200 Cigarettes
In 1981 New York City, a collection of twentysomethings try to cope with relationships, loneliness, desire and their individual neuroses on New Years Eve.
Review Sentiment
Kevin and Lucy make out in a restroom stall
Monica passes out drunk before her party really begins
The film peaks emotionally with Kevin and Lucy's romantic moment, then drops significantly when Monica passes out and misses her own party
Critics were divided on this ensemble New Year's Eve comedy, praising individual performances particularly from Dave Chappelle and the Paul Rudd-Courtney Love pairing while criticizing the overcrowded storylines and uneven pacing. The film succeeds in capturing 1981 atmosphere and features moments of genuine humor and romance, but ultimately feels scattered and anticlimactic. Most reviewers appreciated it as lightweight entertainment with nostalgic appeal rather than substantial filmmaking.
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Ben Affleck
Bartender
Casey Affleck
Tom
Dave Chappelle
Disco Cabbie
Guillermo Díaz
Dave
Angela Featherstone
Caitlyn
Janeane Garofalo
Ellie
Gaby Hoffmann
Stephie
Kate Hudson
Cindy
Catherine Kellner
Hillary
Courtney Love
Lucy
Brian McCardie
Eric
Jay Mohr
Jack
Nicole Ari Parker
Bridget
Martha Plimpton
Monica
Christina Ricci
Val
Paul Rudd
Kevin
Jennifer Albano
Cheryl
Jenni Blong
Cheryl's Friend
Morgan Brown
French Rocker
Caleb Carr
Cynical Bar Patron
Crew
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