RAT RACE (Theatrical Release USA 2001)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.6|5.0 Starsìììì

Rat Race—one of the best comedies of its decade, WOW! Bravo! and Laugh-Out-Loud-Funny—uses the talents of Breckin Meyer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Seth Green, Gloria Allred, Jon Lovitz, and Rowan Atkinson to create an onscreen riot of hilarity. An absolute must for the home video library.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Several persons compete in a high stakes race set up by a Las Vegas casino.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Jerry Zucker for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers James Jacks and Richard Vane for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Nick Schaffer (Breckin Meyer), Hotel Clerk (Jenica Bergere), Owen Templeton (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), Casino Bartender (Carrie Diamond), Guy at Bar (Douglas Haase), Fox Sportcaster (Chris Myers), Fox Sportscaster (Kevin Frazier), Duane Cody (Seth Green), Gloria Allred (Gloria Allred), Blaine Cody (Vince Vieluf), and Witness in Crowd (Renée Lee).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A rare, well-timed comedic piece that made its mark without flinching. Terrific watch.

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