Edmond (2006)

Lonely Guy

By Jeffrey M. Anderson

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Writer David Mamet teamed up with his old Chicago theater colleague, director Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) for Edmond, the tale of a fed-up, middle-aged man (William H. Macy), who leaves his wife and goes out for a night on the town. He drinks, tries to pick up hookers and has epiphanies, but also manages to attract and reflect violence. Normally adept at humorous gore, Gordon can't quite get a handle on this odd material, and fails to moderate Macy's performance, but Edmond still comes with its share of fascinating ideas. Julia Stiles, Denise Richards, Mena Suvari and other famous faces appear in small, one-shot roles.

Starring: William H. Macy, Julia Stiles, Bai Ling, Denise Richards, Mena Suvari, Joe Mantegna, Jeffrey Combs, Rebecca Pidgeon, Lionel Mark Smith, Jack Wallace, George Wendt, Bokeem Woodbine, Dulé Hill, Dylan Walsh, Russell Hornsby, Debi Mazar
Written by: David Mamet, based on his play
Directed by: Stuart Gordon
MPAA Rating: R for violence, strong language, and sexual content including nudity and dialogue
Running Time: 82 minutes
Date: September 15, 2006