"Outside Providence"

Last week the latest release from the Farlley brothers debuted in 11th place with almost no completion and negative reviews. The previews and ads led me to expect a fun comedy with little substance. The movie was nothing like I expected! This is a great movie with terrible marketing. At the beginning of the movie we basically learn that all of the characters are jerks, dopers or uneducated slobs. By the end of the movie we have a whole different perspective and understand that most of these are good people trying to do the best they can with the hand life has dealt them. The main character does a 180 degree turn in his life, not based on some event as is typical in Hollywood but after a series of events over a period of a year that eventually lead him to question his goals and redefine them. My only hope is that word of mouth will sustain this movie and get it noticed. I have new respect for the Farlley Brothers.

Stephen Van Lydegraf

9/12/1999