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Dana Carvey, Valeria Golino, James Earl Jones, Kevin Pollak, Michael Gambon ... see more see more... , Michael Murphy , Jayne Brook , Vyto Ruginis , Olivia d'Abo , Barkley , Ian Abercrombie , Brad Blaisdell , Mark Bringelson , Gary Bullock , Reg E. Cathey , Bryan Cranston , Peter Crook , Mike Jolly , Ken Kerman , Phil Leeds , Steven D. Maines , Michael Monks , Angela Paton , Brian Reddy , Gailard Sartain , Timothy Scott , Myra Turley , Kevin West , Michael McKean , Mindy Marin , Christopher Meloni , Jeff King

Dana Carvey plays a private detective who forgets everything when he goes to sleep at night, waking up each morning with a "clean slate," in this hit-and-miss comedy that plays like a companion piece ... read more read more...to the much funnier Groundhog Day. Pogue (Carvey) is afflicted with his unique form of amnesia after getting injured in a car explosion. With the aid of a mysterious woman (Valeria Golino) who allegedly died in the bombing, he must find a priceless coin and evade the murderous clutches of the mobster (Michael Gambon) who executed the explosion and who wants to silence Pogue before he can testify against him. Carvey fares reasonably well in his role, but the best moments are provided by Pogue's dog, a one-eyed Jack Russell named Barkley who makes a habit out of running into things headfirst. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Mick Jackson

Release Date: May 6, 1994

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DVD Release Date: October 8, 2002

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  • braddad68
    April 12, 2009
    braddad68
    I turned it off. So disappointing! Dana Carvey is such a huge talent but made some awful movies!! Stick with Wayne's World 1 or 2 and Master of Disguise! Great stuff! So much work in this one and Opportunity Knocks for so little fun! The only one that worked with him as a regular... read more guy was Tough Guys.
  • djskyler
    August 7, 2008
    djskyler
    I was pleasantly surprised to find this didn't live up to its bad reputation. Dana Carvey's performance splendidly carries along a rich detective-mystery plotline. A lot of fun!
  • AndySitzerFan
    May 22, 2008
    AndySitzerFan
    Dana Carvey: Incredible member of SNL, great stand up comic and impersonator. However his movies have been shooting blanks. And thats too bad. This one was supposed to be the hit, but it didn't find its audience. But I still love the guy.
  • mellowmortal
    February 19, 2008
    mellowmortal
    Verrry funny film! Carvey is good in this one! It goes back and forth over and over again. Pretty clever film in my opinion.
  • mercedescelery
    November 19, 2006
    mercedescelery
    This movie is dumb, but I give it two stars just because it made me think about how terrible it would be to forget everything every day.

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Critic Reviews

Chuck O'Leary
July 28, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

A lame, painfully unfunny comedy.

Clint Morris
November 18, 2003
Clint Morris, Moviehole

A comedic "Memento"...Carvey's great

Luke Y. Thompson
July 16, 2003
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times

Bland. Carvey not doing impersonations is simply not funny

David Nusair
January 4, 2003
David Nusair, Apollo Guide

You're virtually guaranteed to have forgotten it by the following morning. Full Review

Phil Villarreal
August 2, 2002
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

Dana Carvey can't seem to find his voice whenever he attempts to carry a film on his own.

Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

A one-joke comedy with a bland leading man.

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Weak, warmed-over silly slapstick. Full Review

Brian Lowry
March 26, 2009
Brian Lowry, Variety

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Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

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James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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