A botched suicide attempt leaves a young man with a terrible limp and emotional scars, yet he is able to turn his life around with the help of a friendly bartender at the neighborhood hangout; after helping the bartender recover from a vicious attack by a black pimp, the two men find they are both attracted to the same woman, a friendly waitress. Dialogue-driven character piece was directed by Richard Donner, who seems to revel in these extraordinary 'ordinary' lives. Oscar nominee Diana Scarwid gives a fine performance as the working girl, though the film's weak link may be the shaggy-haired central character (John Savage), who simply isn't a very intriguing or charismatic presence. Well-enough done for those seeking small movie pleasures. **1/2 from ****
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