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The Learning Curve

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
523
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Steven Bauer, Monet Mazur, Carmine Giovinazzo, and Vincent Ventresca in The Learning Curve (1999)
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A pair of young amateur grifters in L.A. try to run a scam on a real pro. He owns a record label and has very ambitious aspirations. He ends up forcing them to do his dirty work and for awhi... Read allA pair of young amateur grifters in L.A. try to run a scam on a real pro. He owns a record label and has very ambitious aspirations. He ends up forcing them to do his dirty work and for awhile everything goes well.A pair of young amateur grifters in L.A. try to run a scam on a real pro. He owns a record label and has very ambitious aspirations. He ends up forcing them to do his dirty work and for awhile everything goes well.

  • Director
    • Eric Schwab
  • Writer
    • Eric Schwab
  • Stars
    • Carmine Giovinazzo
    • Norbert Weisser
    • Monet Mazur
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    523
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Schwab
    • Writer
      • Eric Schwab
    • Stars
      • Carmine Giovinazzo
      • Norbert Weisser
      • Monet Mazur
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 16Metascore
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    Carmine Giovinazzo
    Carmine Giovinazzo
    • Paul Cleveland
    Norbert Weisser
    Norbert Weisser
    • Usher
    Monet Mazur
    Monet Mazur
    • Georgia
    Tim Ransom
    Tim Ransom
    • Steven
    Rod Roesser
    • Norman
    James Eckhouse
    James Eckhouse
    • Mr. Stevens
    Allan Wasserman
    • Lou
    Harry Hutchinson
    • Barry
    Dennis Blake
    • Hot Dog Server
    Phil Nee
    Phil Nee
    • Businessman
    Kei Rowan-Young
    • Sandy
    Greg Lauren
    Greg Lauren
    • Todd
    Vincent Ventresca
    Vincent Ventresca
    • Marshal
    Marisa Petroro
    Marisa Petroro
    • Maria
    • (as Marisa Parker)
    Noeller Forbes
    • Secretary
    Connie Blankenship
    • Assistant
    Danny Strauss
    • Quentin
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
    • Mark York
    • Director
      • Eric Schwab
    • Writer
      • Eric Schwab
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    fenixflea

    A ROLLER COASTER OF ACTION, GAMES, GROWING UP FAST AND A TWIST

    I was invited to view the primer of, `The Learning Curve'. I knew that this was a debut film for the cast and crew, so it seemed that anything was possible. Immediately at the start you are compelled into being part of the action. Walking through doors following the players. I found it easy to identify with the characters as they played the little scams to make a buck. The sensual chemistry between `Paul' played by Carmine Giovinazzo, and `Georgia' played by Monet Mazur flies off the screen in 3-D. As the game unrolls, a hidden unlucky twist occurs that seems to good to be true. When the new found lovers attempt their first real thought out scam, they meet up with a "Record King", Marshal, played by Vincent Ventresca, who we learn is just as much as a scam artist as they are. Marshal and his partner, York played by Steven Bauer, want to revolutionize the entertainment world in the capitol of entertainment, Los Angles. The only thing standing in the way is a small problem, the corruptible Los Angles zoning board. At this point in the movie the incredible music kicks in, the action heats up, and this young Bonnie and Clyde team get entwined, in a plot that goes the mile. The cinematography uses the light to paint the mood, the music holds the rhythm, and the characters draw you into how life at times can be right on the edge. Well worth the time spent. I recommend not waiting to see this movie later on video, SEE IT NOW!!
    5susankurosu

    Watchable

    Well acted but predictable story. Soundtrack is painful to the point that I almost stopped watching the movie.
    4=G=

    Simple minded tripe in a slick wrapper

    "The Learning Curve" tells an obvious and naive tale about a couple of young scammers who scam their way to the top. The film is an okay shoot with some decent acting talent, most notably Kidman look-alike Mazur. However, "TLC" fails in story and substances as it wends it way though a series of obvious contrivances fleshing out characters who little more than shallow mannequins while appearing to dig for depth but never finding it. Not likely to have appeal beyond a niche teen audience. (D)
    10dniezby-2

    Enjoy the Ride

    I thoroughly enjoyed this film! It drew me in and kept me watching. To see these characters go through the changes they go through was truly amazing to me. Monet Mazur was geogeous and Carmine Giovinazzo did a great job along with Norbert Weisser who plays his character to the edge. I thought the film was well cast, the acting was superb, the locations were really nice and the story original. Just sit back and enjoy the ride because this one is worth the trip. I give it thumbs up.
    6Elektr0n1k

    16-19 year-olds....rejoice!

    ...for this is a nice lightweight, shallow movie that should appeal to the teenage market. The story is pretty basic: two teenagers find love and get entangled in a web of crime while pursuing their quest for easy cash. Actors are unknown and pretty uninspiring, apart from Monet Mazur and the bad guy's speed-addicted henchman - he made me laugh quite a lot throughout the movie.

    The biggest problem, for a more mature audience, is the shallowness of the story and the flatness of all characters. Overall, production and music is quite good and I see no problem in checking this out at your local video rental store, if you're in the mood for a light teen-crime action movie.

    6/10

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    • Trivia
      Final theatrical film of Richard Erdman; he acted on television for the remainder of his career.
    • Quotes

      Walter: Goodbye, asswipe.

    • Connections
      Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1999 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MGM
      • O.C.E. Presentation
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dangerous Seduction
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
      • O.C.E. Presentation
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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