The Big Kahuna
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56 out of 100

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  • Starring: Danny DeVito, Kevin Spacey, Peter Facinelli
  • Summary: Two veteran industrial lubricant salesmen (Danny DeVito and Kevin Spacey) attempt to break-in their enthusiastic young colleague (Peter Pacinelli) while sharing old stories in a hospitality suite at an annual manufacturer's convention in Wichita. All the while they hope they can persuade Dick Fuler, the "Big Kahuna," to place the mother of all orders which could revive their company's pitiful sales.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    90
    A drama of extraordinary power and insight with dazzling performances from not only Spacey but also Danny DeVito (who may well be at his best ever) and from newcomer Peter Facinelli.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    80
    It's a sweet chamber piece, beautifully played.
  3. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Andy Klein
    60
    It doesn't have enough power in the first place to make a strong claim on our attentions.
  4. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    33
    A ponderous stage adaptation that expends only the mildest effort to overcome its staginess.
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