The Big Kahuna

JS: I think it was really key that I made a short film before we shot "The Big Kahuna. I thought movies are an image medium, but working more internally, we were allowed to use the faces of the actors as our landscapes and the special effects would be the emotions in their eyes. ... Full Review

I go to the movies to see, well A MOVIE and not a slow-moving, one room play.....Basically, you've got Devito who whines about his divorce, Spacey yelling about....... ... Full Review

If talk really is cheap, then "The Big Kahuna" must be one of the most inexpensive films ever made. The Big Kahuna" is rated R for frequent use of strong profanity and crude slang, some off-color discussions and a brief scuffle. ... Full Review

The play has a derivative feel, the dialogue enjoys a few brief shining moments, the direction is never more than competent....Facinelli takes what could be merely a Bible-thumping stereotype....Director John Swanbeck displays no such flair.....That kind of handicap makes the performances all the more remarkable.....while hinting at a surprisingly golden heart, Spacey not only makes the good lines sing but gives even the windy stuff a melodic boost..... ... Full Review

For this repetition, if for nothing else, The Big Kahuna succeeds, describing the world many of us inhabit in a provocative fashion and inspiring a new appreciation for the likes of Willy Loman. Accompanying them is Bob (Peter Facinelli), the young, naive, and eager initiate who looks to learn the ropes from the old masters. ... Full Review

Up to the last five minutes or so, I really liked The Big Kahuna . The script is smartly written, full of insightful dialogue, snappy one-liners and plenty of opportunities for the high-profile cast to show off. ... Full Review

Sans poundage aside Spacey is still one of America's finest living actors. Too bad Kevin Spacey is this huge star now. Snack Recommendation: Shrimp and cheese balls for us and high protein/carb shakes for Mr. Spacey please. ... Full Review

Unfortunately, The Big Kahuna suffers somewhat during the switch, but thanks to Spacey -- and some help from Danny DeVito -- it still makes the most of the opportunity. As it is, The Big Kahuna can boast some strong performances and material good enough to facilitate them. ... Full Review

DeVito is unusually haunting in his cloaked expressions of brooding despair.....The Big Kahuna playfully engages the mind in the moral quest of the three souls who have speaking parts:.... ... Full Review

For all I know The Big Kahuna is the best possible movie that ever could have been made from it. Fans of Spacey who go to see this movie may get enough pleasure out of his scene-stealing to make it worth their pennies. ... Full Review