For Better or Worse

• Director: Jason Alexander
• AMG Rating:
• Genre: Comedy
• Movie Type: Romantic Comedy
• Themes: Nothing Goes Right, Dishonor Among Thieves
• Main Cast: Jason Alexander, Lolita Davidovich, James Woods, Joe Mantegna, Jay Mohr
• Release Year: 1996
• Country: US
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• MPAA Rating: PG13

Plot

This made-for-cable comedy centers on the romantic travails of Michael Makeshift (Jason Alexander), a schnook who just can't get over the fact that his girlfriend dumped him. To make matters worse, his gross and sloppy landlord is bugging him for long-overdue rent. Things for Michael's brother Reggie (James Woods) are much better. He is planning to rob the credit union where his own mother (Beau Arthur) works. His new wife Valerie (Lolita Davidovitch) has no idea what Reggie is planning and so is puzzled when Michael comes to stay with her. She also does not know that Reggie has paid Michael for the favor. Despite his well-laid plans, things go badly for Reggie when his henchmen mutiny and force him to reveal that the clueless Valerie carries the security codes they need to pull off the job in her suitcase. Thus begins a merry chase. While Michael helps Valerie escape, he reveals the truth about Reggie. At the same time, she become increasingly attracted to her new protector. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Cast

• Jason Alexander
• Lolita Davidovich
• James Woods
• Joe Mantegna
• Jay Mohr - Duayne

John Amos; Bea Arthur; Robert Costanzo; Rob Reiner - Alexabder's psychiatrist; Haley Joel Osment

Credit

Jason Alexander - Director, Wayne Kennan - Cinematographer, Mike Johnson - Stunts