Blast from the Past: Swingers (1996)

[Kccitystar]

Swingers is a film released in 1996 about the lives of single, unemployed actors living on the 'eastside' of Los Angeles, California. Written by Jon Favreau and directed by Doug Liman, the movie starred Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, and Heather Graham.

The characters in the film clearly idolize the swinging lifestyle of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack; in fact the number and makeup of the group of friends are an homage to the original group.

This film was rated #57 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies." The film was honored on the 2007 Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards.

Mike has recently broken up with his long-time girlfriend of six years and is still having trouble letting go and moving on. His friend Trent takes him on an overnight trip to Las Vegas in an attempt to get him back in the game. Trent picks up two cocktail waitresses, but Mike's obsession with his ex-girlfriend spoils the one night stand.

Back in Los Angeles, Mike attends various Hollywood and Los Feliz hot spots while his swinger friends coach him on the rules of seduction. Mike makes several awkward attempts at speaking to women, but they all end disastrously. Along the way, the group discusses movies, video games, and their floundering careers in show business.

Finally Mike connects with a girl named Lorraine who appreciates his humor. The next day he rejects his ex-girlfriend's offer to get back together and makes a date with Lorraine.

This movie was truly epic and I still use one liners from this movie to this very day. Also, my core group of friends almost resembles the same kinds of guys in this film in terms of traits.

"You're money baby!"

[Guildster]

I'm looking at a VHS copy of Swingers on my shelf right now. This movie is a riot. Highly recommended if anyone hasn't seen it. Plus, Heather Graham is one beautiful babe.

[fred13]

"You're so money you don't even know it"

A boy named Sue.

Awesome movie.