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The Learning Curve

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
528
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Steven Bauer, Monet Mazur, Carmine Giovinazzo, and Vincent Ventresca in The Learning Curve (1999)
CrimeDramaThriller

An unstable woman and her lover con people out of their money in Los Angeles.An unstable woman and her lover con people out of their money in Los Angeles.An unstable woman and her lover con people out of their money in Los Angeles.

  • Director
    • Eric Schwab
  • Writer
    • Eric Schwab
  • Stars
    • Carmine Giovinazzo
    • Norbert Weisser
    • Monet Mazur
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    528
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Schwab
    • Writer
      • Eric Schwab
    • Stars
      • Carmine Giovinazzo
      • Norbert Weisser
      • Monet Mazur
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 16Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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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
    • All cast & crew
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    1piglet-1

    Not Even Close

    Well, The stars were good, however they were trapped in what appears to be "revenge of the amateurs"... I'm a fan of B-movies, but this was just too bad, poor direction, coupled with a flat story, just makes one of the worst homemade movies you'd ever see... save yourself!!!
    2thirteeninchwinch

    A Bad B Grade Outing

    A bit silly in parts with much of the acting and drama turned up to an excessive frequency. The style of this flick is quite cool, but then is belied by the unstylish plot and dialogue where the motivations of most actors just don't match up with their actions. One problem was a lack of gravitas given to events - out of place music and lengthy shots of no consequence. However the major problem for me was the main villain and protagonist played by Vincent Ventresca. This was a guy who was presented as gangster, powerful, and the head of a record company - yet his entire livelihood depends on a new mall? Seriously, a mall? Why is he interested in malls, where is the money for building the mall coming from, surely even if the mall is approved it will take years to get any return on investment etc etc. So the main plot device is nonsensical and the rest does little to make up for it. Perhaps if this were a blue movie all of the above may make some sense.
    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.
    5susankurosu

    Watchable

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

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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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    Details

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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
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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