man of the century

there is a really great movie in here somewhere, but this isnt it. dont get me wrong, this movie is pretty fun, but the concept is what makes it good, not the movie itself. the concept is this: the main character, johnny twenties, acts like he lives in the nineteen twenties. but he lives in the 90's. an interesting concept, to say the least, but this independent film just cant quite reach the heights of what its trying to do. he goes about his life as a newspaper journalist talking like someone who just came out of a speak easy! he's got a grand dame who he's crackerjack over, he goes after the big stories looking to crack the big one, ace. the funny part is that he's the only one who actually talks like he's a from the twenties and everyone else is baffled by the whole thing. its a fantastic concept that only barely scratches the surface of what could be a great film. the movie, unfortunately, gets bogged down by spending too much time with his girlfriend, some bad guys, and a dinner party with johnny's family. if this movie were given the all-star treatment and made into a big hollywood production, it could be grand. here's hoping that it gets picked up and remade!