Outside Providence [VHS]

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	Actor(s):	Shawn Hatosy Tommy Bone Samantha Lavigne Jonathan Brandis Adam LaVorgna
	Video by:	Walt Disney Video
	Sales Rank:	12760
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Actor(s):
Shawn Hatosy
Tommy Bone
Samantha Lavigne
Jonathan Brandis
Adam LaVorgna

Director(s):
Michael Corrente

Recording label: Walt Disney Video
EAN: 9780788822582
Binding: VHS Tape
ISBN: 0788822586
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC,
Release Date: 2000-11-07
Universal product code (UPC): 786936121353
Audience rating: R (Restricted)

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Outside Providence was written by the Farrelly Brothers, known for the outrageous comedies Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, and There's Something About Mary. On the surface, Outside Providence seems to be of the same ilk--there's a three-legged, one-eyed dog, physical humor with a kid in a wheelchair, and a character nicknamed Jiz, among other things. But despite all that, the movie is an almost-gentle coming-of-age comedy, something like a suburban New England Amarcord with a lot of unrepentant drug humor. The plot doesn't sound promising: pothead Tim Dunphy (Shawn Hatosy) gets sent to prep school by his father (Alec Baldwin), who wants to keep him out of trouble. But a fair amount of smoking and boozing goes on at that school, too, despite the watchful eye of the administrators. Dunphy also falls for Jane (Amy Smart), a richer and smarter girl whom he wins over. All this could just as easily be the plot of some mediocre Porky's rip-off, but the Farrelly Brothers' script has the grit of real experience, while the direction (by Michael Corrente) and acting carefully avoid smirks and easy gags; the movie is funnier for it. Baldwin initially seems miscast, but over the course of the film delivers a solid performance; Hatosy and Smart are sincere and unaffected. The result is a low-key, modest, but genuinely affecting movie about surmounting class differences and coping with loss--that also has a lot of jokes that push the boundaries of political correctness. Quite a balancing act. --Bret Fetzer

Am I reviewing the movie, or the actual DVD?
Review Date: 2009-12-09 Rating: 10 out of 10

I'll do both:

The movie is great. Anyone that likes movies about a small town with high school age kids having fun and getting into trouble ("coming of age") will like this movie. Its not silly with dumbasses doing stupid things. It's actually rather serious toned with funny things that happen to the people. Alec Baldwin is GREAT in this movie!!! I think this is my favorite character of his. (I liked him in Along Came Polly, too) Amy Smart is always hot and she plays the girl next door the best! I don't want to give the plot away, but its a great story... kind of a slow moving one, but fun. Basically a typical under-educated high school boy who typically causes his share of trouble, gets sent to a private school. He meets some friends and a girl. That's about all you need to know. There are good Rhode Island accents used and lots of very famous actors that play very small roles.

As for the DVD... it showed up very quickly and it was in perfect condition. I have no complaints or issues with the seller or the product. It plays in every machine I have ever put it in.

Reviews

Outside Providence Region Canada/France
Review Date: 2009-11-16 Rating: 10 out of 10

Very Funny and possibly crude film (if you are easily offended there are some "naughty" references). The Cast does a fantastic job in genres that may not normally be their own. Stars Shawn Hatosy, Amy Smart, Jonathan Brandis. For fans of the Farrelly Brothers writing team Hatosy and of Course, Brandis, This film is a must has extra "goof & gross out" footage. Who says life before college can't be a blast, This film certainly appears to capture the imagination. Worth a watch.

If you like weed movies, you will like this movie
Review Date: 2009-10-09 Rating: 6 out of 10

Alec Baldwin was great in this movie. But to me it came off as your typical stoner movie. It had some funny parts to it. Kind of depressing in parts.

Excellent Service
Review Date: 2009-08-06 Rating: 10 out of 10

The DVD I ordered from you arrived quickly. The quaility was excellent. Thank you.

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Review Date: 2009-05-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

item was exactly what i wanted and it came faster then i expected! great transaction!

Running time: 96 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1999-09-01