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My Dinner With A.J.
David and A.J. have not seen each other in over ten years. David is a bitter and cynical writer who struggled to make a name for himself as a filmmaker. A.J. was a promising actor who traded in his dreams of stardom for fatherhood. Once close friends, they have grown apart, each having taken a very different path with their life. Reunited over dinner, A.J. and David begin to reveal personal truths about their experiences that will put their friendship to the test. Written and produced by stars A Wone and David F. Walker, and inspired by the works of Charles Burnett, John Cassavettes and Louis Malle, My Dinner with A.J. is an irreverent and intimate look at a friendship ravaged by time.
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Plot Summary
A struggling screenwriter named A.J. finds himself in a tense and philosophical dinner conversation with a charismatic but dangerous mobster. Over the course of the meal, A.J. grapples with his own moral ambiguities as he tries to understand the mobster's worldview, leading to a profound and unsettling examination of life, death, and the choices that define us.
Critical Reception
My Dinner With A.J. received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its thought-provoking dialogue and strong performances, particularly from Vincent Pastore. Some found the pacing slow at times, but the film was generally appreciated for its ambitious exploration of complex themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intelligent and engaging dialogue.
Vincent Pastore's performance as the mobster was a standout.
Some viewers found the narrative slow-moving and the themes heavy.
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Fun Fact
The film was written, directed by, and stars Vincenzo Amato, who also wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed independent film 'The Broken Key'.
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