Rubin and EdCrispin Glover is Rubin Farr - a long haired, cat loving recluse who spends his days listening to Mahler and squeaking his dead cat's mouse. He lives in a motel room in a motel that his mother runs and owns. His beloved cat Simon has passed away and Rubin keeps him in his freezer as he has not yet found the perfect place to bury him... Rubin's mother is sick of Rubin having no friends and threatens to takes away his music and return it only when he bring homes a friend. Enter Ed. A hopeless failure with a massive anger problem currently active in an organization that he has no idea is a pyramid scheme.The two meet up and the chaos begins. Rubin hijacks Ed's car to in order to find the perfect place to bury his dead cat Simon. Deciding finally to bury the cat in the desert, they make the trip only to have the car break down and end up stranded. Simon finally rests in the cave of the echo people. Meanwhile back in civilization the police are after Ed . Ed finds himself in a right mess, liable for Grand theft auto and kidnapping.As Ed says.... "it's going to get weird now, isn't it?". The dialogue in Rubin and Ed is great and is a major staple in the film. The film focuses more on character development and discovery more than plot, so the dialogue holds up well and never gets tedious. There are some great over the top / gross out scenes involving the cat and Rubin quenching his thirst...(now you have to watch it don't you) The casting, the sets and costumes are flawless. If you love movies with askew characters and wacky storylines, Rubin and Ed will indulge you to the fullest. Whilst the comedy might not be favoured by all, the showdown scene where Rubin flings his shoe at Rula (Karen Black)will be guaranteed to give everyone a laugh. The soundtrack is pretty bitchin' too. Rubin and Ed is available on DVD from Trent Harris' website for $25 U.S including shipping you can order it by clicking here or email harristrent@yahoo.com
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