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He Was a Quiet Man

  • 2007
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
24K
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Christian Slater, William H. Macy, and Elisha Cuthbert in He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
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An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.

  • Director
    • Frank A. Cappello
  • Writer
    • Frank A. Cappello
  • Stars
    • Christian Slater
    • Elisha Cuthbert
    • William H. Macy
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank A. Cappello
    • Writer
      • Frank A. Cappello
    • Stars
      • Christian Slater
      • Elisha Cuthbert
      • William H. Macy
    • 96User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Bob Maconel
    Elisha Cuthbert
    Elisha Cuthbert
    • Venessa Parks
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Gene Shelby
    Michael DeLuise
    Michael DeLuise
    • Detective Sorenson
    Jamison Jones
    Jamison Jones
    • Scott Harper
    Anzu Lawson
    Anzu Lawson
    • Nancy Felt
    John Gulager
    John Gulager
    • Goldie…
    K.C. Ramsey
    K.C. Ramsey
    • Jackson
    Sascha Knopf
    Sascha Knopf
    • Paula Metzler
    David Wells
    David Wells
    • Ralf Coleman
    Frankie Lou Thorn
    Frankie Lou Thorn
    • Jessica Light
    Randolph Mantooth
    Randolph Mantooth
    • Dr. Willis
    Sewell Whitney
    Sewell Whitney
    • Derrick Miles
    Lisa Arianna
    • ADD Assistant
    Livia Treviño
    Livia Treviño
    • Shelby's Secretary
    • (as Levia Trevino)
    Tina D'Marco
    Tina D'Marco
    • Nurse
    Greg Baker
    Greg Baker
    • Copy Boy
    Maggie Wagner
    Maggie Wagner
    • Phil's Wife
    • Director
      • Frank A. Cappello
    • Writer
      • Frank A. Cappello
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    User reviews96

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    8scoochie9

    Very interesting...

    "He Was a Quiet Man" is perhaps the most original and unpredictable movie I've ever seen. If you're looking for something "normal", you should probably look elsewhere.

    A story of an extremely lonely, put-upon, disturbed man who desperately wants to be Somebody. Christian Slater plays this man absolutely brilliantly. In watching his performance, I kept thinking "Where is Christian Slater?" ... Well, he's not even in the neighborhood. Well done, guy!

    The direction is absolutely amazing: colorful, imaginative, darkly funny, and surreal. Cubicles, and hummingbirds, and talking fish, oh my!

    While the film is not particularly emotionally satisfying (to say the least), on the cerebral and aesthetic level, it delivers big time.

    "He Was a Quiet Man" answers the musical question: "Now maniacs will think twice before going crazy."

    Yessiree.
    6rawjaw

    It was good but....

    I liked this movie. My wife saw it first and has been recommending that I see ever since.

    I am a fan of Christian Slater and his portrayal of the lonesome loser is excellent. I could really feel the gut wrenching moments that he went through. The costume for him his excellent. I almost did recognize him.

    Elisha Cuthbert, a Canadian beauty, while always a please to watch never has made it a reason for me to watch.

    **** SPOILER ALERT**** The real issue I had here with this movie is the striking similarity in the way the plot unfolded as it does in the movie Boxing Helena (a personal favorite). While the characters, circumstances and personal relationships between the characters were different the end result is the same. The story teller takes you down one path only to bring you full circle in the end. The physical dependency on Elisha's character has on Christian is very similar and you just know that this is not on a level playing field.

    Somewhere about the half way point I made the connection and knew where the movie would end up. I was truly hoping to be wrong and to see the love in the story conquer all.
    8LeonLouisRicci

    Uncanny and Undiscovered

    A Dark Character Study that is a well Crafted, superbly Acted, smartly Directed, Offbeat, and somewhat Depressing Film. Christian Slater plays against Type and does so with intense, uncanny Verisimilitude. This should have been a second wind Career changer, but His Performance and the Movie were ignored, dismissed, and unrecognized.

    To this Day it collects dust on shelves everywhere and exists anonymously wherever Discs are Rented, Sold, or exchanged. It deserves so much more because although the Story maybe a bit familiar and its Twists not as Fresh as they used to be, it is still a gripping Psychological Study that is Timeless and Relevant.

    It goes about its Therapeutic Theme with Style and Insight. The Ending has taken the brunt of attacks from those who have seen it as ambiguous and unsatisfying, but it is not all that. In fact, it is a straightforward conclusion and rests on the inevitable Fate of the Failure of a Quiet Man and His frustrating existence in the cold Cubicle World of the Fortune Five Hundred that has no place for a Man who just wanted to be acknowledged for nothing more than being.
    8mapsnmad

    Surreal at times, dark humor and fascinating camera work

    Well, by camera work I really mean all visual effects as well as the cinematography, set design... it's a visual treat. The effects used to dramatize Bob McConnell's sense of isolation and loneliness were intriguing.

    Also great acting by Mr. Slater, as usual. I like this guy's work.

    It's nice to see William Macy in a different type of role than I usually see him in, but anyone could have done that turn -- not much there for him to do, but he ably supports, which is a fine thing, since that's what his role here should be...

    In some ways, it reminded me of Fight Club.

    Saw this on an airplane today, and now I'm kicking back and looking it up.

    I quite enjoyed it.
    7EXodus25X

    Slater Surprise

    Frankly I was shocked by just how good Christian Slater was in this film and trust me Christian Slater and good are definitely two words I never thought I would put in the same sentence. So yes you can say I was very presently surprised, I remember first hearing about this film and the quality reviews it had been getting and I was a bit reluctant when hearing just who was included in the cast. As much as I was surprised by Christian Slater I felt the exact opposite about Elisha Cuthbert, how she continues to get roles amazes me, I guess there are directors and producers that are just so mesmerized by they way she looks that they are fooled into thinking she is anything but god awful. Plus, was anyone really fooled by the obvious use of a body double in her nude scene. If she doesn't want to do the scene then just don't do it, or even be a little creative with you shot choices, instead we get one of the most unconvincing body double shots ever filmed. Anyway, enough on the cast, this film is very unique in it's story and the way it's director chooses to tell it, some very interesting special effects are used throughout and in some very unconventional ways. The films final act is by far it's weakest point, a cop out ending to a film that deserved better.

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    • Trivia
      According to the director's commentary on the DVD the entire movie was shot in only 21 days.
    • Goofs
      (82 minutes in) When Bob is running out of the building after talking to Maurice, he removes his tie as he descends the stairs. In the next shot, however, his tie is once again tied around his neck.
    • Quotes

      Ralf Coleman: Then you tell me what you'd call a man who's stupid enough to piss off a maniac with a fucking loaded gun?

      Bob Maconel: I'd call him a maniac with his own fucking loaded gun.

    • Crazy credits
      A still photo of a child appears in the Very Special Thanks section.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Pulse 3 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Not today
      Written by Frank A. Cappello (as Frank Cappello)

      Performed by Robert Cosio

      (Elevator Scene)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MySpace site
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sıradan bir gündü
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Indelible Quarks
      • Neo Art & Logic
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    • Budget
      • $600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,431
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,431
      • Dec 2, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $83,440
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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