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Bodies, Rest & Motion

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( Catalog Number CC1368L )
(1.85:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

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Bodies, Rest & Motion
1993 - 95 min. - Color
Genre: Drama

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Michael Steinberg, co-director of The Waterdance, made his solo directorial debut with the Gen-X character study Bodies, Rest & Motion. Written by Roger Hedden, based on his own play, the film's title refers to Newton's First Law of Motion, which states essentially that a body at rest or in motion will remain in that state until acted upon by an external force. The film is set in the desert town of Enfield, AZ. Nick (Tim Roth) is a feckless television salesman who gets fired and impulsively decides that he and his girlfriend, Beth (Bridget Fonda), will move to Butte, MT, which he's read is "the city of the future." "I read that a while ago, so the future should be there by now," he enthuses. He waits until the last moment to tell Carol (Phoebe Cates), his ex and Beth's best friend, about the move. While Nick is working his last day, Sid (Eric Stoltz) comes to the couple's house to paint it for the next tenants. He quickly develops an interest in Beth. He, Beth, and Carol get stoned and hang out. When Sid hears about the move, he tells Beth that he's never left Enfield, and has no interest in traveling. Meanwhile, Nick decides to take off on his own. When Beth gets word of this from Carol, she finds solace in Sid's arms. Sid proclaims his love the next morning, and implores Beth to stay. Meanwhile, Nick visits his childhood home, looking for his parents, has an epiphany, and decides to return to Carol. The film features Alicia Witt (Urban Legend) in her first substantial part. There's also a very brief cameo by Peter Fonda, Bridget's father. Hedden would go on to collaborate with Stoltz again on Sleep With Me and Hedden's directorial debut, Hi-Life. Josh Ralske

Bodies, Rest & Motion is a slow-moving, talky, and mostly unconvincing film about self-involved slackers. Directed by Michael Steinberg and written by Roger Hedden and based on his play of the same name, the film clearly shows its theatrical roots, despite efforts to "open up" the film with arty desert and shopping mall shots. These snippets, along with Michael Convertino's inappropriate, Native American-themed music, give the film an unfortunate air of pretentiousness which further lessens its likeability. The script has its amusing and truthful moments, but it's also vague, and too often the filmmakers seem to be struggling to create drama in an inherently uneventful scenario. The film's talented cast (Bridget Fonda, Eric Stoltz, Tim Roth, and Phoebe Cates) works hard, and they seem to genuinely believe in what they're doing. Stoltz, in fact, produced the film. His character, a sort of pie-eyed shut-in who instantly falls in love with Fonda, is the least authentic in the film, and has the most cliched, groan-inducing courtship dialogue, but somehow the low-key actor almost makes it work. Fonda is very good, and her role gives her a bit more to work with. She's the center of the film, and the main reason why it holds the viewers interest despite its flaws. Roth, sporting an unfortunate haircut, is a bit less charming than he needs to be to make the romantic interest of the women in the film credible. Cates is engaging, as usual, but sadly, her character is the least developed of the four. Blink and you'll miss Peter Fonda's amusing cameo. The film has its merits, and it is undeniably of its time, but it's flat. Hedden would go on to write and direct Hi-Life, which also featured Stoltz, and was a much richer and funnier ensemble piece. Josh Ralske

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Cast for Bodies, Rest & Motion

Lena Headey
Thomas Dekker
Sean Whalen
Lucas Till
Kevin Gage

Feature Details

Title: Bodies, Rest & Motion
Feature Release Date: 1993
Genre: Drama
Color: Color
Runtime: 95 Minutes
Chapters: 47
Picture: Letterboxed
Ratio: 1.85:1
Playback Format: CLV

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LD Release Date: 22 Dec 1993
Catalog Number: CC1368L
UPC: 715515004961
ISBN: 1-55940-472-8
Manufacturer: Pioneer USA
Collection: Criterion Collection
Publisher: Criterion

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 2
Cover: Jacket
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: CC1368L
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
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Phoebe Cates, Bridget Fonda, Tim Roth and Eric Stoltz in...

Bodies, Rest & Motion

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( Catalog Number CC1368L )
(1.85:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

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Best Version on LaserDisc
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Bodies, Rest & Motion
1993 - 95 min. - Color
Genre: Drama

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Michael Steinberg, co-director of The Waterdance, made his solo directorial debut with the Gen-X character study Bodies, Rest & Motion. Written by Roger Hedden, based on his own play, the film's title refers to Newton's First Law of Motion, which states essentially that a body at rest or in motion will remain in that state until acted upon by an external force. The film is set in the desert town of Enfield, AZ. Nick (Tim Roth) is a feckless television salesman who gets fired and impulsively decides that he and his girlfriend, Beth (Bridget Fonda), will move to Butte, MT, which he's read is "the city of the future." "I read that a while ago, so the future should be there by now," he enthuses. He waits until the last moment to tell Carol (Phoebe Cates), his ex and Beth's best friend, about the move. While Nick is working his last day, Sid (Eric Stoltz) comes to the couple's house to paint it for the next tenants. He quickly develops an interest in Beth. He, Beth, and Carol get stoned and hang out. When Sid hears about the move, he tells Beth that he's never left Enfield, and has no interest in traveling. Meanwhile, Nick decides to take off on his own. When Beth gets word of this from Carol, she finds solace in Sid's arms. Sid proclaims his love the next morning, and implores Beth to stay. Meanwhile, Nick visits his childhood home, looking for his parents, has an epiphany, and decides to return to Carol. The film features Alicia Witt (Urban Legend) in her first substantial part. There's also a very brief cameo by Peter Fonda, Bridget's father. Hedden would go on to collaborate with Stoltz again on Sleep With Me and Hedden's directorial debut, Hi-Life. Josh Ralske

Bodies, Rest & Motion is a slow-moving, talky, and mostly unconvincing film about self-involved slackers. Directed by Michael Steinberg and written by Roger Hedden and based on his play of the same name, the film clearly shows its theatrical roots, despite efforts to "open up" the film with arty desert and shopping mall shots. These snippets, along with Michael Convertino's inappropriate, Native American-themed music, give the film an unfortunate air of pretentiousness which further lessens its likeability. The script has its amusing and truthful moments, but it's also vague, and too often the filmmakers seem to be struggling to create drama in an inherently uneventful scenario. The film's talented cast (Bridget Fonda, Eric Stoltz, Tim Roth, and Phoebe Cates) works hard, and they seem to genuinely believe in what they're doing. Stoltz, in fact, produced the film. His character, a sort of pie-eyed shut-in who instantly falls in love with Fonda, is the least authentic in the film, and has the most cliched, groan-inducing courtship dialogue, but somehow the low-key actor almost makes it work. Fonda is very good, and her role gives her a bit more to work with. She's the center of the film, and the main reason why it holds the viewers interest despite its flaws. Roth, sporting an unfortunate haircut, is a bit less charming than he needs to be to make the romantic interest of the women in the film credible. Cates is engaging, as usual, but sadly, her character is the least developed of the four. Blink and you'll miss Peter Fonda's amusing cameo. The film has its merits, and it is undeniably of its time, but it's flat. Hedden would go on to write and direct Hi-Life, which also featured Stoltz, and was a much richer and funnier ensemble piece. Josh Ralske

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Cast for Bodies, Rest & Motion

Lena Headey
Thomas Dekker
Sean Whalen
Lucas Till
Kevin Gage

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