No Panic - Good hostages are rare

Movie
German title	No Panic - Good hostages are rare
Original title	The Ref
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1994
length	97 minutes
Age rating	FSK 6
Rod
Director	Ted Demme
script	Richard LaGravenese , Marie Weiss
production	Richard LaGravenese, Ronald M. Bozman , Jeffrey Weiss
music	David A. Stewart
camera	Adam Kimmel
cut	Jeffrey Wolf
occupation
Denis Leary : Gus Judy Davis : Caroline Chasseur Kevin Spacey : Lloyd Chasseur Robert J. Steinmiller Jr .: Jesse Chasseur Glynis Johns : Rose Chasseur Raymond J. Barry : Lt. Huff Richard Bright : Murray Christine Baranski : Connie Chasseur Adam LeFevre : Gary Chasseur Phillip Nicoll : John Chasseur Ellie Raab : Mary Chasseur John Scurti : Lt. Steve Milford

No Panic - Good hostages are rare (Original title: The Ref ) is an American crime comedy from 1994 . Directed by Ted Demme , the screenplay was written by Richard LaGravenese and Marie Weiss .

action

Caroline Chasseur is married to Lloyd and has one son, Jessie. She's frustrated and having an affair. The couple argue about it at Christmas. Meanwhile, Gus robs a house. He triggers the alarm, escapes and gets into the house of the chasseurs, whom he takes hostage. The couple continue to argue.

Jessie returns home and tries in vain to free his bound parents. Lloyd's family comes to visit, whereupon Gus feels overwhelmed as a hostage taker. He tries to settle the dispute between Lloyd and Caroline. Other visitors include the head of the military academy who is attending Jessie and a neighbor.

In the end, Caroline and Lloyd make up again. Jessie sneaks Gus to safety while his parents distract the police.

Reviews

Roger Ebert wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times of March 11, 1994 that a film like this is only as good as the representations and the script - in this case both are "skillful". Denis Leary, who sometimes exaggerates as a comedian, creates an entertaining character. Judy Davis and Kevin Spacey would both have natural verbal strengths; they would develop a counterpoint in this film, which is outstanding.

“A comedy that relies on speed and sometimes successful situation comedy . But she doesn't manage to create a real arc of suspense, and the dialogues lack polished humor. In addition, the figures become mere caricatures through overdrawing.

- Lexicon of international film

Awards

The film was in 1994 for the price Artios the Casting Society of America nominated. Judy Davis won the Chlotrudis Award in 1995 .

backgrounds

The film was shot in Toronto and a few other locations in Ontario . Its production amounted to an estimated 11 million US dollars . The film grossed approximately $ 11.4 million in US cinemas.

Web links

• No Panic - Good hostages are rare in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• No Panic - Good hostages are rare at Rotten Tomatoes (English)

Individual evidence

1. ^ Film review by Roger Ebert, accessed January 4, 2008
2. ↑ No Panic - Good hostages are rare in the Lexicon of International Films , accessed on January 4, 2008
3. ↑ Awards for The Ref, accessed January 21, 2017
4. ↑ Filming locations for The Ref, accessed January 21, 2017
5. ↑ Box office / business for The Ref, accessed January 21, 2017