Rent Lush Life (1993)
3.2 of 5 from 47 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
Saxophone player Al (Jeff Goldblum) and trumpeter Buddy (Forest Whitaker) are top session players. They play everything from Broadway to bar mitzvahs. They may not be superstars, but they are the backbone of the music business and best friends. Whilst Al is dealing with his marital difficulties worst news is to come when Buddy is diagnosed with an inoperable tumour. The only thing to do is throw a party, Buddy wants the biggest and best party his friends have ever seen and the only blues anyone should think about are the ones coming from Al and Buddy's instruments. Surrounded by their friends this is one very special gig that embraces both a lifetime of friendship and music as the guys play their final duet united by the sexy, jazzy music that has filled their lives. - Actors:
- Ernie Andrews, Jeff Goldblum, Buddy Arnold, Forest Whitaker, Kathy Baker, Valerie Bickford, Frank Cavestani, Don Cheadle, Lois Chiles, Alex Désert, Pat Distefano, Everette Harp, Charlie Heath, Tom La Grua, Laraine Mestman
- Directors:
- Michael Elias
- Producers:
- Thom Colwell, Jana Sue Memel, Jonathan Sanger
- Writers:
- Michael Elias
- Studio:
- Cinema Club
- Genres:
- Drama
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Reviews (1) of Lush Life
Maudlin and unconvincing - Lush Life review by AER
Sorry but this potentially interesting film about jobbing NYC jazz musicians is a dud. That it doesn't work comes down to an unconvincing performance by Jeff Goldblum and a script that strives for honesty but comes off gauche and untranslatable for fine actors like Forest Whitaker and Kathy Baker. The endless scenes of Jeff Goldblum, Kathy Baker, and FW miming whilst singing and playing their instruments doesn't help too... and that's as much down to the sound mix as it is the performances... Ultimately, it ends up being a cliched, maudlin disease of the week movie... Shame. PS: look out for Don Cheadle in a small supporting role.
3 out of 10 - full of bum notes
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