Synopsis
Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have turned out differently had he not missed that shot in a baseball game when was a kid. One night he meets this mysterious man, who could change his fate by offering him that alternative life he always dreamed of. But as Burrows embarks on this journey of self discovery he realises that even this new life has its problems and drawbacks..
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Cast
- Jim BelushiLarry Burrows
- Michael CaineMike
- Linda HamiltonEllen Jane Burrows/Robertson
- Jon LovitzClip Metzler
- Rene RussoCindy Jo Bumpers/Burrows
- Courteney CoxJewel Jagger
- Hart BochnerNiles Pender
- Bill McCutcheonLeo Hansen
- Jay O. SandersJackie Earle
- Maury ChaykinGuzelman
Recommendations
- 50
Chicago Sun-Times
As someone who believes most movies have too much music, I was surprised to find myself noticing how little is in Mr. Destiny. In the quiet, an innocent little fable grows, blossoms and is harvested, to no great moment. - 50
The Seattle Times
A slickly contrived studio product, as insincere as it is ineffectual. [12 Oct 1990, p.28] - 50
Chicago Tribune
It's to Belushi's credit that, under such severely strained circumstances, he manages to come off as both likable and plausible - qualities that the venal Mr. Destiny otherwise lacks. [12 Oct 1990, p.B] - 40
Washington Post
Overall, what Mr. Destiny turns out to be is mildly sweet and amusing -- not a wonderful life, but merely an okay one. - 40
TV Guide Magazine
Mr. Destiny is by no means a good movie, but James Belushi is unquestionably a good actor, and his portrayal of Larry Burrows almost makes the film worth watching. - 40
Tampa Bay Times
Belushi is the Clydesdale of formulaic comedies. He performs as expected with little artistic invention. He carries Mr. Destiny amiably, although a more resourceful actor might have provided the additional gloss this formulaic comedy so sorely needs. [12 Oct 1990, p.12] - 38
Boston Globe
There's many a comedy to be made about money and the way it changes us and our perceptions, but Mr. Destiny - which wastes agreeable performances by Ron Lovitz and Bill McCutcheon as well as the principals - isn't it. [12 Oct 1990, p.33p] - 37
Washington Post
There isn't anything here you haven't seen already in It's a Wonderful Life and a thousand other wish-list movies. Writer/director James Orr doesn't even do you the favor of speeding through the unoriginality.
