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Romance, comedy not ‘Mickey’s’ style By Patrick Kelly Staff writer With each film he makes, Hugh Grant becomes less of an actor and more of a caricature. In role after role, he plays the bumbling, yet witty, romantic lead. Unfortunately, “Mickey Blue Eyes” is no different. The film is a paint-by numbers work that offers no real sur prises. Grant plays Michael Felgate, a sophisticated art house auctioneer who is madly in love. He proposes to his girlfriend, Gina, who initially turns him down. Gina (Jeanne Tripplehorn) is hes itant because she doesn’t want Michael to get too close to the family business, which happens to be orga nized crime. Gina accepts when Michael promises to steer clear of the gangster lifestyle and the influence of his fiiture father-in-law, Frank (James Caan). - However, Michael’s art house soon becomes the front for a money laundering operation. He also becomes involved in a murder, thus plunging himself into the mob lifestyle. The setup for the comedic aspects of the film become blatantly obvious. Grant is the typical fish-out-of-water. He’s foppish and dainty compared to the tough gangsters he must attempt to emulate. Fortunately, since Grant really has only one personality, he has developed it quite well. He delivers some dry dead-pan lines with his usual British flair, and he provides a nice contrast to the rest of the cast. However, Grant’s character is the only one to be developed - one of the film’s most prominent flaws. The film has a strong supporting cast, including Burt Young (Paulie from the “Rocky” movies) as the aging Mafioso, Scott Thompson (“The Kids in the Hall”) as an FBI agent and a cast of gangster-movie character actors. But these characters exist more as set-pieces than vital compo nents to the movie. The most underused actor in the film is Caan. It’s a sad day for mob movies when Sonny Corleone’s strengths go unnoticed. me love story also remains under-developed. No real chemistry exists between Grant and Tripplehorn. Grant constantly reminds the audience about his love for Gina. However, that love doesn’t seem to be reciprocated. Only at the very beginning and the very end is this romantic comedy remotely romantic. In fact, the only entertaining on screen duo is Caan and Grant. Their best scenes can be seen in the trailers in which Caan coaches Grant on the art of looking and sounding tough. In the end, the film becomes too dark to be considered romantic and too sappy to be considered a gritty + AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. rit-i-1— Of nfCOfuSKu Film Review lie Facts Title: “Mickey Blue Eyes” Stars: Hugh Grant, James Caan and Jeanne Tripplehom Director: Kelly Makin Rating: PG-13 (Language, violence) Grade: D+ Five Words: An offer you can refuse crime movie. In his preparation for the world of organized crime, Michael makes a mental note to rent “GoodFellas,” “Casino” and “The Godfather” trilo gy. In retrospect, that was the best insight the movie had to offer. r" Courtesy Photo Jeanne Tripplehorn stars as Hugh Grants reluctant fiance-to-be in the not-so-romantic-comedy “Mickey Blue Eyes.” 1 ■. . ■■■■■"■. .. for the Daily Nebraskan. Take pictures, cause trouble and meet famous people. The Daily Nebraskan is looking for photographers for the fall semester. Interested candidates should contact Matt Miller at 472-1686 to set up an interview time. All applicants must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and have a 2.0. GPA or higher. The Daily Nebraskan is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all applicable hiring practices. ^MDS Harris Together, We're Making Lives Better 621 Rose Street, Lincoln www.mdsharris.cofn/rcrt/recruit.htm Maggie moo’s Ice Cream and Treater y Is now also an Eatery Now serving: Sandwiches Soups Salads Come in and have a sandwich, or a meal! Then enjoy some of our premium qualify ice cream in a cone or cup with your favorite mix-in added. We also have malts, shakes, sundaes, non-fat ice cream, yoaurt, and sorbet. Try Our Daily Specials! Monday-Roast Beef Hoagie.$ 1.50 Tueday-Sloppy Joe...$ 0.75 Wednesday-Hot Dog.$ 0.50 Thursday-Turkey Hoagie...$ 1.50 Friday-Egg or Tuna Salad.$ 1.00 Saturday-Polish Dog.$ 0.50 Sunday-Chicken Salad.$ 1.00 • I FOR AN EXTRA BOOST..... TRY A FRUIT SMOOTHIE! MADE WITH FRESH FRUIT NOIt-FAT YOGURT OR SORBET. AND FRUIT JUICE! *Ask for your free Pepsi Comeback Card and look for our special coupons in Campus Cash this fall! 50 CENTS OFF Any Ice Cream or Yogurt Order *One coupon per person, per visit Expires 10/31/99 * * Mee Cream Cakes for all occasion* * * Matfdiemoo’s Ice Cream and Treafery 1601 Q Street Suite D Lincoln NE 68508 477-2446 50 CENTS OFF J any Ice Cream or Yogurt Order I *One coupon per person, per visit Expires 10/31/99 I __I