United States. United States Germany. English French. Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Art Linson Productions Dogstar Films.
Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 2 hours 4 minutes. Related news. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content. Top Gap. By what name was Pushing Tin officially released in Canada in English? See more gaps Learn more about contributing. Edit page. See the full list. They're good on loose-limbed joshing, cute character bits, and smarty-mouth exchanges. But when it comes to making the characters' behavior make sense, or getting some solid narrative going and keeping it on track, they seem lost.
Close Ad. At least the acting is solid, which is fortunate because the film drags on for two hours. John Cusack is his usual reliable self, playing a generally likable guy with a bit of an edge.
Billy Bob Thornton, best known for his work in Sling Blade , presents Russell as a macho, antisocial fellow with something explosive simmering just beneath the surface. Cate Blanchett, nominated in for a Best Actress Oscar for Elizabeth , does her best with a thinly-written role her American accent is impeccable.
Angelina Jolie, who is both vivacious and talented she's the best thing in the recent Playing by Heart , is criminally underused. Considering the ways she's used, it's almost a miracle that we develop any sense of sympathy for Mary.
Often, audiences are willing to accept a lot in the name of comedy. Problems abound, however, in a film like this that wants us to believe it's grounded in reality instead of in the absurd milieu where films like There's Something about Mary exist. John Cusack Nick Falzone. Billy Bob Thornton Russell Bell. Cate Blanchett Connie Falzone. Angelina Jolie Mary Bell. Vicki Lewis Tina Leary. Jake Weber Barry Plotkin. Kurt Fuller Ed Clabes. Matt Ross Ron Hewitt. Jerry Grayson Leo Morton.
Michael Willis Pat Feeney. Mike Newell Director. Darcy Frey Writer. Glen Charles Screenwriter. Les Charles Screenwriter. Michael Flynn Executive Producer. Alan Greenspan Executive Producer. Art Linson Producer. Anne Dudley Original Music. Chris Seefried Original Music. Gale Tattersall Cinematographer. Jon Gregory Film Editor.
View All Critic Reviews Jul 04, Pushing Tin is a very entertaining film that blends comedy and drama. I thought that the film was very well done, and I much preferred it the second time around. This is a well acted film with a great cast. John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton are great here, and they make the film work. This is an entertaining film, and the characters are very intriguing and keep you involved. The plot of the film is very good, layered with a well written script and it has good directing provided by Mike Newell.
This is a well put together film that if you want a different type of comedy, is definitely worth checking out. The film has its flaws, but Cusack and Thornton are able to constantly make entertaining and worthwhile that you end up not caring so much about its imperfections. Pushing Tin is a refreshing comedy, one that has some great characters, each with an interesting back story. Thornton however steals the show and he delivers the energy that makes this one worth watching.
There's also a serious tone to the film, and it adds more atmosphere. If you want a different type of comedy film, then give this film a shot. The performances are great, the jokes are well written, and the directing is very well done. However to appreciate this film a bit more, you may need to watch it a second time as it's offbeat humor may not appeal straight away.
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