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TERRIFIC BLACK COMEDY: A FORGOTTEN GEM!
I highly recommend this "never-heard-of-before" film. It is one of my favorites. I found this movie a few years ago in a DVD bin at my local DVD store. I decided to pick it up because of the actors in the film. Boy, was I glad that I did. Not only are the actors, William Fichtner, and John C. Reilly great in this movie, but they complemented each other's acting. Both Fichtner, and Reilly are scheming partners of a insurance scam company. They lend money to people who are on the verge of death, and know that they will profit immensely--providing of course that the insured die within a specified amount of time. It is an unpredictable, hilariously funny and dark movie at the same time. The excellent script writing, acting, and directing makes this film a wonderful watch. I highly recommend this film. You'll love it!

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It pays to read other purchasers' reviews
This movie has turned out to be one of my favorites and I have the reviews and their authors to thank. These two "character actors", William Fichtner and John C. Reilly, have leading man potential. Wonder why no one in Hollywood gets it. We, the viewers, know. Oh, I forgot, William Fichtner WAS cast as one of the two male leads in "Passion of Mind", primarily to carry the movie and make Demi Moore look good - which he did, easily. I knew he was a fine comic actor. I saw "Drowning Mona" and he and Jamie Lee Curtis shine. John C. Reilly really came through in "Chicago". Thanks to all who recommended this gem.

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A nice suprise for many reasons
I rented this movie on the strength of the story outline on the back of the box, and for the fact that it had John C. Reilly in it, who I think is the finest character actor in movies. I got much more than I expected. This movie has an excellent script and wonderful directing. The humor is dry, black and understated and very effective. To me the big suprises were the performances of William Fichtner as one of the partners in the insurance scam. Fichtner's performance brimmed with intelligence and depth, as well as a sure comic touch that was dead on the money. Also, Kelly McGillis turned in a job so full of savage sex and menace, I found myself wondering why she doesn't get more work. As for John C. Reilly - does this actor ever make a wrong move in front of a camera? No, he does not. This is his best work. A real gem.