Most Guys Are Losers is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Eric Ustian and starring Andy Buckley and Mira Sorvino. It is based on the novel of the same name by Mark Berzins.[1]
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| Directed by | Eric Ustian |
| Written by | Eric Ustian |
| Based on | Most Guys Are Losers by Mark Berzins |
| Produced by | Lene Amalfi Eric Ustian Mark Berzins |
| Starring | Andy Buckley Mira Sorvino Michael Provost Grace Fulton |
| Cinematography | Evan Zissimopulos |
| Edited by | Thales Corrêa |
| Music by | Dan Martinez |
Production company | Pier Avenue Films |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editOver Thanksgiving weekend in Naperville, Illinois, Bo, a college kid from California, meets his girlfriend Sandy's family, including her father, a bar owner and author of the dating book Most Guys are Losers.[2]
Cast
edit- Andy Buckley as Mark
- Mira Sorvino as Amy
- Michael Provost as Bo
- Grace Fulton as Sandy
- Keith David as Al
- Paul Sorvino as Grandpa
- Belmont Cameli as Trevor
- Maryelizabeth O'Donnell as Gina
- Ace Rosas as Stephon
Release
editThe film premiered virtually at the Denver Film Festival on October 22, 2020.[3] In May 2022, it was announced that Gravitas Ventures acquired worldwide distribution to the film, which was released in theaters and on VOD on November 25, 2022.[2]
Reception
editRichard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, calling it "a predictable tale that wins us over with breezy style and some familiar faces."[4] Liam Trump of Film Threat gave the film a 3 out of 10.[5]
References
edit- ^ Amanda N'Duka (September 30, 2019). "'The Office's Andy Buckley & Mira Sorvino Star In 'Most Guys Are Losers' Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (May 2, 2022). "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rom-Com 'Most Guys Are Losers' Starring Andy Buckley, Keith David & Mira Sorvino". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ Kylie Hemmert (October 21, 2020). "Exclusive Most Guys Are Losers Trailer Starring Mira Sorvino & Andy Buckley". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "'Most Guys Are Losers': Boyfriend meets the Naperville parents in a sweet Midwestern rom-com". Chicago Sun-Times. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Liam Trump (March 27, 2021). "Most Guys Are Losers". Film Threat. Retrieved July 31, 2021.