
Good Advice(2001)
An investment banker loses everything and must discover what's really important in life.


“This foursome is sharing lots more than room service!”
Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.

Natasha Richardson
Darlene Dodd

Charlize Theron
Candy Kirkendall

Billy Bob Thornton
Lonnie Earl Dodd

Patrick Swayze
Roy Kirkendall

David Koechner
Bell Hop

Penélope Cruz
Brenda

Holmes Osborne
Doc Tuley

Chelcie Ross
Fred Bush

Cleo King
June
Billy O'Sullivan
Lonnie Earl III
Waking Up in Reno is a comedy, romance film released in 2002 exploring themes of reno, nevada. Directed by Jordan Brady, it stars Natasha Richardson, Charlize Theron, Billy Bob Thornton. Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.
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