The biggest surprise in Nicholas Gyeney's dark indie comedy is Edward Furlong (whose star wattage quickly dimmed following his breakout child actor role in 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day) as the titular down-on-his-luck slob, who becomes obsessed with seeking revenge after discovering his pregnant fiancée in bed with another man. Furlong brings a sublime mix of angst, anger, and comic agitation to his character, and he is truly hilarious in a sequence in which his appearance in a giant bunny costume at a kiddie birthday party generates a Lord of the Flies-worthy response from the youngsters. Adding to the fun is Bill Sorice as a Russian gangster who winds up making Matt's bad situation much, much worse. And three old-timers are on hand in winning supporting comic roles: Gary Busey as a pawn shop owner; Lee Majors as a barber; and Margot Kidder as a not-very-glamorous stripper. Gyeney's direction keeps this energetic, entertaining film moving at a crisp pace. Highly recommended. (P. Hall)
Matt's Chance
Osiris, 95 min., not rated, DVD: $16.98, Dec. 31 Volume 29, Issue 1
Matt's Chance
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