Feeling Minnesota
Sam Clayton's marriage to ex-stripper Freddie comes about when she's strong-armed into the match by Red, a club proprietor who once did her a favor. But Freddie falls in love with Jjaks, Sam's brother, and the pair tries to escape the situation together. It isn't long before both Sam and Red catch up with them, resulting in threats against the two of them -- although tension also starts to build between Sam and Red.
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Plot Summary
A desperate young man, desperate to escape his troubled past and get married, orchestrates a plan that goes terribly wrong. He enlists his estranged, prostitute girlfriend to impersonate his intended bride, but his plans are complicated by the arrival of his gangster brother. This sets off a chain of events involving double-crosses, mistaken identities, and escalating violence.
Critical Reception
Feeling Minnesota was largely panned by critics, with many finding its dark humor and convoluted plot to be ineffective. While some performances were noted, the overall film was considered a disappointment and a commercial failure.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts a quirky blend of dark comedy and drama, but falls flat.
- The convoluted plot and uneven tone were major drawbacks for many critics.
- Performances were mixed, with some praise for the cast but not enough to salvage the film.
Google audience: Audience reception was mixed, with some finding the film's dark humor and unique style engaging, while others were put off by its bleakness and confusing narrative.
Fun Fact
The film's original script was titled 'The Last Time I Held My Love' and was a more straightforward crime drama before significant revisions were made.
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