The Ref (1994)

6.5	Listal rating
6.8	IMDB rating

Directed by

Ted Demme

Starring (View all)

Denis Leary

Gus

Judy Davis

Caroline Chasseur

Kevin Spacey

Lloyd Chasseur

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Jesse Chasseur

Rose Chasseur

Lt. Huff

Murray, Gus' Driver

Connie Chasseur

Written by

Marie Weiss

(story)

Richard LaGravenese

(screenplay) and

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A tremendously funny black comedy

1 year, 5 months ago at Dec 6 1:54

PvtCaboose91

1 vote

"Do you know what this family needs? A mute."

The Ref was released by Buena Vista, but it's not exactly the type of Christmastime entertainment that one would expect from Disney. By no means family-friendly, The Ref is a dark, mean-spirited, cynical and viciously funny black comedy that doesn't aspire to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. It's hardly surprising, then, that the dis... read more

An average movie

2 years, 4 months ago at Jan 19 9:03

johanlefourbe

1 vote

I know a few listal members who would tell you this is a real masterpiece. I'm not one of them... I don't know, it is not bad and sometimes pretty funny but it is neither great. I guess my biggest issue is with Denis Leary. I don't think he is a very good actor and I never find him really funny, in this movie or another one. On the other hand, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis are definitely good. So, i... read more

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Description: Denis Leary stars in one of the year's most outrageous and highly acclaimed comedy hits. Leary plays an unfortunate cat burglar who becomes trapped in a fate worse than jail when he takes a bickering couple (Kevin Spacey - AMERICAN BEAUTY and Judy Davis - JUDY GARLAND) and their annoying relatives hostage. Before long, they're driving ... (more)

Release date : 9 March 1994
UPC: 786936208887

Comedy (6), Crime (5), Christmas (5), 1994 (4), Drama (4), 1990s (3), Hostage (3), Robbery (3), Dysfunctional Family (2), Parenting (2), Black Comedy (1), Torrent (1), Ransom (1)

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