The lineup scene almost killed the movie — here's how they kept laughing through it.
Documentary that includes interviews with Singer as well as the rest of the cast - mainly Spacey. There is no "plot" or "promotional" elements to this documentary - all of the information offered is substantial and informative as we are let in on all the details of trying to seek out the right actors for the parts, as well as the thoughts of the actors about joining an independent production helmed by a young director. Part 2 is a more interesting look at the production itself, complete with the problems and obstacles that faced the low-budget feature, as well as the happier memories of the work that the cast and crew went through. There's a lot of discussion of the infamous laughter during the lineup sequence, complete with a few outtakes of the scene.
Direction
Burnett lets egos collide without damage control.
Production
Low-budget war stories that actually feel earned.
Editing
Lineup outtakes worth the price of admission alone.
Director
Robert Meyer Burnett
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
