classicsoncall Every time the characters called each other 'Money' I had to cringe. The context never worked for me even though I knew what they were trying to say. The main story here is Mike (Jon Favreau) and Trent (Vince Vaughn), and some of their situations were ridiculous, but probably not enough to write home about. The scene where they meet up with Christy (Deena Martin) and Lisa (Katherine Kendall) should have sent the girls packing, I couldn't understand how they wound up back at the girls' trailer. You know Vaughn's character doesn't believe a word he's saying which makes his statements funny, but I don't know how the girls didn't see right through him. Mike on the other hand is so lacking in self confidence and wallowing in such misery over a broken relationship that he can't move on with his life. I guess a guy can relate to both characters during a similar period in one's life, and in fact, their dialog is probably more realistic than one would care to admit. My favorite scene would have been the six phone calls in a row with Mike stepping all over himself until he gets the 'Don't call me ever again' response. When Mike broke out of his funk with that swing number by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, you just had to know his troubles were over. At that point, he was so money he didn't even know it.

jsgueglia I'll be honest, I only watched this movie because I purchased it as part of an iTunes bundle package. There were too many lines in this movie that were demeaning to women. It seems like the writers wanted the main character to be a "down to earth lovable nice guy" when really he was an asshole. The cherry on top of the numerous "skank" comments was about college girls; "The girls are young, they drink - They don't know any better." wow. The main character also claims that he wants his ex "to be happy" when he really means he wants her to get back with him. "Why won't she call?" Then when she does call and confesses that she loves him, he tells her he'll call her back and never does. Oh, but he just wants her to be happy. A lot of other characters were tools. Also, the costumes were just awful. Maybe on purpose?Despite all this, the music in the movie is really good. They're songs written and performed by others unrelated to the production of this movie, but still, a nice collection. For that, I gave Swingers three stars.

GeoPierpont The audience is spoonfed only one redeeming moment in the entire film: our man Money finds a new babe and life turns a 180. Simple. Comb your hair, go outside. I guess it's a tad inspirational but total zip on the educational quotient.Given almost 20 years of fermenting, I soured on Favreau's talent with such a sophomoric script. He was just aching to get even with the one who got away and it shows the deepest desperation and underhanded cruelty. Very disappointed that these friends were more like mooches, used each other, mostly ignoring their emotional needs.Having difficulty discerning why nothing really happens here, save the Gretsky blood battle. I decided to watch this after an interview with Favreau and Tim Ferris, where he unabashedly was disarmed at the cult status of the film. Not sure what planet he sustains himself but this um, status, in hind sight would be an embarrassment and only admonition could prove elevating.High recommend for mega juveniles who know nothing of LA. Swingers is a complete miss out of left field.

wilson trivino Atlanta, Georgia- Been a while since I have seen this movie. But Swingers is a nostalgic look of the swing craze of the 1990s. With a young cast of Vince Vaughan and friends it is fun to watch. In this story Mike is seeking to connect with his lost love of New York after moving to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams. Meanwhile his best friend Trent is teaching him the dating hints and how to be "money" to those around him. Money is a term that describes a cool Cat. With these lessons learned he then takes on the starlets of Hollywood. With the back drop of the sounds of Big Vodoo Daddy in tow, you can't but love the night of swing dancing and how the world is full of possibility once you get comfortable in your own skin. Swingers is one cool movie Daddio.