Synopsis
Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years—not since he wrote his award winning 'Great American Novel' 7 years ago. This weekend proves even worse than he could imagine as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy author.
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Cast
- Michael DouglasGrady Tripp
- Tobey MaguireJames Leer
- Frances McDormandSara Gaskell
- Robert Downey Jr.Terry Crabtree
- Katie HolmesHannah Green
- Rip TornQ
- Richard KnoxVernon Hardapple
- Jane AdamsOola
- Michael CavadiasMiss Sloviak
- Richard ThomasWalter Gaskell
Recommendations
- 100
Chicago Sun-Times
The most accurate movie about campus life that I can remember. - 100
Film.com
A giddy delight, with Michael Douglas delivering what may be the most relaxed and inventive performance of his career, and Tobey Maguire and Robert Downey Jr. trailing not far behind. - 83
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A terrific movie about middle-age malaise and a comedy of unusual wit and drollness. - 80
Chicago Reader
The casting of Michael Douglas against type as an over-the-hill novelist and writing professor is the sort of clever move that wins undeserved Oscars. - 75
USA Today
Droll mild amusement. - 75
TNT RoughCut
See Wonder Boys for the acting, particularly McDormand and Maguire, but use the goofy moments to get popcorn refills. - 70
L.A. Weekly
It's striking on several counts. - 70
Slate
Quite pleasant.
