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The Cookout

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2004 · 97 min Comedy
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same house, things are bound to get crazy.

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Year 2004
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Lance Rivera
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (44 votes)

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The film constructs a classic comedic setup, relying on the clash between the protagonist's humble roots and his new, lavish lifestyle. It explores this friction through a series of exaggerated yet familiar character collisions.

Those who tire of overly cynical humor will find a lighthearted, slapstick celebration of family chaos. What lingers after the credits is the simple, sitcom-style warmth of its message. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lance Rivera

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Watch with a group of friends to kick off the weekend. Best served with pizza or, fittingly, barbecue.

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