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Actors: Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Bill Murray, David Caruso
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Mad Dog And Glory |
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When meek police photographer Wayne Dobie (Robert De Niro), mockingly nicknamed "Mad Dog" for his lack of courage, stumbles into the middle of a convenience store robbery, he finds to his surprise that the life he saves belongs to Frank Milo (Bill Murray), a shadowy gangster who moonlights as a standup comic.
In gratitude, Frank "loans" Wayne Glory (Uma Thurman), a bartender at Frank's comedy club who owes him because of a debt incurred by her brother. Although Frank at first refuses the "gift," he slowly begins to fall in love with the beautiful Glory.
When Frank demands that she return to his employ, and offers to sell her to Wayne for more than he could possibly afford, the shy cop realizes that he must stand up for something for once in his life, or lose the only woman he has ever loved.
--James Craver, Resident Scholar
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Wayne 'Mad Dog' Dobie is a shy, easily intimidated man who works on the police force photographing crime scenes; his real dream is to become an artist, and around his apartment he proudly has on display the finest crime scene photos he's taken. One day he happens to save the life of a mobster, Frank Milo, who is also an aspiring comedian. Not one to leave debts unpaid, Frank thanks Wayne by sending him a beautiful girl, Glory. She is working for the mobsters (one of her family member's owes him money), and so she is forced to be Wayne's "companion" for a week.
Wayne doesn't quite know how to handle the situation. He doesn't want to get himself involved with criminals, and yet Glory would get in trouble with the mobster if Wayne sent her back early. Plus, she's very pretty. Soon Wayne finds himself falling deeper in love with her, and doesn't think he'll be able to part from her when the time comes for her to return to Frank.
--Esther, Resident Scholar
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A romantic comedy about a crimescene photographer who happens to save a crimeboss' life and is awarded with the criminal's slavegril, who is been owned by the gangster due to the girl's brother's dues. Apparently, the police falls in love with her and tries to save her... A decent comedy with nothing new to offer, but still something to spend those useless two hours with.
--Tero Hakulinen, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Mad Dog And Glory |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1980's-1999
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- romance (general)
Crime & Scandal
Yes
Story of
- Mafia conflict
Blackmail & Seduction?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
Age:
- 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- soggy whimpering jelly muffin
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Unclothed?
- chest
How much in movie?
- 80%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- criminal
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
City?
Yes
City:
- Chicago
Style
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
- licking
- seeing breasts
- sex under blankets
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
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