Thursday, October 15, 2009

There's no rush.

One of my favorite movies is a small film called "Dinner Rush." By no means is this a well known movie, as the Drive-In Movie Store doesn't carry it.
The movie is about ten years old and stars Danny Aiello. For the most part, though, the movie is an ensemble piece with relative unknowns that you may or may not recognize from bit parts in the past.
95% of the movie takes place in a restaurant on night that isn't particularly distinguishable from any other night, except tonight there's a murder. What's weird is that the murder is more of an after thought in the whole movie.
Essentially the movie revolves around the dynamic of a living organism. The restaurant is a living organism, and if you've ever worked in a restaurant or the food service area in general you'll appreciate this idea. More than the idea you'll appreciate the film.
If you can be patient this movie unfolds into something quite nice. Even on my eighth viewing I'm still uncovering more of this movie. Watch this movie with an open mind and a desire to feel the characters, and you won't be disappointed. Good luck finding it though.

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