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On New Year's Eve, no one wants to be alone. On this night in 1981, several different groups of young desperate people begin a journey from around New York City to a big party hosted by Monica (Martha... read more read more... Plimpton) and new friend Hillary (Catherine Kellner). As the hours pass and no one shows, Monica begins to unravel. She must bribe Hilary to stay with the promise of a clear shot at Monica's old boyfriend, Eric (Brian McCardie). Eric, at that moment is drinking in a nightclub with his new girlfriend, Bridget (Nicole Parker) and her friend Caitlyn (Angela Featherstone). When Bridget learns the host of the party is Eric's ex-girlfriend, she moves in on the bartender (Ben Affleck). Another group consists of two teenagers from Long Island, Monica's cousin Val (Christina Ricci) and Stephie (Gaby Hoffmann). The two get lost on the way when they run into a pair of punk rockers, Tom (Casey Affleck) and Dave (Guillermo Diaz). In a nearby diner, Lucy (Courtney Love) commiserates with her best friend Kevin (Paul Rudd) who has just been dumped by performance artist Ellie (Janeane Garofalo) so she could move in with her therapist. As they bar hop it slowly dawns upon the two that they could be more than friends. Elsewhere, new acquaintances Jack (Jay Mohr) and Cindy (Kate Hudson) are celebrating more than the new year. Cindy lost her virginity to Jack the night before, though is afraid Jack is with her out of sense of obligation. Now if only everyone can get to the party by midnight. Linking the different stories is the disco cabbie (Dave Chappelle) in whose cab the party never stops. ~ Ron Wells, Rovi

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29% liked it

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R, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Risa Bramon Garcia

Release Date: February 26, 1999

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DVD Release Date: August 31, 1999

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Flixster Reviews (818)

  • Tomassgringo
    January 1, 2011
    Tomassgringo
    This is my New Years movie! Like folks watch A Christmas Story or The Grinch for Christmas.... this is New Years for me!
  • MizturY0da
    December 31, 2010
    MizturY0da
    three stars....
  • YosemiteSamFan
    August 4, 2007
    YosemiteSamFan
    Misadventures of an interesting set of characters in New York on New Year's Eve. Great 80's atmosphere and music. Fun stuff. I enjoyed it.
  • Yinali
    August 19, 2008
    Yinali
    Absolutely brilliant, and funny!!
  • SunilJawahir
    October 17, 2008
    SunilJawahir
    Nothing happens in the movie. It's so blah but kinda funny.
  • Chosen718
    November 2, 2007
    Chosen718
    Great film with diverse characters and intersecting storylines, and it's hilarious. A classic in my book.
  • trisarahtops22
    July 28, 2007
    trisarahtops22
    Funny ensemble movie, but a "one-time watch"
  • donnarenee2006
    May 27, 2007
    donnarenee2006
    One of the funniest New Years movies! I always watch this every year, just to remind me of how we are all scrambling to get to a party before the midnight rolls in. With an all star cast with a kick ass 80's soundtrack, it all begins with the funny Martha Plimpton that plans a pa... read morerty to which appears no one is going to show and tries to amuse her only guests on why she thinks people hate her. The whacky taxi driver with his life's motto played by Dave Chappelle, giving tactful advice to all his passengers throughout the movie. Then there's the clumsy Kate Hudson paired with the Jay Mohr, the melancholy Paul Rudd with Courtney Love, and many more actors that all bring this hilarious movie to see who will be able to find love before midnight. The ending is classic when Plimpton tired of waiting for people to show, drinks herself into a coma, and misses out on one of the best parties she threw. Its funny and crazy, and I just love this movie! Great to watch during the holidays.
  • ileo
    February 3, 2007
    ileo
    Funny
  • donraleigh
    December 14, 2008
    donraleigh
    Too many annoying characters keep this from being THE New Years Eve movie it strives to be. I'll take Get Crazy instead.

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Critic Reviews

Ray Conlogue
March 19, 2002
Ray Conlogue, Globe and Mail

There's no sign of the writerly derring-do that is really essential to daisy-chain storytelling. Full Review

Peter Travers
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Hit-and-mostly-miss retro comedy.

Kevin Thomas
February 14, 2001
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

A light comedy, pure and simple (and hardly unfamiliar), but its makers sustain its energy through the unraveling of an intricate plot and bring to it a certain edge through a witty, sharp sense of ob... Full Review

Susan Stark
January 1, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News

This movie isn't merely disrespectful; it's contemptuous.

Janet Maslin
January 1, 2000
Janet Maslin, New York Times

It gets by on personality. Full Review

Kevin Maynard
January 1, 2000
Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz

A frequently hilarious, exuberant ensemble comedy!

Michael Wilmington
January 1, 2000
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

Director Risa Bramon Garcia and writer Shana Larsen obviously know their history and geography, and they've nailed the feel of the early '80s in the East Village.

Jessica Winter
January 1, 2000
Jessica Winter, Village Voice

Nothing much happens, and that's the point, but all this wheel spinning could have used more grease. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

A tepid affair, distinguished by bland character development, uninspired and insipid dialogue, and a nonexistent plot. Full Review

Chris Vognar
January 1, 2000
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

It feels more like a high-level acting workshop than a narrative film. Full Review

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