Mixed Nuts occupies a strange space between the cozy romanticism of Ephron’s Sleepless in Seattle and the cynical, rapid-fire wit of a stage play. It’s loud, claustrophobic, and often frantic.
Based on the French comedy Le Père Noël est une ordure , the film centers on (Steve Martin), the pathologically polite manager of "Lifesavers," a suicide prevention hotline in Venice, California. It’s Christmas Eve, and Philip is facing an eviction notice, a breakup, and a staff comprised of the lonely Catherine (Rita Wilson) and the high-strung Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn). Mixed Nuts(1994)24 Available subtitles
If there is a reason to watch this movie, it is Madeline Kahn. Her comedic timing—specifically a scene involving a stuck elevator—is a masterclass in controlled hysteria. The "Deep" Review: A Celebration of Failure Mixed Nuts occupies a strange space between the