Mercy (2009)
R | 1h 27min | Drama, Romance | June 2009 (USA)
A young novelist tries to write about love, but realizes he will first need some real-life experience before taking on the subject.
Patrick Hoelck
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Scott Caan ... Johnny Ryan
Wendy Glenn ... Mercy
Troy Garity ... Dane
Erika Christensen ... Robin
Alexie Gilmore ... Chris
John Boyd ... Erik
Dylan McDermott ... Jake
James Caan ... Gerry
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Balthazar Getty ... Himself
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Michael Testone ... Bartender
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Bre Blair ... Beach Hotel Concierge
Johnny Ryan is a facile writer of best sellers, and he's a womanizer. At a party in L.A. to celebrate the publication of his third book, he's arranged an assignation with one of the catering crew when he meets Mercy, a writer in town from New York. She turns out to be a critic whose review savages his book. He calls on her at her hotel, invites her out, and they find they enjoy each other. When her brief stay in L.A. is to end, he asks her to stay. Jump ahead: he's bearded, alone, and emotionally shut down. He visits his father, a university professor from whom he's estranged. What's going on? Where's Mercy? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and some sexual content. | See all certifications »
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Opening Weekend USA:
$1,776, 2 May 2010, Limited Release
Gross USA:
$5,096, 9 May 2010
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85 min (European Film Market)
The second time that father and son James Caan and Scott Caan have collaborated together since A Boy Called Hate (1995). In both of these films, they played father and son. See more »
Did you ever know a guy with lots of girl friends and one night stands but no intentions of falling in love?
29 April 2010 | by FilmRap – See all my reviews
Did you ever know a guy who had lots of girl friends and one night stands but who seemed to have no intentions of ever falling in love? Johnny (played by the producer and screenwriter of this film, Scott Caen ) is a 30 year old successful author who writes about romance and women. Perhaps he is trying to understand what a real relationship is about since his parents split up when he was quite young and his father ( played by his own real father James Caan) tells him unequivocally that there is no such thing as love. Of course, he does fall in love with a book critic who doesn't like his latest book and the story goes from there. The film is moderately successful in examining the impact of love on this young man. There are some insightful moments which will resonate with many young men struggling with this universal theme which has been depicted in many great movies. What seemed to be lacking was the opportunity for the audience to know Mercy (played by Wendy Glenn) well enough to also fall in love with her, or at least understand Johnny's love for her as we had, for example understood Woody Allen's feelings for Annie Hall or other cinematic romances. The scenes between Johnny and his father were well done. The younger Caen told our preview screening audience that these were particularly difficult for him since he actually has a close relationship with his dad as compared to the distant one they played in the film. The screenwriter/actor chose Patrick Hoelck, an old friend whom he trusted to be the Director and he was rewarded with a well-photographed movie, which captured the emotions and transformation of the main character. (2010) ***
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