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Made (2001)

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Reviews Counted:108

Fresh:76

Rotten:32

Average Rating:6.3/10

Consensus: Not as good as Swingers, but it's still witty and goofy enough for some laughs.

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Following their success five years before with SWINGERS, Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn team up again in MADE, a comedy about two very different down-on-their-luck L.A. friends who get caught up in a... Following their success five years before with SWINGERS, Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn team up again in MADE, a comedy about two very different down-on-their-luck L.A. friends who get caught up in a dangerous deal in New York City. Favreau stars as Bobby, a hardworking, very serious construction worker who dreams of becoming a boxer and settling down with his stripper girlfriend (Famke Janssen) and her young daughter. Vaughn plays Ricky, an obnoxious ne'er-do-well who thinks that pulling off a big job for boss Max (Peter Falk) will be their ticket to the big time. The duo is sent off to New York to take part in a deal they know nothing about; while Bobby waits calmly for them to be discreetly contacted, Ricky never shuts his mouth, barking orders at random people, flashing his green and his wry smile all over town, annoying the heck out of everyone he meets, especially Ruiz (Sean "P-Diddy" Combs), who is their connection. The film is beautifully shot by master cinematographer Christopher Doyle, who recently filmed Wong Kar-Wai's stunning IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. Bobby and Ricky make the perfect pair; Favreau is often silent in scenes, watching deadpan as Vaughn steals the show as the brazen, overbearing, but lovable Ricky. To lend authenticity to the film, Favreau shot it in such landmarks as Hollywood High, Tavern on the Green, and the Central Park Zoo, and he hired SOPRANOS stars Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy), Federico Castelluccio (Furio), and Drea de Matteo (Adriana) to further the mob connection. The film was coproduced by Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in 1983's beloved A CHRISTMAS STORY. [More]

Starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Famke Janssen

Starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Famke Janssen, Faizon Love, David O'Hara, Vincent Pastore, Peter Falk, Federico Castelluccio, Jonathan Silverman, Drea de Matteo, Peter Billingsley

Director: Jon Favreau

Director: Jon Favreau
Screenwriter: Jon Favreau
Producer: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn
Composer: Lyle Workman, John O'Brien
Studio: Artisan Entertainment

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Working in a improvisational, on-the-run style with noted cinematographer Christopher Doyle, Favreau gives Made a hit-and-miss, loosey-goosey flavor.

Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
08/17/01
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Vaughn and Favreau possess great comic chemistry and their dynamic makes this movie well worth watching.

Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly | comment Comment
08/09/01
Lisa Stokes
Lisa Stokes
Orlando Weekly

The stars are hilarious and the supporting cast is perfectly in tune with the spirit of their comedy.

Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
08/09/01
Jay Boyar
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel

Yikes...talk about a disappointment!

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
08/06/01
JoBlo
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

The film gets by much the way its two characters do -- on the chemistry between Favreau and Vaughn.

Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
08/06/01
Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee

A smart and funny movie with a surprisingly touching conclusion.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
08/06/01
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

It's a hoot.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
08/03/01
Tor Thorsen
Tor Thorsen
Reel.com

Vaughn and Favreau ... are best friends in real life, and that translates into some priceless on-screen comedy.

Full Review Source: Kansas City Star | comment Comment
08/03/01
Robert W. Butler
Robert W. Butler
Kansas City Star

Made isn't in a particular hurry to get anywhere, but Jon Favreau's script has the feel of improvisation done right.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
08/02/01
Chris Vognar
Chris Vognar
Dallas Morning News

It was an enjoyable experience, but one that will not reap instant rewards.

Full Review Source: Trades | comment Comment
07/31/01
Alex Keen
Alex Keen
Trades

Favreau's direction is sharp and naturalistic, emphasizing the strengths of his script ... while disguising its shortcomings.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
07/30/01
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

Manages humor, irreverence and a taste of something sweet while sticking close to its indie roots.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
07/27/01
Anne Crump
Anne Crump
San Francisco Examiner

This is [Favreau's] first stab at directing a feature film, and the inexperience shows.

Full Review Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel | comment Comment
07/27/01
Todd Anthony
Todd Anthony
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The comic invention at work here -- Vaughn's and Favreau's -- make Made into a rough gem.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
07/27/01
Mick LaSalle
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle

Vince Vaughn owns this one.

Full Review Source: San Diego Union-Tribune | comment Comment
07/27/01
Dennis Hunt
Dennis Hunt
San Diego Union-Tribune

A clever comic film, brightly written and soft-hearted.

Full Review Source: Oregonian | comment Comment
07/27/01
Barry Johnson
Barry Johnson
Oregonian

Leaves you wishing they hadn't tried so hard to do something different.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
07/27/01
Rene Rodriguez
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald

Amusing in the offbeat humor that comes from the wackiness of odd but believable characters.

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
07/27/01
Louis B. Parks
Louis B. Parks
Houston Chronicle

Won't take the team of Favreau and Vaughn beyond the audience they won with Swingers, but for the converted, it is equally confirming and rewarding.

Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
07/27/01
Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News

If there is a more annoying performance than Vaughn's in a movie this year, it can only mean the real Jerry Lewis has made a comeback.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
07/27/01
Terry Lawson
Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
 
 
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April 28, 2006: Favreau to Direct "Iron Man"
The Hollywood Reporter indicates that "Elf" & "Zathura" director Jon Favreau will be behind the helm (early next year) on the long-awaited big-screen... More...

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