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6.2/10
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After being fired as VP in a big mortgage fund (fall guy), Jim decides on a complete change and starts work at a 24/7 diner.After being fired as VP in a big mortgage fund (fall guy), Jim decides on a complete change and starts work at a 24/7 diner.After being fired as VP in a big mortgage fund (fall guy), Jim decides on a complete change and starts work at a 24/7 diner.
- Awards
- 3 wins
William Frederick Knight
- Grandpop Adams
- (as William Knight)
Yolanda Stange
- Jacqui White
- (as Yolanda Wood)
Jason Tatom
- Larry Cobble
- (as Jason Tatom)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOne of the many nicknames Edward (Danny Glover) has for Jim (James Lafferty), is "Jimmy Jam". James Lafferty starred on "One Tree Hill" (2003), and his character Nathan often called his young son James "Jimmy Jam."
- GoofsWhen the lead character is driving towards the garage, the car is actually turned off; the meters of the mph and rpm clearly stand at zero while the car is "driving."
- Quotes
James Adams: What we do is legal, therefore it is not unethical. If this was unethical, it would be illegal.
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The cinematic equivalent of sitting on a covered porch during a gentle summer rain.
There are countless ways this could have gone wrong, including overbearing kitsch, cliched melodrama, or obnoxious bluster. The last thing I expected 'Waffle Street' to be was both lighthearted and earnest. It's at once highly relatable, and inspiring insofar as one wishes more people - the ones in most dire need of an iota of humanity - could be able to relate (or better yet, be forced to). The movie broaches themes of capitalist malfeasance, integrity, hard work, sacrifice, introspection, and more, and does so while crafting a quietly compelling story of heart and sincerity. At no time does the movie strike a major chord of comedy or drama, but I think it's actually better off that way, finding a more even tone and greater balance in the process. This also means it's never actively engaging, coming off more as the type of film to watch while sipping either hot cocoa or a cool beverage; if you're looking for deep investment in your cinematic experience, this isn't it. Yet it's roundly, unremittingly pleasant - and how often these days can a feature be described so simply?
Take one memoir as source material, add in a big name star (Danny Glover) and one or two reliable character actors (Dale Dickey, Yolanda Stange) as anchor points, and the stage is set for film that's passively amusing yet consistently well made and written. Warmth and honesty are the defining characteristics in the acting, all aspects of the writing, the direction, the music, and somehow even the production design, art direction, and costume design. There was significant passion and care poured into 'Waffle Street,' and it was all guided toward ensuring just the right tone and feel of a picture that wanted to meaningfully Be About Something. Dramatic, but not heavy; funny, but not riotous; certain, but not emphatic - this sticks to the middle of the road, but drives it with poise and finesse.
Do these words seem middling and less than grabbing? That's kind of the experience of watching 'Waffle Street,' except for that it's lovely and congenial all the while. While there's nothing about this in the strictest terms of storytelling or film-making that makes it a must-see, the production is refreshing in a way that few titles can really claim. Suffice to say that to look at the basic premise one may have any number of expectations, but the actual movie is both less than we might assume, but more worthwhile because of it. A soft recommendation for just about anyone, there's just not really any going wrong with this.
Take one memoir as source material, add in a big name star (Danny Glover) and one or two reliable character actors (Dale Dickey, Yolanda Stange) as anchor points, and the stage is set for film that's passively amusing yet consistently well made and written. Warmth and honesty are the defining characteristics in the acting, all aspects of the writing, the direction, the music, and somehow even the production design, art direction, and costume design. There was significant passion and care poured into 'Waffle Street,' and it was all guided toward ensuring just the right tone and feel of a picture that wanted to meaningfully Be About Something. Dramatic, but not heavy; funny, but not riotous; certain, but not emphatic - this sticks to the middle of the road, but drives it with poise and finesse.
Do these words seem middling and less than grabbing? That's kind of the experience of watching 'Waffle Street,' except for that it's lovely and congenial all the while. While there's nothing about this in the strictest terms of storytelling or film-making that makes it a must-see, the production is refreshing in a way that few titles can really claim. Suffice to say that to look at the basic premise one may have any number of expectations, but the actual movie is both less than we might assume, but more worthwhile because of it. A soft recommendation for just about anyone, there's just not really any going wrong with this.
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- I_Ailurophile
- Nov 5, 2022
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- Also known as
- Vua Bánh Kẹp
- Filming locations
- 1220 East Main St, Lehi, Utah, USA(the Diner)
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- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
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