One of the freshest, funniest, most original things I've seen in a while.
Will Farrell, bored with the formulaic dopey man-child projects that made him rich, has been spending his time and money on gold like this. The premise is that this is a forgotten TV mini-series from the late 70's based on a book by the same name, shot and financed by the author. It follows the rise of oil tycoon Jonas Morehouse, his daughter and adopted son.
The primary direction given to the cast was that they were really bad actors in a TV drama. Wiig is the only one who doesn't play it straight, and the contrast works.
I've watched this about 4 times so far. It's so full of quotable lines, the only downside being that there are few people that would recognize them. From Jonas Morehouse's constantly changing accent, to Kristen Wiig's scenery chewing, to the characters constantly calling Dixie Melonworth by the wrong name, I don't think there's a true misfire in here. This is classic screwball comedy with class and style.
More please.
Will Farrell, bored with the formulaic dopey man-child projects that made him rich, has been spending his time and money on gold like this. The premise is that this is a forgotten TV mini-series from the late 70's based on a book by the same name, shot and financed by the author. It follows the rise of oil tycoon Jonas Morehouse, his daughter and adopted son.
The primary direction given to the cast was that they were really bad actors in a TV drama. Wiig is the only one who doesn't play it straight, and the contrast works.
I've watched this about 4 times so far. It's so full of quotable lines, the only downside being that there are few people that would recognize them. From Jonas Morehouse's constantly changing accent, to Kristen Wiig's scenery chewing, to the characters constantly calling Dixie Melonworth by the wrong name, I don't think there's a true misfire in here. This is classic screwball comedy with class and style.
More please.