Movie Description A mob comedy in which ex-mobster Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski (Willis), who's now living in Canada as part of the Witness Protection Program, becomes a target yet again, much to his dismay. All of this is because of the couple next door--more specifically, his neighbor's greedy wife, Sophie (Arquette). When Sophie learns of Jimmy's true identity, she sends her befuddled husband Nicholas (Perry) to Chicago to track down the mob and inform them of Jimmy's whereabouts, expecting a fruitful reward in return. From there, events spiral even further out of control.
| Credits | | Producer: | Allan Kaufman | | Cast: | Harland Williams |
Editorial Reviews "...There are quite a few laughs to be had from the deliberately ludicrous and extreme plot reversals, as well as from the spot on playing of the cast..." Variety - p.39-45 - Todd McCarthy
"...Peet is offbeat and loveable....[Duncan] balances charisma and menace to perfection..." Total Film - p.89 - James White
"...The real star of YARDS is Amanda Peet....Her smile has the warm wattage of Julia Roberts..." New York Times - p.E12 - Elvis Mitchell
"...Here is a cast full of actors required to be silly while keeping a straight face....Their belief makes it funny..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (02/18/2000)
"...Peet goes the whole nine yards…[She] comes into her own here as a comic bombshell..." Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (03/16/2000)
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