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Mr. Destiny

5.4

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Original title

Mr. Destiny

Year

1990

Running time

110 min.

Country

United States

Director

James Orr

Screenwriter

James Orr, Jim Cruickshank

Cast

Music

David Newman

Cinematography

Alex Thomson

Producer

Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Laurence Mark Productions

Genre

Comedy. Fantasy. Romance

Synopsis

Larry Burrows (James Belushi), a businessman, has always been haunted by the fact that he struck out at the state baseball championship game, costing his high school the title. Offered a chance to relive that moment, he gets to see how different his life would have been had he won the game instead.

Critics' reviews

"It's to Belushi's credit that, under such severely strained circumstances, he manages to come off as both likable and plausible - qualities that the venal Mr. Destiny otherwise lacks."

Dave Kehr: Chicago Tribune
"The movie is so low-key, so muted and laid back and slow-moving, that Belushi's contribution isn't enough. Someone should have picked up the tempo. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"Overall, what 'Mr. Destiny' turns out to be is mildly sweet and amusing -- not a wonderful life, but merely an okay one"

Hal Hinson: The Washington Post
"'Mr. Destiny' is by no means a good movie, but James Belushi is unquestionably a good actor, and his portrayal of Larry Burrows almost makes the film worth watching."

TV Guide
"'Mr. Destiny' wouldn't be all bad if it made some variation on the recipe, but it's too generic and predictable -- and too blandly acted -- to be engaging"

Juan Carlos Coto: Miami Herald
"While 'Mr. Destiny' is not technically a remake of anything, it's hard to find a glimmer of originality, much less wit or emotion"

Caryn James: The New York Times

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Mr. Destiny

1990

James Orr

5.4

(494)