Swimming With Sharks (Special Edition)

Swimming With Sharks (Special Edition)


Starring:Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes, Benicio Del Toro, T.E. Russell, Roy Dotrice, Matthew Flint, Patrick Fischler, Jerry Levine, Sabryn Genet, Kyle Reed
Director: George Huang
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Kevin Spacey stars as Buddy Ackerman, the boss from hell who reigns over and entry level corporate job anyone would kill for. The ambitious Guy (Grank Whaley), Buddy s Personal assistant finds himself ducking everything from insults to paperweights as he tries to satisfy Buddy s needs. In a wicked twist of personal hostage for a hilarious executive suite revenge that is every abused employee s dream come true!

Bonus Features
Kevin spacey commentary
Director commentary
A look back at Swimming with sharks 10th anniversary
Let s do lunch Featurette
Shark tales real life stories form industry assistants
Deleted scenes


System Requirements:

  • Running Time 101 Min

    Format: DVD MOVIE
    Amazon.com essential video
    A harsh, cutting, and wickedly funny look into the darker side of show business, Swimming with Sharks tells the story of a naive and eager assistant (Frank Whaley) and his slide into the cutthroat world of Hollywood power struggles. Whaley goes to work for a top movie executive (Kevin Spacey) who almost immediately begins to wear down his new assistant's exuberance with his whining, egomaniacal tantrums and relentless verbal abuse, even as he promises his young charge a chance to move up the ladder. Culminating in a violent and ultimately ironic confrontation between mentor and protégé, this brutal 1994 black comedy benefits from some razor-sharp writing and terrific comic turns from both Whaley (Hoffa) as one whose idealism is irrevocably shattered, and Spacey (Seven, L.A. Confidential), deliciously funny as a caustic, belligerent, and ultimately sad figure. A savage indictment of both the movie business and the price of ambition, Swimming with Sharks is one of the best black comedies in recent years. --Robert Lane
    Swimming With Sharks (Special Edition)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Biting!
    • DISAPPOINTED
    • I just didn't get it
    • Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey
    • Spacey at his best
    		 Swimming With Sharks (Special Edition)
    Starring: Kevin Spacey , Frank Whaley , Michelle Forbes , Benicio Del Toro , and T.E. Russell
    Director: George Huang
    Manufacturer: Lions Gate
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

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    ASIN: B0009A40EI
    Release Date: 2005-06-07

    Product Description

    Kevin Spacey stars as Buddy Ackerman, the boss from hell who reigns over and entry level corporate job anyone would kill for. The ambitious Guy (Grank Whaley), Buddy s Personal assistant finds himself ducking everything from insults to paperweights as he tries to satisfy Buddy s needs. In a wicked twist of personal hostage for a hilarious executive suite revenge that is every abused employee s dream come true!

    Bonus Features
    Kevin spacey commentary
    Director commentary
    A look back at Swimming with sharks 10th anniversary
    Let s do lunch Featurette
    Shark tales real life stories form industry assistants
    Deleted scenes


    System Requirements:
  • Running Time 101 Min

    Format: DVD MOVIE

    Amazon.com essential video

    A harsh, cutting, and wickedly funny look into the darker side of show business, Swimming with Sharks tells the story of a naive and eager assistant (Frank Whaley) and his slide into the cutthroat world of Hollywood power struggles. Whaley goes to work for a top movie executive (Kevin Spacey) who almost immediately begins to wear down his new assistant's exuberance with his whining, egomaniacal tantrums and relentless verbal abuse, even as he promises his young charge a chance to move up the ladder. Culminating in a violent and ultimately ironic confrontation between mentor and protégé, this brutal 1994 black comedy benefits from some razor-sharp writing and terrific comic turns from both Whaley (Hoffa) as one whose idealism is irrevocably shattered, and Spacey (Seven, L.A. Confidential), deliciously funny as a caustic, belligerent, and ultimately sad figure. A savage indictment of both the movie business and the price of ambition, Swimming with Sharks is one of the best black comedies in recent years. --Robert Lane

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Biting!.......2007-05-07

    Brilliantly acted satire that was overlooked at the box office. The end is very disturbing and was the only part of the movie I didn't like and didn't feel it fit the story, otherwise I would have given it five stars. Five stars for the performances though, not one weak link in this film! Anyone interested in Hollywood and movies will want to see this.

    2 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED.......2007-03-13

    This is one of our favorite movies.....but, when we sat down to enjoy it, the last 2 scene segments would not play. Very unsettling!

    2 out of 5 stars I just didn't get it.......2006-05-13

    This movie seemed to vacillate between funny ha ha office bullsh*t and then really freaky stuff that made me cringe and want to retch. I don't like that; going back and forth and not knowing what they "want" from me. And I REALLY didn't 'get' the ending. I didn't buy the romance. The only thing I enjoyed about this whole movie was Kevin Spacey; that's it. Just skip through the rest of the crap.

    2 out of 5 stars Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey.......2006-03-20

    This film is beautifully acted by Kevin Spacey, but far too dark and gloomy for comfortable viewing.

    It may indeed depict what the writer thought of the film world, but why inflict this depiction on the world I ask.

    The story is cynical, cruel and I found the last half of the film very uncomfortable to watch. Not a favourite.

    4 out of 5 stars Spacey at his best.......2005-11-03

    Whether you like Kevin Spacey or not, the character he plays in Swimming With Sharks will inspire a lot of different reactions from you. You'll hate him, you'll laugh because of him, you'll feel sorry for him, and in the end, you won't really know how you feel about him. But along the way, you'll enjoy a dark but funny ride.

    Frank Whaley's character, Guy, is a rookie in the entertainment business with a wet-behind-the-ears attitude. He eventually becomes a trusting, naive victim of the cutthroat world of Hollywood movie production. In trying to make it to the top, he gets chewed up by the system. When Guy finally snaps, its Spacey, playing Guy's overbearing, over-the-top boss, that he goes after.

    The movie tells most of its story through flashbacks, which can be distracting and interrupt the flow of the story. I didn't really mind it, but some people might. The end is a bit of a letdown and certainly doesn't end the way you might expect it to. And what starts as a comedy, progressively gets darker and less comedic. Spacey's character even adds some wisdom and insights into showbiz that makes you question Guy's supposedly righteousness at getting back at his terror of a boss and sticking up for himself.

    All in all, I enjoyed the movie. I think its one of those good stories that not many people appreciate. You might love it or hate it, but its worth giving it a try.
    Swimming with Sharks
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Biting!
    • DISAPPOINTED
    • I just didn't get it
    • Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey
    • Spacey at his best
    		 Swimming with Sharks
    Starring: Kevin Spacey , Frank Whaley , Michelle Forbes , Benicio Del Toro , and T.E. Russell
    Director: George Huang
    Manufacturer: Lions Gate
    ProductGroup: DVD
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    ASIN: 1573624047
    Release Date: 1998-08-12

    Amazon.com

    A harsh, cutting, and wickedly funny look into the darker side of show business, Swimming with Sharks tells the story of a naive and eager assistant (Frank Whaley) and his slide into the cutthroat world of Hollywood power struggles. Whaley goes to work for a top movie executive (Kevin Spacey) who almost immediately begins to wear down his new assistant's exuberance with his whining, egomaniacal tantrums and relentless verbal abuse, even as he promises his young charge a chance to move up the ladder. Culminating in a violent and ultimately ironic confrontation between mentor and protégé, this brutal 1994 black comedy benefits from some razor-sharp writing and terrific comic turns from both Whaley (Hoffa) as one whose idealism is irrevocably shattered, and Spacey (Seven, L.A. Confidential), deliciously funny as a caustic, belligerent, and ultimately sad figure. A savage indictment of both the movie business and the price of ambition, Swimming with Sharks is one of the best black comedies in recent years. --Robert Lane

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Biting!.......2007-05-07

    Brilliantly acted satire that was overlooked at the box office. The end is very disturbing and was the only part of the movie I didn't like and didn't feel it fit the story, otherwise I would have given it five stars. Five stars for the performances though, not one weak link in this film! Anyone interested in Hollywood and movies will want to see this.

    2 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED.......2007-03-13

    This is one of our favorite movies.....but, when we sat down to enjoy it, the last 2 scene segments would not play. Very unsettling!

    2 out of 5 stars I just didn't get it.......2006-05-13

    This movie seemed to vacillate between funny ha ha office bullsh*t and then really freaky stuff that made me cringe and want to retch. I don't like that; going back and forth and not knowing what they "want" from me. And I REALLY didn't 'get' the ending. I didn't buy the romance. The only thing I enjoyed about this whole movie was Kevin Spacey; that's it. Just skip through the rest of the crap.

    2 out of 5 stars Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey.......2006-03-20

    This film is beautifully acted by Kevin Spacey, but far too dark and gloomy for comfortable viewing.

    It may indeed depict what the writer thought of the film world, but why inflict this depiction on the world I ask.

    The story is cynical, cruel and I found the last half of the film very uncomfortable to watch. Not a favourite.

    4 out of 5 stars Spacey at his best.......2005-11-03

    Whether you like Kevin Spacey or not, the character he plays in Swimming With Sharks will inspire a lot of different reactions from you. You'll hate him, you'll laugh because of him, you'll feel sorry for him, and in the end, you won't really know how you feel about him. But along the way, you'll enjoy a dark but funny ride.

    Frank Whaley's character, Guy, is a rookie in the entertainment business with a wet-behind-the-ears attitude. He eventually becomes a trusting, naive victim of the cutthroat world of Hollywood movie production. In trying to make it to the top, he gets chewed up by the system. When Guy finally snaps, its Spacey, playing Guy's overbearing, over-the-top boss, that he goes after.

    The movie tells most of its story through flashbacks, which can be distracting and interrupt the flow of the story. I didn't really mind it, but some people might. The end is a bit of a letdown and certainly doesn't end the way you might expect it to. And what starts as a comedy, progressively gets darker and less comedic. Spacey's character even adds some wisdom and insights into showbiz that makes you question Guy's supposedly righteousness at getting back at his terror of a boss and sticking up for himself.

    All in all, I enjoyed the movie. I think its one of those good stories that not many people appreciate. You might love it or hate it, but its worth giving it a try.
    60 Minutes - Swimming with Sharks (December 11, 2005)
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • It'a a joke
    		 60 Minutes - Swimming with Sharks (December 11, 2005)

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    Description

    How far will a reporter go for a good story? Bob Simon plunges into the deep off the coast of South Africa, where he goes face-to-snout with great white sharks. They're a greater threat than ever because tour operators use food to attract sharks for their "shark tour" customers, and sharks now associate humans with food.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars It'a a joke.......2007-05-29

    60 Minutes - Swimming with Sharks actually lasts less than 13 minutes during which nobody is swimming with sharks. If you're looking for a documentary on great whites in South Africa, just look elsewhere.
    Swimming with Sharks [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Biting!
    • DISAPPOINTED
    • I just didn't get it
    • Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey
    • Spacey at his best
    		 Swimming with Sharks [Region 2]
    Starring: Kevin Spacey , Frank Whaley , Michelle Forbes , Benicio Del Toro , and T.E. Russell
    Director: George Huang
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    Amazon.com essential video

    A harsh, cutting, and wickedly funny look into the darker side of show business, Swimming with Sharks tells the story of a naive and eager assistant (Frank Whaley) and his slide into the cutthroat world of Hollywood power struggles. Whaley goes to work for a top movie executive (Kevin Spacey) who almost immediately begins to wear down his new assistant's exuberance with his whining, egomaniacal tantrums and relentless verbal abuse, even as he promises his young charge a chance to move up the ladder. Culminating in a violent and ultimately ironic confrontation between mentor and protégé, this brutal 1994 black comedy benefits from some razor-sharp writing and terrific comic turns from both Whaley (Hoffa) as one whose idealism is irrevocably shattered, and Spacey (Seven, L.A. Confidential), deliciously funny as a caustic, belligerent, and ultimately sad figure. A savage indictment of both the movie business and the price of ambition, Swimming with Sharks is one of the best black comedies in recent years. --Robert Lane

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Biting!.......2007-05-07

    Brilliantly acted satire that was overlooked at the box office. The end is very disturbing and was the only part of the movie I didn't like and didn't feel it fit the story, otherwise I would have given it five stars. Five stars for the performances though, not one weak link in this film! Anyone interested in Hollywood and movies will want to see this.

    2 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED.......2007-03-13

    This is one of our favorite movies.....but, when we sat down to enjoy it, the last 2 scene segments would not play. Very unsettling!

    2 out of 5 stars I just didn't get it.......2006-05-13

    This movie seemed to vacillate between funny ha ha office bullsh*t and then really freaky stuff that made me cringe and want to retch. I don't like that; going back and forth and not knowing what they "want" from me. And I REALLY didn't 'get' the ending. I didn't buy the romance. The only thing I enjoyed about this whole movie was Kevin Spacey; that's it. Just skip through the rest of the crap.

    2 out of 5 stars Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey.......2006-03-20

    This film is beautifully acted by Kevin Spacey, but far too dark and gloomy for comfortable viewing.

    It may indeed depict what the writer thought of the film world, but why inflict this depiction on the world I ask.

    The story is cynical, cruel and I found the last half of the film very uncomfortable to watch. Not a favourite.

    4 out of 5 stars Spacey at his best.......2005-11-03

    Whether you like Kevin Spacey or not, the character he plays in Swimming With Sharks will inspire a lot of different reactions from you. You'll hate him, you'll laugh because of him, you'll feel sorry for him, and in the end, you won't really know how you feel about him. But along the way, you'll enjoy a dark but funny ride.

    Frank Whaley's character, Guy, is a rookie in the entertainment business with a wet-behind-the-ears attitude. He eventually becomes a trusting, naive victim of the cutthroat world of Hollywood movie production. In trying to make it to the top, he gets chewed up by the system. When Guy finally snaps, its Spacey, playing Guy's overbearing, over-the-top boss, that he goes after.

    The movie tells most of its story through flashbacks, which can be distracting and interrupt the flow of the story. I didn't really mind it, but some people might. The end is a bit of a letdown and certainly doesn't end the way you might expect it to. And what starts as a comedy, progressively gets darker and less comedic. Spacey's character even adds some wisdom and insights into showbiz that makes you question Guy's supposedly righteousness at getting back at his terror of a boss and sticking up for himself.

    All in all, I enjoyed the movie. I think its one of those good stories that not many people appreciate. You might love it or hate it, but its worth giving it a try.
    Golf Channel - Big Break VI: Trump International - Episode 9; Swimming with Sharks
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Golf Channel - Big Break VI: Trump International - Episode 9; Swimming with Sharks

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      Release Date: 2007-03-09

      Description

      It's kill or be killed with spots in the finale at stake.
      Swimming with Sharks
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Biting!
      • DISAPPOINTED
      • I just didn't get it
      • Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey
      • Spacey at his best
      		 Swimming with Sharks
      Starring: Kevin Spacey , Frank Whaley , Michelle Forbes , Benicio Del Toro , and T.E. Russell
      Director: George Huang
      ProductGroup: DVD
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      ASIN: B00005T5Z1

      Amazon.com essential video

      A harsh, cutting, and wickedly funny look into the darker side of show business, Swimming with Sharks tells the story of a naive and eager assistant (Frank Whaley) and his slide into the cutthroat world of Hollywood power struggles. Whaley goes to work for a top movie executive (Kevin Spacey) who almost immediately begins to wear down his new assistant's exuberance with his whining, egomaniacal tantrums and relentless verbal abuse, even as he promises his young charge a chance to move up the ladder. Culminating in a violent and ultimately ironic confrontation between mentor and protégé, this brutal 1994 black comedy benefits from some razor-sharp writing and terrific comic turns from both Whaley (Hoffa) as one whose idealism is irrevocably shattered, and Spacey (Seven, L.A. Confidential), deliciously funny as a caustic, belligerent, and ultimately sad figure. A savage indictment of both the movie business and the price of ambition, Swimming with Sharks is one of the best black comedies in recent years. --Robert Lane

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Biting!.......2007-05-07

      Brilliantly acted satire that was overlooked at the box office. The end is very disturbing and was the only part of the movie I didn't like and didn't feel it fit the story, otherwise I would have given it five stars. Five stars for the performances though, not one weak link in this film! Anyone interested in Hollywood and movies will want to see this.

      2 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED.......2007-03-13

      This is one of our favorite movies.....but, when we sat down to enjoy it, the last 2 scene segments would not play. Very unsettling!

      2 out of 5 stars I just didn't get it.......2006-05-13

      This movie seemed to vacillate between funny ha ha office bullsh*t and then really freaky stuff that made me cringe and want to retch. I don't like that; going back and forth and not knowing what they "want" from me. And I REALLY didn't 'get' the ending. I didn't buy the romance. The only thing I enjoyed about this whole movie was Kevin Spacey; that's it. Just skip through the rest of the crap.

      2 out of 5 stars Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey.......2006-03-20

      This film is beautifully acted by Kevin Spacey, but far too dark and gloomy for comfortable viewing.

      It may indeed depict what the writer thought of the film world, but why inflict this depiction on the world I ask.

      The story is cynical, cruel and I found the last half of the film very uncomfortable to watch. Not a favourite.

      4 out of 5 stars Spacey at his best.......2005-11-03

      Whether you like Kevin Spacey or not, the character he plays in Swimming With Sharks will inspire a lot of different reactions from you. You'll hate him, you'll laugh because of him, you'll feel sorry for him, and in the end, you won't really know how you feel about him. But along the way, you'll enjoy a dark but funny ride.

      Frank Whaley's character, Guy, is a rookie in the entertainment business with a wet-behind-the-ears attitude. He eventually becomes a trusting, naive victim of the cutthroat world of Hollywood movie production. In trying to make it to the top, he gets chewed up by the system. When Guy finally snaps, its Spacey, playing Guy's overbearing, over-the-top boss, that he goes after.

      The movie tells most of its story through flashbacks, which can be distracting and interrupt the flow of the story. I didn't really mind it, but some people might. The end is a bit of a letdown and certainly doesn't end the way you might expect it to. And what starts as a comedy, progressively gets darker and less comedic. Spacey's character even adds some wisdom and insights into showbiz that makes you question Guy's supposedly righteousness at getting back at his terror of a boss and sticking up for himself.

      All in all, I enjoyed the movie. I think its one of those good stories that not many people appreciate. You might love it or hate it, but its worth giving it a try.
      Swimming with Sharks [Region 2]
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Biting!
      • DISAPPOINTED
      • I just didn't get it
      • Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey
      • Spacey at his best
      		 Swimming with Sharks [Region 2]
      Starring: Kevin Spacey , Frank Whaley , Michelle Forbes , Benicio Del Toro , and T.E. Russell
      Director: George Huang
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      ASIN: B00015N5UQ

      Amazon.com essential video

      A harsh, cutting, and wickedly funny look into the darker side of show business, Swimming with Sharks tells the story of a naive and eager assistant (Frank Whaley) and his slide into the cutthroat world of Hollywood power struggles. Whaley goes to work for a top movie executive (Kevin Spacey) who almost immediately begins to wear down his new assistant's exuberance with his whining, egomaniacal tantrums and relentless verbal abuse, even as he promises his young charge a chance to move up the ladder. Culminating in a violent and ultimately ironic confrontation between mentor and protégé, this brutal 1994 black comedy benefits from some razor-sharp writing and terrific comic turns from both Whaley (Hoffa) as one whose idealism is irrevocably shattered, and Spacey (Seven, L.A. Confidential), deliciously funny as a caustic, belligerent, and ultimately sad figure. A savage indictment of both the movie business and the price of ambition, Swimming with Sharks is one of the best black comedies in recent years. --Robert Lane

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Biting!.......2007-05-07

      Brilliantly acted satire that was overlooked at the box office. The end is very disturbing and was the only part of the movie I didn't like and didn't feel it fit the story, otherwise I would have given it five stars. Five stars for the performances though, not one weak link in this film! Anyone interested in Hollywood and movies will want to see this.

      2 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTED.......2007-03-13

      This is one of our favorite movies.....but, when we sat down to enjoy it, the last 2 scene segments would not play. Very unsettling!

      2 out of 5 stars I just didn't get it.......2006-05-13

      This movie seemed to vacillate between funny ha ha office bullsh*t and then really freaky stuff that made me cringe and want to retch. I don't like that; going back and forth and not knowing what they "want" from me. And I REALLY didn't 'get' the ending. I didn't buy the romance. The only thing I enjoyed about this whole movie was Kevin Spacey; that's it. Just skip through the rest of the crap.

      2 out of 5 stars Swimming With Sharks - Kevin Spacey.......2006-03-20

      This film is beautifully acted by Kevin Spacey, but far too dark and gloomy for comfortable viewing.

      It may indeed depict what the writer thought of the film world, but why inflict this depiction on the world I ask.

      The story is cynical, cruel and I found the last half of the film very uncomfortable to watch. Not a favourite.

      4 out of 5 stars Spacey at his best.......2005-11-03

      Whether you like Kevin Spacey or not, the character he plays in Swimming With Sharks will inspire a lot of different reactions from you. You'll hate him, you'll laugh because of him, you'll feel sorry for him, and in the end, you won't really know how you feel about him. But along the way, you'll enjoy a dark but funny ride.

      Frank Whaley's character, Guy, is a rookie in the entertainment business with a wet-behind-the-ears attitude. He eventually becomes a trusting, naive victim of the cutthroat world of Hollywood movie production. In trying to make it to the top, he gets chewed up by the system. When Guy finally snaps, its Spacey, playing Guy's overbearing, over-the-top boss, that he goes after.

      The movie tells most of its story through flashbacks, which can be distracting and interrupt the flow of the story. I didn't really mind it, but some people might. The end is a bit of a letdown and certainly doesn't end the way you might expect it to. And what starts as a comedy, progressively gets darker and less comedic. Spacey's character even adds some wisdom and insights into showbiz that makes you question Guy's supposedly righteousness at getting back at his terror of a boss and sticking up for himself.

      All in all, I enjoyed the movie. I think its one of those good stories that not many people appreciate. You might love it or hate it, but its worth giving it a try.

      DVD:

      1. Songs From the Second Floor
      2. Which Way Is Up?
      3. The Big Bounce (Widescreen Edition)
      4. Intermission
      5. Cooley High
      6. Home Alone 2 - Lost in New York
      7. Love at First Bite
      8. Bad Boy Bubby
      9. Guantanamera
      10. For Richer or Poorer

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