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	The Big Kahuna Movie Review at Hollywood Video
		Revolving around three characters in a hotel room, this modest yet engaging film tackles the big issues — life, death, religion — with enough humor and insight to overcome its familiar setup.
		Filmed theatrical adaptations live or die by their actors' performances, and all three of Kahuna's stars rise to the challenge.
		As a result, Kahuna feels like a filmed play, but Swanbeck's intimate approach also keeps the viewer close to the characters.Though The Big Kahuna is ultimately too small-scale to be more than a showcase for some good performances, it remains a minor triumph.
	www.hollywoodvideo.com /movies/movie.aspx?MID=129796&LF=MRM&LF=MRP (568 words)

	DAILY BRUIN ONLINE - Facinelli takes atypical road to success (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The film pits these three dissimilar characters in a hospitality suite as they wait for "the big kahuna," the man who can greatly profit their company.
		In the film, Bob is clean-cut, soft-spoken and possesses a wide-eyed alertness.
		In "The Big Kahuna," the two older businessmen are amused by Bob's naive idealism.
	www.dailybruin.ucla.edu /db/issues/00/04.25/ae.kahuna.html (1028 words)

	SCREEN IT! ARTISTIC REVIEW: THE BIG KAHUNA
		Larry, on the other hand, is eager to make his pitch to their biggest potential client, dubbed "The Big Kahuna," but is otherwise a sardonic man with no qualms about speaking his mind or belittling others with his acerbic wit and comments.
		When their efforts of landing the Big Kahuna seemingly fail, the tensions rise and the differences between the men soon leads to some unpredictable revelations and behavior.
		Films, on the other hand, can go anywhere and show most anything, but often given off a much different feel than their proscenium-based relatives.
	www.screenit.com /ourtake/2000/the_big_kahuna.html (946 words)

	riverfronttimes.com \| Film \| The Big Kahuna
		Kahuna also marks the film debut of stage director John Swanbeck and screenwriter Roger Rueff.
		The Big Kahuna may be one of those plays, but it doesn't have enough power in the first place to make a strong claim on our attentions.
		Spacey is the main reason to watch; as is always the case, even in his less compelling films, he manages to impress through sheer force of talent.
	www.riverfronttimes.com /issues/2000-05-17/film/film5.html (594 words)

	Big Kahuna
		Based on the play Hospitality Suite, The Big Kahuna takes place almost entirely in the one room of the hospitality suite the men rented to hold their company's reception.
		Kahuna's real contribution to the realm of sales-themed literature is the view it offers into the heart of men who have spent varying parts of their life in the corporate world.
		The Big Kahuna shows the inner life of the company man and suggests that there might just be a soul in the minions of marketing after all.
	www.hippopress.com /film/bigkahuna.htm (500 words)

	Big kahuna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		"Big kahuna" is a common slang term for the person in charge of something.
		It comes from the Hawaiian word kahuna, meaning shaman or wizard.
		There was also a movie, released in 1999, called "The Big Kahuna."
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Big_kahuna (117 words)

	DVD Review: The Big Kahuna
		"The Big Kahuna" certainly offered a number of fine actors, but it was passed over by audiences early this year - a sort of junior "Glengarry Glen Ross", the film is essentially a smaller play adapted for the screen.
		It's mainly a dialogue-driven film, and the only place it slightly expands upon that is in Christopher Young("Rounders", "Hurricane")'s score, which is offered very lightly from the surrounds a handful of times.
		The "play"-like nature of the film is mainly dialogue though; although the audio is basic, there really aren't any opportunities missed.
	www.currentfilm.com /dvdreviews/bigkahunadvd.html (669 words)

	A Fistful of Reviews - The Big Kahuna (2000)
		Bob is the only one who comes into contact with "The Big Kahuna," but whether or not he makes the sale is barely even secondary to what this film has to say.
		All that aside, "The Big Kahuna" is a surprisingly solid film.
		Definitely one of those films that will be talked about a year from now as one of those great movies that nobody saw.
	www.afistfulofreviews.com /abcd/bigkahuna_jj.htm (704 words)

	JoBlo reviews the movie "The Big Kahuna"
		The film on the whole is actually kind of uneven, with the first thirty minutes or so concentrating more on the hip one-liners and straight-talking sales bullshit, while the second half seriously switches into a high existential mode.
		Plot is actually secondary in this film, with the "big kahuna" dopplegangering as the big client for whom the boys await, and the mid-life crisis which DeVito's character is seemingly going through.
		All in all, this film is to be suggested to those who enjoy the plotless, deep character studies rife with conversations on top of conversations, on top of a few more conversations.
	www.joblo.com /bigkahuna.htm (1240 words)

	The Big Kahuna
		They convene in the hospitality suite of their hotel to discuss their game plan, which is to land one major client, "the big kahuna", or they can forget about going home.
		Where "Glengarry" examined the motivation behind the men who are defined by their jobs, "Kahuna" goes one step further to consider why they took these jobs in the first place.
		The fact that the film has the look and feel of a stage presentation makes perfect sense, since it was adapted from the appropriately-named stage play "Hospitality Suite".
	www.moviemantz.com /movie_reviews/500/big_kahuna.html (805 words)

	Big Kahuna, The (1999) - a Movie Review by The Phantom Tollbooth
		If you showed The Big Kahuna to 100 intelligent people, I'm sure that 95 of them would guess that it was originally a play.
		The twist of the story is that Bob is the one who unwittingly meets the Kahuna and then lets him get away, more concerned with sharing about Jesus than his company.
		I think Spacey is a tremendous talent and believe he does a fine job in Big Kahuna, but detractors who find him too cocky or flamboyant will certainly have plenty of ammunition here.
	www.tollbooth.org /2000/movies/bigkahuna.html (976 words)

	Duke Kahanamoku - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For the film, see The Big Kahuna (film).
		Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968), "The Big Kahuna", is generally regarded as the inventor of the modern sport of surfing.
		During his time living in Southern California, Kahanamoku also performed in Hollywood as an extra and a character actor in several films.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Duke_Kahanamoku (980 words)

	The Big Kahuna - Cinequest 10 Opening Night
		It's the night of their big reception, and along with ushering the fresh-faced Bob (Pete Facinelli) into their less-than-glamorous life of salesmanship, the biggest client of their careers is about to pass through their door.
		Larry and Phil have been selling for years, and in their highly competitive career of urgency, non-stop travel, and seemingly never-ending nights, it is understandable that their fear of failure is personified by new kid on the block Bob.
		The Big Kahuna is a wonderfully crafted and intense film by first-time helmer, John Swanbeck, whose own work as a theatre director has provided a natural transit into creating intriguing and mature films.
	www.cinequest.org /2000/guide/big_kahuna.html (245 words)

	Flipside Movie Emporium: The Big Kahuna Movie Review
		Based on the play Hospitality Suite, The Big Kahuna joins earlier Spacey projects such as Glengarry Glen Ross and Hurlyburly as a transfer from stage to screen.
		Filmed in only 16 days on a microscopic budget, The Big Kahuna takes place almost entirely in a single hotel room: the hospitality suite overlooking beautiful downtown Wichita.
		We're left with a drawn-out character study rather than a real film, punctuated by extended periods of dialogue and a lot of tight close-ups.
	www.flipsidemovies.com /bigkahuna.html (706 words)

	Movie Review - The Big Kahuna - www.ericdsnider.com - The Official Website of Eric D. Snider
		The influence of Samuel Beckett's absurdist play "Waiting for Godot" is still being felt, lately in "The Big Kahuna," a film based on the play "Hospitality Suite," written (and adapted for the screen) by Roger Rueff.
		Their "Godot" is Dick Fuller, a man who is the "big kahuna" of business-types who, if he buys Lodestar's industrial lubricants, will make everybody very wealthy and very happy.
		The film's only major misstep is in the final moments, as that faux-inspirational "graduation address" song from last year (the one with all the wise advice like "Don't read fashion magazines; they will only make you feel ugly") plays on the soundtrack.
	www.ericdsnider.com /movies/the-big-kahuna (649 words)

	The Big Kahuna (2000): Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, Peter Facinelli - PopMatters Film Review
		As with many plays translated to film, the lack of physical movement and the abundance of dialogue make for a decidedly slow-moving work that must struggle to keep the audience's interest.
		Fuller, the title's referent (the "Big Kahuna") and president of the company whose account the three are courting.
		This significance of this revelation saves the film from its more melancholy meandering and explains why the figure of the salesman continues to operate as a focus of both film and theater.
	www.popmatters.com /film/reviews/b/big-kahuna.shtml (1225 words)

	DVD Verdict Review - The Big Kahuna
		At its heart, The Big Kahuna is a stage play where three men ponder, talk about, and muse upon their lives, their future, and their very existence all within the modest confines of a Wichita, Kansas, hotel suite.
		The film rises or falls upon their acting shoulders, as they are in nearly every second of the film.
		The Big Kahuna is acquitted, at least to this Judge's tastes, but Universal is named as an unindicted co-conspirator for its deficient attention to extra content.
	www.dvdverdict.com /reviews/bigkahuna.php (963 words)

	bfi \| Sight & Sound \| Top Ten Poll 2002 - Critics Top Ten 2002
		The shooting style is elegantly minimal and formally reticent, and the film's devastating emotional impact is drawn as much from what is unsaid and unshown as from what is revealed.
		What he produced was a visually stunning film romance that ranks as one of the last hurrahs of the silent period.
		The definitive film about film-making - as much about the agonies of the creative process as the ecstasies - it's no wonder the movie is so popular with directors.
	www.bfi.org.uk /sightandsound/topten/poll/critics.html (558 words)

	FilmJunkies Review - The Big Kahuna
		Bob returns from his meeting with "the Big Kahuna" only to report that he has spent the last few hours discussing Jesus with the man. Not once did he mention lubricants with the president, or hand over the business cards to Mr.
		Concerning his conversation with "the Big Kahuna" about Jesus, which Bob initiated, Phil says, "As soon as you steer a conversation, you become a marketing rep." Bob could be selling Jesus or lubricants, but he is not deceiving anyone into thinking his conversation is not still trying to make a pitch.
		"The Big Kahuna" is a candid tale of how newcomers can learn valuable lessons from the old professionals if they are just willing to listen to the idea that they might not just have everything figured out right.
	www.filmjunkies.net /reviews/review_ab/bigkahunajud/bigkahunajud.html (985 words)

	BrothersJudd.com - Review of John Swanbeck's The Big Kahuna
		The film takes place entirely in the one hotel room, betraying its stage origins (play and screenplay are both by Roger Rueff).
		Here the film gets to the very essence of Judeo-Christianity, the recognition that humanity is defined by its imperfection, by sinfulness, by the capacity to do wrong, even to do evil.
		It's a superior and thoughtful film and, though some may justifiably find it too slow or uneventful, it is worth seeing just for DeVito's fine performance and for the nicely nuanced treatment of religious themes and of the human condition.
	www.brothersjudd.com /index.cfm/fuseaction/reviews.moviedetail/movie_id/20 (1480 words)

	The Big Kahuna (2000)
		Revolving around three characters in a hotel room, this modest yet engaging film tackles the big issues — life, death, religion — with enough humor and insight to overcome its familiar setup.
		Filmed theatrical adaptations live or die by their actors' performances, and all three of Kahuna's stars rise to the challenge.
		As a result, Kahuna feels like a filmed play, but Swanbeck's intimate approach also keeps the viewer close to the characters.Though The Big Kahuna is ultimately too small-scale to be more than a showcase for some good performances, it remains a minor triumph.
	www.reel.com /movie.asp?MID=129796&Tab=reviews&CID=13 (413 words)

	The Big Kahuna (2000)
		Many people tend to dislike films that are adapted from plays, usually because those films tend not to utilize the visual capabilities of cinema.
		The premise for this film is one of those hit or miss situations.
		The Big Kahuna will probably receive some good reviews from other critics, but I can guarantee that the average moviegoer will be bored silly, no matter how big of a fan of Kevin Spacey you are.
	www.moovees.com /review/big-kahuna.html (341 words)

	SPLICEDwire \| "The Big Kahuna" review (2000)
		In the case of "The Big Kahuna," is the way he chews gum.
		In "Kahuna" he's holed up in a hotel suite during a trade convention with two fellow industrial lubricant hoofers -- disenchanted veteran Phil (Danny DeVito) and nervous greenhorn Bob (Peter Facinelli, "Supernova") -- as they wait for a chance to pitch a major new client.
		The plot, which eventually finds the big, career-making or -breaking sale resting uncomfortably in the hands of the inexperienced Bob, is only a backdrop designed to showcase modest tour de force performances based in sharp, idiosyncratic dialogue.
	www.splicedonline.com /00reviews/bigkahuna.html (562 words)

	clevescene.com \| Film \| Kevin's Kahuna
		When stars get popular enough, they begin to get to call their own shots: Thus we have The Big Kahuna, the debut release of Kevin Spacey's production company.
		"The Big Kahuna." It doesn't take a crystal ball to realize that it's Bob, the green kid with no apparent sales skills, who is going to be the one to snag The Big Kahuna's attention.
		While The Big Kahuna may be one of those plays, it doesn't have enough power in the first place to make a strong claim on our attentions.
	www.clevescene.com /issues/2000-05-18/film/film4.html (538 words)

	The Big Kahuna
		To make a really big impression and close more deals, its customary to have a hospitality suite on an upper floor of the hotel, that offers a view of the city, with a bartender and plenty of finger food.
		The Big Kahuna is literally THE big prospect that when closed, changes your fortunes substantially and for the better.
		The Big Kahuna is about following your passion in life, and pursuing your goals with a whatever it takes attitude.
	www.reelmoviecritic.com /2000/id126.htm (654 words)

	Film Blather: The Big Kahuna
		But the power didn't go out and film, directed by John Swanbeck from a stage play by Roger Rueff (who also adapted it for the screen), pulls an odious stunt that rapidly deflates it, taking away a good portion of the film's complexity and ambiguity and leaving nothing to the imagination.
		Three industrial lubricant salesmen gather in a hospitality suit, hoping to court a major client (referred to as the Big Kahuna) who is supposed to show up at a reception that night.
		After a scintillating, thought-provoking 90 minutes, The Big Kahuna has one of its characters literally deliver a monologue to the camera dictating what the movie we've just seen was about, effectively toppling any interpretation I may have come up with.
	www.ultimate-movie.com /review.php?n=bigkahuna (655 words)

	Amazon.com: Big Kahuna: DVD: John Swanbeck,Kevin Spacey,Danny DeVito,Peter Facinelli,Paul Dawson (II) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The film finds a believable and gripping tone with which to question faith and spirituality, and concludes that all three men are spiritual in their own way: Larry finds meaning through his job, Bob through Christ, and Phil lies somewhere inbetween, tired of the charade of his career but unsure how to continue.
		"The Big Kahuna" is a succinct, quiet, and surprisingly affecting film.
		Suffice it to say, the title, "The Big Kahuna," of course alludes to God, and ironically uses a rather banal situation as a vehicle to examine what and how we perceive God to be, and how those perceptions shape our existence whether or not our third-eye-spiritual-awareness is foremost within our interactions and choices.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000092T3R?v=glance (2607 words)

	Big Kahuna reviews
		The casting in Kahuna is perfect - DeVito was pure genius, Facinnelli doe-eyed but believable and Spacey was Spacey - all that I hope for in his performances.
		The Big Kahuna is about 3 salesmen trying to land a big, important client at a sales convention in Wichita, Kansas.
		I think this is a film for fans of the actors, more than a film that stands on it's own merits.
	www.drivingmrspacey.com /TheBigKahunaFanReviews.htm (981 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Film \| Reviews \| The Big Kahuna
		A 'kahuna' is a Hawaiian word for village elder or shaman and is used in American business circles as a variant of honcho for the boss man in a company.
		In The Big Kahuna, adapted but not opened up by Roger Rueff from his chamber play, three men from the marketing department of a Chicago lubricants firm wait in a hospitality suite they've hired at a convention in Wichita, Kansas.
		Their aim is to grab the attention of the elusive 'big kahuna' of a major conglomerate, whom they've never met.
	film.guardian.co.uk /News_Story/Critic_Review/Observer_review/0,4267,1329213,00.html (191 words)

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