Attention Shoppers (film)

Attention Shoppers

Official film poster
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie
Produced by Lysa Hayland
Written by Nestor Carbonell
Starring
Music by Richard Ziegler
Cinematography Geary McLeod
Edited by Tara Timpone
Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment
Release dates
  • November 28, 2000 (2000-11-28)
Running time
87 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Attention Shoppers is a 2000 American comedy film, directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie and written by Nestor Carbonell. The film stars Carbonell in the lead role, with Michael Lerner, Kathy Najimy, Martin Mull, Luke Perry, Cara Buono, Casey Affleck, and Lin Shaye in supporting roles. It was released on DVD in North America by MGM Home Entertainment on November 28, 2000.

Plot

An actor from a popular television sitcom agrees to appear at the grand opening of a Houston, Texas supermarket. On his journey to and during his appearance at the supermarket, he learns lessons about his career, celebrity, human nature, and his marital problems from the interesting and strange people he meets.

Cast

Release

The film was given a DVD release in the United States and Canada on November 28, 2000, by MGM Home Entertainment.[1]

Reception

Attention Shoppers received mixed reviews from critics. Nathan Rabin from The A.V. Club wrote: "As a writer, Carbonell displays a real talent for low-key observational humor, and Attention Shoppers benefits from an excellent supporting cast that includes Carlos Jacott, Kathy Najimy, Michael Lerner, and a scene-stealing Lin Shaye. But by the time Carbonell arrives at Kmart halfway in, the film's already less-than-breathless pace grinds to a halt, crippling it with a dire lack of forward momentum. Attention Shoppers isn't quite funny or compelling enough to qualify as a success, but its cast, dry comic tone, and admirable attention to detail make it one of the most interesting failures to be released directly to video this year.[2]

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