Auggie Rose (2000)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Matthew Tabak

Writer (WGA):

Matthew Tabak (written by)

Genre:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

If your life were to end today, would it be enough?

Plot:

An insurance salesman's humdrum existence takes a turn when a stranger, ex-con Auggie Rose, unexpectedly dies in his arms...

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Cast

Jeff Goldblum	...	John Nolan
Anne Heche	...	Lucy
Nancy Travis	...	Carol
Timothy Olyphant	...	Roy Mason
Joe Santos	...	Emanuel
Richard T. Jones	...	Officer Decker
Kim Coates	...	Auggie Rose
Paige Moss	...	Noreen
Casey Biggs	...	Carl
Peter Siragusa	...	Tony
Jack Kehler	...	Oscar Weeks
J.E. Freeman	...	Pawn Shop Owner
Douglas Roberts	...	Dr. Sachs
Max Perlich	...	Landlord
Randall Slavin	...	Robber

Also Known As:

Beyond Suspicion (USA)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some violence.

Runtime:

109 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Germany:12 | USA:R | Iceland:12

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Franchise Pictures

Goofs:

Continuity: When Nolan talks to the couple (Mr. and Mrs. Lark) about the insurance in his office, the cup in front of Mr. Lark changes positions several times between shots. It's in his right hand, then next to his right arm, then in his right hand again.

Quotes:

John C. Nolan: I think you should go home and make love to your wife and pray nothing bad happens and ask yourself every day, "If it were to end right here, right now, would it be enough?"

Misleading video title

For whatever reason, the original title of this film, "Auggie Rose," was changed to "Beyond Suspicion" for the video. The video title is very misleading, hinting at a dark, film-noir, thriller sort of movie.

It isn't. While there is one dangerous character who provides obstacles and intriguing possibilities for John, Jeff Goldblum's character, the film is populated by likable, interesting people. Auggie's still-incarcerated former prison cellmate is especially interesting. He's a criminal through and through, yet he has a world-weary wisdom about enjoying the simple things in life that makes him a tragic figure.

Jeff Goldblum is, as usual, totally wonderful, and Anne Heche struck just the right note in her portrayal of a sweet, kind, but not naive woman who is open and accepting with her love. This is a very well-made exploration of one man's journey into an entirely new way of life.

See it!