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Coup de génie

Original title: Miracle Beach
  • 1992
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.2K
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Felicity Waterman in Coup de génie (1992)
High-Concept ComedyRomantic ComedyComedyRomance

A down-on-his luck beach bum asks a cute female genie to help him seduce the woman of his dreams only to realize that he might be looking in the wrong place.A down-on-his luck beach bum asks a cute female genie to help him seduce the woman of his dreams only to realize that he might be looking in the wrong place.A down-on-his luck beach bum asks a cute female genie to help him seduce the woman of his dreams only to realize that he might be looking in the wrong place.

  • Director
    • Skott Snider
  • Writer
    • Scott Bindley
  • Stars
    • Dean Cameron
    • Ami Dolenz
    • Felicity Waterman
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Skott Snider
    • Writer
      • Scott Bindley
    • Stars
      • Dean Cameron
      • Ami Dolenz
      • Felicity Waterman
    • 27User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dean Cameron
    Dean Cameron
    • Scotty
    Ami Dolenz
    Ami Dolenz
    • Jeanie
    Felicity Waterman
    Felicity Waterman
    • Dana
    Brian Perry
    • Soup
    Alexis Arquette
    Alexis Arquette
    • Lars
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Gus
    Allen Garfield
    Allen Garfield
    • Magnus O'Leary
    Martin Mull
    Martin Mull
    • Donald Burbank
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Mystic
    Brad Grunberg
    Brad Grunberg
    • Mac
    • (as Johnny Cocktails)
    Cecile Krevoy
    • Scotty's Mother
    Frances Buchsbaum
    • Scotty's Grandmother
    Jim Miller
    • Jim Miller
    Chuck Aronberg
    • Murray
    Kathleen Beaton
    • Woman at Party
    Victoria Duffy
    Victoria Duffy
    • Woman at Party
    Daniel Benjamin
    Daniel Benjamin
    • Writer
    • (as Danny Benjamin)
    Jackie Berglund
    • Flower Vendor
    • Director
      • Skott Snider
    • Writer
      • Scott Bindley
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    80sfan

    Good but not great.

    A cute comedy about every mans wish at some point in time. Get the girl, money, car the easy way........make a wish! Dolenze really helps this film out. It's fun to watch this film late at night when there really isn't anything exciting on. I give it a 6.
    6Dudleytown

    Not bad

    Not too bad of a film. The premise of a genie that grants you unlimited wishes is a tough topic, considering there are things like paradoxes and such, but if you over look that, and just accept the film as a fun "beach" movie, you won't be disappointed. The Genie is a very likable character, and casted very well. The lead, Dean Cameron, is a complete loser, but his innocence is what makes him so likable. It's a cute love story, with unexpected amounts of nudity, and a happy ending... what more would you want from a film starring Dean Cameron?
    7BenTramerLives78

    Miracle Beach

    Actor Dean Cameron apparently said this is the film that killed his career, but he's pretty much playing the same character he always did, a beach bum.

    Cameron is a young man who has lost his girlfriend and his job. He has a thing for a British woman from a television commercial but she won't give him the time of day. He ends up with a genie, played by Ami Dolenz, who will grant him all the wishes he wants. While he believes he is getting everything he wants, it turns out the British woman still doesn't really care for him and the genie has fallen for him.

    This film may seem like a career killer to some, but it's really a cute little comedy film at the end of the day. Sure it has too many nude scenes for this type of film, but it is still a decent watch. I feel like the movie is something between a sex comedy and a cute romantic comedy. It would've been nice if the makers of this film had picked a lane but the end result is still good.
    8autographsforsaledotcom

    my favorite B movie

    Miracle Beach is probably my favorite B movie of all time. Charming, romantic and silly all at the same time. Terrific performance by Ami Dolenz, who really carries this movie. Basketball fans should get a kick out of the rather creative cameo by former Clippers guard Gary Grant.
    8Dave-330

    B-but amusing

    Babes, breasts, and the occasional joke flavor this movie about a hot genie and a beach bum. I have not viewed this movie in awhile but what I can remember is that the women look good and Dean Cameron does his usual slacker bit. Not the greatest movie but I seem to remember laughing at some of the parts. I remember a lot of cameos and Morita is still amusing although he is not in the movie long. Aside from the eye candy, this movie has little to bring to the table and if you don't like Cameron or Dolenz, don't even bother.

    A side note: there are two versions of this movie out there, I have seen both versions on HBO and the R-rated version is better, not just for the nudity but also the story flows better and Alexis Arquette is not even in the PG-13 version.

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    • Trivia
      Has unrated, PG-13 and R versions for cable television, depending on the network and local airtime.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene when Scotty walks in on his boss and his girlfriend in bed, his girlfriend is completely naked, but in the next shot, when she gets out of bed, she has her dress around her stomach.
    • Quotes

      Scotty McKay: Hey why wouldn't she be faithful to me?

      Jeannie Peterson: It's not her style!

      Scotty McKay: How do you know?

      Jeannie Peterson: She wears Velcro panties!

    • Alternate versions
      There's an alternate version that aired on cable during the daytime hours that cuts out the nudity, and replaces the scene where Scotty walks in on his girlfriend and boss in bed with a scene of him arriving home to a "Dear John" letter.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Informers/The Soloist/Tyson (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      I Can't Believe
      Written by Eric Allaman & Martha Davis

      Performed by Martha Davis

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 1992 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Deseos perdidos
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA(Location)
    • Production company
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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