Our Flick of the Week is ”Limit Up,” which deals with the nasty world of futures trading.
”Limit Up” is an amateurish attempt at a lighthearted look at the Chicago soybean futures market, with Nancy Allen fighting a la ”Working Girl” to achieve her place in the male-dominated trading pit. Standing in her way is a crusty old bean played by Dean Stockwell.
The silliest part of the film is the use of a supernatural figure
(Danitra Vance) as Allen`s devilish godmother who gives her inside information.
In the background of many shots are dozens of young men frantically trading with each other; their lives could make a good film. ”Limit Up”
isn`t that film.
”Limit Up” is playing at the Burnham Plaza, Water Tower, Webster Place and outlying theaters. Rated PG-13. (STAR)
Flicks Picks guide
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New this week
– ERIK THE VIKING (outlying). A dismal Monty Python-style comedy consisting of actors in medieval costumes spouting contemporary dialogue as one clod attempts to save the world. PG-13. (STAR)
– LIMIT UP (Burnham Plaza, Water Tower, Webster Place and outlying). This week`s Flick of the Week. See above. Rated PG-13. (STAR)
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