Rent Waking Up in Reno (2002)

This is more of a documentary about the underbelly of US society - mostly a downer - Waking Up in Reno review by Rog

The acting is all good and the story is very simple - the movie just displays a side of America that confirms a really low level of education and moral values - its certainly not a comedy, instead slightly depressing - Charlize does a great realistic job as usual but the subject matter is not worthwhile - for some reason she likes to play characters from the really sad underbelly of US society - would not recommend this movie as it is not deep and achieves nothing of value.

Enjoyable, fun film - Waking Up in Reno review by PT

Two married couples who are very best friends head for a vacation in Reno. Prior to the trip, Lonnie and Candy had a brief affair, unbeknown to their partners Roy and Darlene.

Great performances by the four leads make this an entertaining movie. Thornton is the one cheat, Lonnie, a selfish, tight fisted, car salesman, who ended up having the affair because of his problems with his wife. Theron is the other cheat, Candy, a fun loving girl, who wants to renew her vows in Vegas to erase her guilt for her infidelity. Swayze plays Don, Theron's partner, a bit of a dummy but with a heart of gold. Richardson is Darlene, Thorntons wife, unhappy in her relationship but unable to communicate her feelings.

The trip brings all these different personalities under the microscope.

A very enjoyable comedy.