Restaurant (1998) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Eric Bross directed this drama of romantic roadblocks and racial issues between a group of waitresses and bartenders waiting for their "big breaks." Former alcoholic Chris (Adrien Brody) is a playwright who works as a bartender at the popular Hoboken, New Jersey, restaurant J.T. McClure's, a gathering spot for a variety of creative wannabes. At a local theater, rehearsals are underway for Chris' play, an autobiographical drama echoing his past relationship with Leslie (Lauryn Hill); for the fictional Leslie character, Chris has cast the vulnerable vocalist Jeanine (Elise Neal), and finds himself falling for her. Meanwhile, the actor playing the role of "Chris" has been sleeping with the real-life Leslie, adding to the real-life Chris' confusion. Providing philosophical guidance is the wise-guy best friend Reggae (Michael Stoyanov), a fellow "Newark boy" whose main creative energy goes into scoring drugs. Restaurant was one of the much-discussed stand-outs at the 1998 L.A. Independent Film Festival. - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Adrien Brody, Elise Neal, David Moscow, Simon Baker, Catherine Kellner
Theatrical Release Date:
01/28/1998
DVD Release Date:
08/22/2000
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for sexuality, language and drug use.
Run Time:
107 min.
Distributor(s):
Palisades Pictures
Production Co.:
Chaiken Films, Giv'n Films, Palisades Entertainment
Director(s):
Eric Bross
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Race Relations, Romantic Betrayal, Writer's Life
Tone:
Quirky, Reflective, Talky
Keywords:
alcoholism, bartender, drug-addiction, playwright, restaurant, waiter/waitress
Country of Origin:
USA (01-28-2000)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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