Life with Mikey

Director: James Lapine James Lapine

Overview

A former child actor turned talent agent is hired to find a young girl to appear in a national advertisement. During his search, he discovers a charming young pickpocket who renews his interest in his career and his love of life in this light, sentimental comedy.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/29/2019
UPC:	0738329240639
Original Release:	1993
Rating:	PG
Source:	Kl Studio Classics
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:31:00
Sales rank:	32,207

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Michael J. Fox	Michael Chapman,Marilyn
Christina Vidal	Angie Vega
Nathan Lane	Ed Chapman
Cyndi Lauper	Geena Briganti
David Krumholtz	Barry Corman
David Huddleston	Mr. Corcoran
Victor Garber	Brian Spiro
Frances Chaney	Mrs. Cantrell
Kathryn Grody	Mrs. Corman
Mary Alice	Mrs. Gordon
Annabelle Gurwitch	Debbie
Kathleen McNenny	Allison Jones
Jonathan Charles Kaplan	George
Michael Rupert	Harrison
Christine Baranski	Carol
Ruben Blades	Angie's Father
Heather MacRae	Mrs. Tobin
Wendy Wasserstein	Mrs. Wasserman
Aida Turturro	Officer Moran
Christopher Durang	Santa
Robin Byrd	Bambi
Mandy Patinkin	Irate Man
Tony Hendra	Cookie Commercial Director
Mario Todisco	Driver
Sean Power	Lenny
Laura Bundy	Courtney Aspinall
Barbara Walsh	Commercial Mother
Brenda Currin	George's Mom
Ryan Kent	Evan
Tim Progosh	Norman Feller
Paula Garces	Janice
Ralph Small	Mr. Wasserman
Kevin Zegers	Little Mikey
Tracy Spindler	Cynthia
Dylan Baker	Mr. Burns
Kate Burton	Mrs. Burns
Stephen Bogardus	Man 1
William Finn	Man 2
Ann Lawrence	Concerned Woman
Hrant Alianak	Cereal Commercial Director
Jerry Lawler	The Lobotomizer
Jeff Jarrett	Evil Eye
John Lyons	Actor
Anaysha Figueroa	Kimberly Denise Jackson
Michelle Moffett	Kimberly's Mom
Carlton Watson	Galaxy Waiter
Eve Crawford	Courtney's Mom
Marcell Rosenblatt	Tiffany's Mom
Jessica Wilson	New York Singer
Frank Crudele	Passerby
Alan Menken	Composer

Technical Credits

Marc Lawrence

James Lapine	Director
Marc Lawrence	Screenwriter
Scott Rudin	Producer
Teri Schwartz	Producer
Charlie Croughwell	Stunts
John Lyons	Casting
Martin Malivoire	Special Effects
David Lee	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Directors who have great success in the theatre are often lured to film through either talent or ego, with naturally varying degrees of success, such as Sam Mendes and his work on American Beauty. Another noted stage director, James Lapine, perhaps best known for his work with Steven Sondheim, took the plunge with the well-intentioned comedy Life With Mikey, featuring Michael J. Fox as a former child star turned agent and Nathan Lane in one of his first major film roles as his brother. What's disappointing is how disjointed the film is, considering that it has some very funny moments, particularly from the younger cast which features Christina Vidal and David Krumholtz, who has perhaps the single best line in the film when he compares himself to Job. Unfortunately, the viewer may also feel like Job when the film is finished. Fox tries hard and he's rather likable but everything seems forced, particularly his scenes where he and Vidal are supposed to be expanding their relationship from agent/client to genuine affection. The overall idea is pretty sound, it's just never fully realized. It's obvious that Fox is supposed to prevent Vidal from having the miserable show business childhood he had, but it's never clear that they are moving in the right direction despite the feel-good ending. Perhaps the most interesing thing to be said for the film is the huge number of theater folk who have been given cameos, including the playwrights Wendy Wasserstein and Christopher Durang but unless one is a true maven of the theater, you don't know it's them unless you sit through the end credits. By that time, it's probably too late. Cyndi Lauper also does a somewhat credible appearance as the secretary.