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Man of the Century

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.3K
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Man of the Century (1999)
ComedyRomance

Fantasy-comedy about a young man who lives as if it is 1928 or so, and his encounters with modern-day women and modern-day criminals.Fantasy-comedy about a young man who lives as if it is 1928 or so, and his encounters with modern-day women and modern-day criminals.Fantasy-comedy about a young man who lives as if it is 1928 or so, and his encounters with modern-day women and modern-day criminals.

  • Director
    • Adam Abraham
  • Writers
    • Adam Abraham
    • Gibson Frazier
  • Stars
    • Gibson Frazier
    • Cara Buono
    • Ian Edwards
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Abraham
    • Writers
      • Adam Abraham
      • Gibson Frazier
    • Stars
      • Gibson Frazier
      • Cara Buono
      • Ian Edwards
    • 54User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Gibson Frazier
    Gibson Frazier
    • Johnny Twennies
    Cara Buono
    Cara Buono
    • Virginia Clemens
    Ian Edwards
    Ian Edwards
    • Clarence
    Brian Davies
    Brian Davies
    • Victor Young
    Susan Egan
    Susan Egan
    • Samantha Winter
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Brooding Artist
    Dwight Ewell
    • Richard Lancaster
    Brian Kite
    • Messenger
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • Mr. Meyerscholtz
    Anthony Rapp
    Anthony Rapp
    • Timothy Burns
    Al Hyslop
    • Public Official
    David Anzuelo
    David Anzuelo
    • Degenerate
    Sean Patrick Reilly
    Sean Patrick Reilly
    • Reporter
    Alan Davidson
    • Tyrus
    Kevin Weisman
    Kevin Weisman
    • Squibb
    Francis Dumaurier
    Francis Dumaurier
    • Maitre D'
    Lester Lanin
    • Lester
    Bobby Short
    Bobby Short
    • Chester
    • Director
      • Adam Abraham
    • Writers
      • Adam Abraham
      • Gibson Frazier
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    User reviews54

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    Featured reviews

    9Quicksand

    Banana Oil!

    Caught this on cable quite by accident-- the idea behind it seemed really cute, and I decided to give it 10 minutes, to at least see how long it took for the filmmakers to screw it up.

    Surprisingly, it held my attention for the entire film. The gimmick never got old; just when it seemed in danger of doing so, something new would happen to keep it fresh. A new character here, a plot twist there. Good, thoughtful filmmaking... and I really dug the 1920's slang. I wish I could remember more of it. Why DID we stop talking like this, anyway?

    Good acting, some clever writing and a smartly-plotted story. The ending was a little cheesy, I thought, as I wanted to know the fates of the characters beyond the newspaper-story driven plot. But considering the source material, it really ended the only way it could have. So it's an amusing distraction for 90 minutes or so. And kind of educational, too. Banana Oil!
    9bobjm

    Great idea, great fun, wonderfully acted

    A newspaperman (Johnny Twennies) living in the 90's with a complete 20's personality and lifestyle - fedora, manual typewriter, the Charleston, the works. It's a great idea for a movie and it couldn't have been done better.

    Johnny doesn't miss a cliche, but never uses the same one twice. You'll find yourself anticipating his reactions to the harsher '90s world as the movie goes along, you'll often guess right - but that makes the movie just that much more fun.

    Lots of fun when Johnny is called on to save the same damsel in distress (named Virginia, natch) on three different occasions. She responds with appropriate fluttering eyelids each time.

    His reaction to independent women, openly gay men, and the general '90s milieu is delightful. He remains happily oblivious.

    Don't worry, the movie never takes itself seriously. Nobody preaches about the evil of the present, or the shallowness of the past. You end up with a warm feeling for all the characters, even the bad guys. This was one of those rare movies where you can actually feel that the performers are thoroughly enjoying their characters. The film makers make sure you know that with a delightfully offbeat ending.
    9ctsteele-1

    You won't regret watching it

    Just want to get one point across: Watching this movie won't be one of those experiences were you waste a couple hours of your time, and come away with nothing for it.

    Some of the posters have brought up that the movie may have some improbable quirks, etc. The beauty of this movie is that is original and entertaining. Its not deep, exciting, or pompous; but its funny and completely different than the formulaic junk being churned out right now.

    If you do watch it, you'll feel you have to at least tell someone about it. That's also unusual.
    9artzau

    A New Cult Classic

    I chanced to see this on a Blockbuster shelf and in the dearth of anything else worth seeing, decided to take a chance. How glad I am! This is the funniest movie I've seen in years. In spite of being the original tightwad, I've ordered the DVD and have even sent one to my son whose humor runs in the same crooked gully as mine. The gimmick of a living anachronism is a powerful one indeed but to someone like myself who was raised on reporter movies of the 20s, who saw Cagney, Raft and Powell play these kinds of roles, using the same slang and expressions, now so out of date, I literally howled with delight. The acting is wonderful. As one reviewer here noted, everyone seemed to be having a delightful time. The film is just great, from the scratchy opening credits to the final scenes. Also, if you get the DVD, be sure and check out the reference section and scene set-up after the film is over. They are just delightful. Plot? What plot? The story is an eternal one: Virtuous young man in the face of chaos struggles to maintain the fabric of order in a basically disorderly universe while falling in love and being too virtuously shy to declare his feelings to the girl he loves, beating up bad guys and defending the honor of helpless young women and, revealing to the world the archvillain at the root of the evil in the empire. And, he does it all without getting dirty, mussed or messed up and losing sight of his goal. Wow. Get this. See it. Share it. It's just too damn good to miss. You'll be glad you did, kiddo.
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    fun throwback

    I read Ebert's review of Man of the Century back in 1999, and wanted to see it ever since. Just noticed it on the Blockbuster new releases shelf and immediately forget what it was I went there for. What a treat this little gem is! The wisecracking dialogue, the homage to old movies, the snappy old songs and even some neat dance scenes contribute to the offbeat comedy. Unless you are a teenager with a 5 minute attention span and a chip on your shoulder, you will love this film.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Feature film debut of Gibson Frazier, who portrays Johnny Twennies.
    • Goofs
      Johnny promises his editor that he will scoop the Journal American. Johnny's character is set in the 1920s, but the New York Journal American, a Hearst newspaper, did not exist until 1937, after the merger of two Hearst newspapers, the New York Journal, and the New York American.
    • Quotes

      Samantha Winter: Are you gay?

      Johnny Twennies: Of course I'm gay. I'm gay as a day in May.

      Samantha Winter: You know what I mean, I mean, don't you like girls?

      Johnny Twennies: Well, sure I like girls. I like all kinds of people. I'm just good natured.

      Samantha Winter: Oh my god. I mean, uh, that's cool, it's just, I... I never imagined that... so, you're bi?

      Johnny Twennies: Well, I'm by myself most of the time. Except when I'm with you.

    • Connections
      References Le faucon maltais (1941)

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Former Official site for the film - site no longer active. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Johnny Twennies
    • Filming locations
      • Soho Pharmacy - 3 Walker Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Samantha Winter runs into the Soho Pharmacy, where she works after reading the newspaper in the park.)
    • Production companies
      • Jubilee Pictures Corporation
      • Sun-Telegram Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,857
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,724
      • Oct 31, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,857
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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