- Release date: 1996
- Runtime: 105 min
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Starring: Pruitt Taylor Vince, Shelley Winters, Liv Tyler, Deborah Harry ... See all
- Director: James Mangold
- Plot: Victor is a cook who works in a greasy bar/restaurant owned by his mother, Dolly. It's just the two of them, a waitress named Delores, and a heavy drinking regular,... Read more
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Should Have Known From The Recommendation
Oct 03, 2007
ccthemovieman-1 - imdb.com
Oct 03, 2007ccthemovieman-1 - imdb.com
The fact that "Cosmopolitan" magazine wrote this movie was "terrific" should have warned me to stay away but, like a sap, I gave it a look. What a waste of a trip to the rental store back in the late '90s.... Full review
He's a man so shy, he doesn't even think he deserves love...
Nov 02, 2005
moonspinner55 - imdb.com
Nov 02, 2005moonspinner55 - imdb.com
Solemn, but terrific mood piece about a shy, chubby cook in a rivertown restaurant who fantasizes about getting to know the new waitress who just hired on, a perky young thing with long brunette hair and a big charming smile. Graceful... Full review
Undeniable Outside The Box Talent
Apr 28, 2004
httpmom - imdb.com
Apr 28, 2004httpmom - imdb.com
The most interesting thing about this first movie directed by the now know James Mangold, is that it's a window into what was to come. It has a lot of flaws. It plods along at a sluggish pace, the character of... Full review
Chubby short order cook checks out teen waitress
Mar 17, 2002
helpless_dancer - imdb.com
Mar 17, 2002helpless_dancer - imdb.com
Not exactly a boring film but close. All the characters were just the most pathetic losers imaginable....especially the obese pizza slinger. Those jittery, wet eyes gave me the creeps; not to mention his mother dominated, go nowhere, do nothing, I have... Full review
A realistic and touching look at the life of a big guy.
May 27, 2001
chublovetx - imdb.com
May 27, 2001chublovetx - imdb.com
This film is beautifully shot, and full of emotion. It is a character study. Very little action,of even the most basic kind. But you are drawn into the film, if you have even the slightest compassion, by the sheer loneliness and... Full review
A wonderful, sad, compelling film.
May 16, 1999
anonymous - imdb.com
May 16, 1999anonymous - imdb.com
Heavy is a film about sad and desperate people, all of whom seem to have nothing to look forward to. At the center of the film is Victor, played magnificently by Pruitt Taylor Vince. He's the cook at his mother's restaurant.... Full review
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`Heavy's' Light Take on Life Liv Tyler makes sparks fly for lonely pizza chef
sfgate.com –
1996-07-12
RATING POLITE APPLAUSE HEAVY: Drama Starring Pruitt Taylor Vince, Liv Tyler, Shelley Winters, Deborah Harry and Evan Dondo.Directed and written by James Mangold.(Not rated. ... Full Article
De dochter van de zanger van Aerosmith , Liv Tyler, voormalig Blondie -zangeres Debbie Harry en Lemonheads -zanger Evan Dando samen in een alternatieve film? ... Full Article



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