JG

Last night at CineVegas I enjoyed a screening of "Hank and Mike". It was probably my favorite film of the festival thus far (I also love Joe Mantegna who co-starred, so that helped). The story is about two Easter bunnies (not cartoon, but real men dressed in bunny suits who we are supposed to believe are real Easter bunnies that talk, live in society, etc). Easter Enterprises, which is owned by Mantegna 'scharacter, is having economic issues and needs to downsize. Our two stars, Easter bunnies Hank and Mike, are let go. The film follows them as they try to find employment in odd jobs and eventually pursue their original jobs at Easter Enterprises.

It was terrific. The premise was kinda crazy, but enjoyable. Mantegna's character was also very funny and ended up being a type of anti-hero. Chris Klein (of American Pie fame) also co-starred as the financial consultant responsible for the downsizing decision, and for me stole the show in one scene where he sang an extremely hysterical love song in a bar. Very entertaining.

Canadian filmmakers Paolo Mancini and Thomas Michael wrote and starred in this quirky film. I believe they are still looking for distribution, so not sure where/when you would get a chance to see this film. But if you do- take it.