Added to Plex on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024 Hurlyburly portrays the chaotic lives of several Hollywood insiders, focusing on Eddie, a cocaine-addicted casting director. His residence in the Hollywood Hills becomes a nexus for his friends’ similarly decadent lifestyles. Amidst a blur of drug use and moral ambiguity, Eddie’s infatuation with Darlene complicates as she also becomes involved with his friend Mickey. The story navigates through their existential crises, revealing the hollowness of their pursuits in a world marked by cynicism and self-destruction.
Length: 2h 2m
Genre: Comedy, Drama
This Title is: A dark exploration of the human condition, set against a backdrop of Hollywood’s underbelly
Hurlyburly is New on Plex in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Sean Penn as Eddie
- Kevin Spacey as Mickey
- Robin Wright as Darlene
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
The movie contains themes of drug use, sexual content, and strong language.
Trivia
- Sean Penn’s performance in Hurlyburly won him the Volpi Cup at the 1998 Venice Film Festival.
- The movie was adapted from a play by David Rabe, who also wrote the screenplay.
- Despite its critical and thematic heaviness, the film only grossed $1.8 million worldwide against a $15 million budget.
Our Review
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Hurlyburly, while showcasing stellar performances from its cast, often gets bogged down by its own verbosity and somber tone. Critics praised its raw depiction of Hollywood’s darker sides, but some felt the narrative meandered without much resolution. The film’s critical reception was mixed, reflecting a division between appreciation for its acting and direction, and frustration over its pacing and script.
Critic Scores
Hurlyburly has received a mixed positive review by the critics
