Probably one of the most misunderstood films from
2005 was the Robin Williams’ comedy, The Big
White. It
was a black comedy, a dark comedy, that was promoted as an “off-beat” tale,
even madcap in nature. It failed to
connect with audiences at the time, but over the last decade, especially with
Williams’ passing, the film has drawn renewed interest.
It therefore comes as no surprise that MVD
Entertainment Group has selected The Big White as
its latest Marquee Collection entry and will be bringing it to market on May 14
as both DVD and Blu-ray product offerings.
The late Robin Williams was certainly one funny guy,
but after Father’s Day, Jumanji and Flubber in
late the ‘90s, he started to stretch his acting legs with more dramatic films —
Good Will Hunting
(Oscar-winner for Best Supporting Actor), One Hour
Photo and Insomnia to
name just a few.
The Big White doesn’t really fit into either
category — dramatic or traditional comedy vehicle for Robin Williams. Instead he plays a somewhat morose owner of
a near-bankrupt travel agency in Alaska.
His wife, played by Holly Hunter, suffers from Tourette Syndrome, which
gives her plenty of scenery to chew on while Williams suffers.
His solution comes in the form of a missing brother,
who has been officially missing for five years. That triggers a million dollar life
insurance policy, which could solve both his financial issues and allow him to
get help for his wife. Sounds kind of
depressing — remember, The Big White is a
black comedy.
The bug-a-boo in the plan is an insurance agent,
played by Giovanni Ribisi, who insists on a body. Well, as luck would have it, Williams finds
a dead body — actually a murder-for-hire and the killers need the body back to
collect.
That’s a problem.
But a bigger problem materializes in the form of the long-lost and
presumably dead brother (played by Woody Harrelson), who suddenly shows up.
Blood will shed … but there’s a happy ending.
Blood will shed … but there’s a happy ending.
Bonus features include an extensive photo gallery
and a behind-the-scenes featurette.
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