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Grilled
Maurice and Dave sell high-end cuts of beef, but after hitting a patch of no sales, they're facing being fired. Maurice needs money to enroll in his final semester of acupuncture school, and the recently-separated Dave needs money for his daughter's birthday gift. Their final client card—a beautiful woman—is attracted to Maurice, but a desperate call from a suicidal friend interrupts her signing the contract. Still hoping to close the sale, they offer to drive her to the friend's house—where their troubles multiply.
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Plot Summary
Two mediocre door-to-door salesmen, Dave and Nick, are desperately trying to make their quota before they can attend a baseball game. Their day takes a bizarre turn when they get entangled with a dangerous mob boss and a beautiful woman who is part of a criminal operation. They find themselves in increasingly absurd and perilous situations as they try to navigate the criminal underworld and escape with their lives.
Critical Reception
Grilled received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its humor forced. While some acknowledged the chemistry between the lead actors, the film was generally seen as a low-brow comedy that failed to deliver on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
The humor falls flat, relying on tired tropes and predictable gags.
Despite a few moments of charm from the leads, the movie ultimately disappoints.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some viewers found the film to be a lighthearted and occasionally funny distraction, many were disappointed by its lack of originality and underdeveloped plot. The chemistry between Ray Romano and Kevin James was a mild positive for some.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, and many of the scenes were filmed in specific neighborhoods like Venice Beach.
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