There's a deep sense of desperation in Homer and Eddie, its stars clawing at the screen in hopes of reminding the audience that hey, we're not just comedians.
Homer and Eddie (1989)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:0
Rotten:7
Average Rating:2.3/10
Synopsis: In this unusual road movie, a mentally retarded man, trying to hitchhike home, meets up with small-time stick-up woman. She protects him from the dangers of the highway, and they become close... In this unusual road movie, a mentally retarded man, trying to hitchhike home, meets up with small-time stick-up woman. She protects him from the dangers of the highway, and they become close friends, sharing their deepest secrets and helping each other come to terms with death. [More]
Starring: James Belushi, Whoopi Goldberg, Ernestine McClendon, Karen Black
Starring: James Belushi, Whoopi Goldberg, Ernestine McClendon, Karen Black, Tracey Walter
Director: Andrei Konchalovsky
Director: Andrei Konchalovsky
Reviews for Homer and Eddie
The message behind the film is rather mean-spirited... Plus, a misplaced brothel scene with one of the scariest prostitutes ever committed to film makes it a chore to watch.
Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, whose concept of subtlety most people would mistake for a sledge hammer or pneumatic drill.
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