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The Pallbearer

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The Pallbearer
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PG13,1hr 37min
Genre:
Comedy
Release:
1996
Director:
Matt Reeves
Distributor:
Miramax
Starring:
David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport  ...more
Synopsis: This dark comedy is a clever homage to classic generation gap comedies such as The Graduate (1967), The Last Picture Show (1971) and The Big Chill (1983), filtered through an ironic Generation X lens. Tom Thompson (David Schwimmer) is unemployed and aimless, hovering between childhood and adult responsibilities. A year out of college, Tom can't land a decent job -- he still lives with his mother in Brooklyn. He receives a call from Ruth Abernathy (Barbara Hershey), who informs Tom that her son Bill, ... Full Synopsis
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Karl Williams, AMG Review
Clearly intended to be a Generation X version of The Graduate (1967), this dark comedy is a notable debut for writer/director Matt Reeves. An intelligent attempt at a meaningful examination of the slacker set, Reeves' picture belongs pretty much in the same league with other good examples of that 1990s subgenre: Singles (1992), Reality Bites (1994), and Before Sunrise (1995). While thankfully avoiding ... Full Review
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David Schwimmer
Tom Thompson
Gwyneth Paltrow
Julie Demarco
Michael Rapaport
Brad Schorr
Barbara Hershey
Ruth Abernathy
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