Reception
The film was praised by notable critics, including Roger Ebert (who gave the film 3 out of 4 stars), receiving garnered 75% positive reviews at Rotten Tomatoes, certifying it "fresh". The movie did not find an audience, however, and there were only $18 million in domestic receipts, below the film's budget.
John C. Reilly received a Golden Globe nomination for his role, as well as for writing the title song.
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