Grilled

July. 11,2006      
Rating:
5.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Maurice and Dave sell high-end cuts of beef, but after hitting a patch of no sales, they're facing being fired. Maurice needs money to enroll in his final semester of acupuncture school, and the recently-separated Dave needs money for his daughter's birthday gift. Their final client card—a beautiful woman—is attracted to Maurice, but a desperate call from a suicidal friend interrupts her signing the contract. Still hoping to close the sale, they offer to drive her to the friend's house—where their troubles multiply.

Ray Romano as  Maurice
Kevin James as  Dave
Sofía Vergara as  Loridonna
Juliette Lewis as  Suzanne
Burt Reynolds as  Goldbluth
Ariel Winter as  Dolly
Mary Lynn Rajskub as  Renee
Lisa Jane Persky as  Sally Wilson
Caroline Aaron as  Faye Goldbluth
Dorie Barton as  Kristy the Waitress

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Reviews

VividSimon
2006/07/11

Simply Perfect

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Kailansorac
2006/07/12

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

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Tayloriona
2006/07/13

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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Billy Ollie
2006/07/14

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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ojolie
2006/07/15

I understand the disappointments since both actors (Ray Romano and Kevin James) are sitcom guys who were successful in what they did, because this movie is something else. But I think it is not fair to say it's a bad movie just because audience's expectations related to their sitcom performances and style.I think this was a good movie, especially due to actors performances and considering how simple is the plot. Funny here and there; however, it was a real life story that is played well. I'd say forget about Everybody Loves Raymond and Kings of Queens and watch it for what it is; it is worth it!

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caa821
2006/07/16

Ray Romano and Kevin James are certainly two of the top comic talents in the past several years. Ray, as the cornerstone of his series, and with reruns appearing frequently and in multiple airings - he has to be adding to the financial benefits from his creation - already well into 9 figures, and probably approaching 10.I don't know if Kevin had the equity in his program equivalent to Romano, but if he hasn't made as much, it's very considerable nonetheless.Many big TV stars have had an overall rough time in gaining anything even close in translating their talents to the big screen. Sometimes the films seem to be bad choices - or just "bad."Bill Cosby's TV show was top-rated, and I believe he led all entertainers in earnings at least one year, and was near the top during others - but what he provided on the big screen was neither memorable initially nor provided anything one would seek to view again.Even where not only due to movie quality, it seems difficult for audiences to accept characterizations different from those which made their television programs so popular.This movie wasn't of "blockbuster" proportions, but certainly worthy of better than direct-to-video release. The two leads have worked well together before - James regularly on "Raymond," and while I didn't and don't watch "King of Queens" a lot, I do recall seeing Romano at least once in a cameo-type appearance.But this flick was humorous with a plot which balanced its humor and a modicum of believability and drama. I thought both leads did well, and the supporting cast, too.. Worth a viewing - and much better than, say, the Pesci/Glover offering, "Gone Fishin'," where even big-screen performers with successful track records can produce a real flop.Again, this film seems to deserve better than it got.

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TheGOLDENWALRUS
2006/07/17

I love Kevin James (except for Hitch) and was quite interested to see James, Romano, Renolds, and Lewis all in the same movie.James and Romano played meat salesmen that were desperately trying to sell meat so they can keep their jobs. On one of their stops they get caught in a bad situation with killers.The laughs were there but not non-stop. The frustration that the lead characters were noticed as a car gets too close to James and James screams "I'll punch your a$$!" (I think that's what he said). Jullette Lewis was the funniest to me as she played a complete idiot. The best part was, James and Romano didn't try to out do each other.Give this movie a try. It's enjoyable.

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juliana1
2006/07/18

Um what can I say about this movie... without retching?! We rented it because it had Ray and Kevin in it. Within the first 10 minutes I was already bored by the driving scene. I found the conversation between James and Ramano to be lacking, and uninteresting. I was left wanting more. I was bored by the script, plot, and lame lines. I thought it would be funny, yet I found it continually lame and quite the let down. I found Juliette Lewis' role to be pointless and found the drunk wife scene to be overdone. I am glad it had not gone to theater, otherwise I would've wasted more money than the 4.99 it cost to watch this pitiful excuse of a movie. I am still a Ray and Kevin fan though, and will probably watch their next "big" flick. I also was a bit disturbed by Burt Reynold's and his teachings for his son on how to become a man. Maybe if I was in a different mood, I may have enjoyed this movie more. But I seriously doubt it.

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