So this blog is pretty much turning into 'reviews of obscure films from Netflix that no one has heard of'. But hey what's the point in reviewing films everyone has heard of, otherwise it will just turn into Ricky Gervais' film reviews (well done if you got that reference)
A Cool, Dry Place (1998) stars Vince Vaughn (Dodgeball) balancing his life as a single father caring for his five year old son and his work as an attorney and basketball coach (bit of a mish mash I know) Just as he starts to develop a new relationship with a veterinary assistant, his wife suddenly returns wanting to be part of his and her sons life again.
It's kind of a mix of Kramer versus Kramer and Big Daddy, which strangely enough actress Joey Lauren Adams goes on to star in. Another thing to note is how much Monica Potter looks like Julia Roberts, I had to double check she wasn't her sister or something they look so alike.
Anyway the film itself, is quite good. The acting is very good, and there are plenty of humorous moments, one in particular where youngster Calvin (played by Bobby Moat) steals a urinal cake from a cafe toilet 'because we don't have one at home.' Another strange but funny scene involves a dead Portuguese Man O War jellyfish.
Overall not an essential watch but a there are worse ways to spent 90 minutes of your time.
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