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6.2/10 • 202

1990-10-121h 50m

FantasyComedyScience FictionRomance

Larry Burrows Wished For It All... Until All That He Wished For Came True!

Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have turned out differently had he not missed that shot in a baseball game when was a kid. One night he meets this mysterious man, who could change his fate by offering him that alternative life he always dreamed of. But as Burrows embarks on this journey of self discovery he realises that even this new life has its problems and drawbacks..

Directors
James Orr
Editors
Michael R. Miller

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  1. Jim Belushi

    Jim Belushi

    Larry Burrows

  2. Linda Hamilton

    Linda Hamilton

    Ellen Burrows

  3. Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Mike

  4. Jon Lovitz

    Jon Lovitz

    Clip Metzler

  5. Hart Bochner

    Hart Bochner

    Niles Pender

  6. Bill McCutcheon

    Bill McCutcheon

    Leo Hansen

  7. Rene Russo

    Rene Russo

    Cindy Jo

  8. Jay O. Sanders

    Jay O. Sanders

    Jackie Earle

  9. Maury Chaykin

    Maury Chaykin

    Guzelman

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John Chard

Jul 7, 2019

7/10

A guy walks into a bar... Larry Burrows has the distinct feeling he's missing out on something. Ever since he missed a crucial baseball shot at school that cost the championship, he's been convinced his life would have turned out better had he made that shot. Then one night his car breaks down again. Walking into the nearest bar to wait for the tow truck, Larry happens upon barman Mike, who unbeknown to Larry is about to change his life for ever... The alternate life premise in cinema is hardly a new thing, stretching back to the likes of It's A Wonderful Life and showing no signs of abating with the quite recent Sandler vehicle that was Click. It's a sub-genre of fantasy that has over the years produced very mixed results. Back in 1990 was this James Belushi led production, rarely mentioned when the said topic arises, it appears that it has largely been forgotten. Which is a shame, for it oozes charm and is high scoring in the humour department. We know that we are being led to the ultimate message come the end, but it's still a fun and enjoyable path to be led down. The film also serves notice to what a fine comedy actor James Belushi was. I mean if his style of smart quipping and larking exasperation isn't your thing? then chances are you would avoid this film anyway. But for those engaged by the likes of Red Heat, K-9 and Taking Care of Business, well Mr. Destiny is right up your street. Along for the ride are Linda Hamilton, Michael Caine, Jon Lovitz, Hart Bochner, Jay O. Sanders, Rene Russo and Courteney Cox. Mr. Destiny is pure escapist fun with a kicker of a message at its heart. 7/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$20,000,000.00
Revenue
$15,379,253.00
Keywords
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