Joe (Tim Allen) is the "A/V guy" for a
pharmaceutical company. You'll love their slogan:
"Volomin: Making you better than you really are."
Joe is recently divorced, habitually overlooked
for promotion and in general; but it's a parking lot
bully that slaps Joe into a new outlook on life and
himself. Running home with his tail between his legs,
Joe eventually emerges with a new perspective that
attracts previously oblivious colleagues to him like
leeches to flesh. His distinguishing characteristic:
Joe challenges that bully to a public fist-fight.
Neither Joe's daughter, nor his romantic interest,
support this barbaric stance. Still, Joe learns the
fine art of hand-to-hand from a has-been action star
(Jim Belushi).
Extremely light, but pleasant. Rarely a big laugh,
but a friendly supply of chuckles; "Joe" maintains a
mild smile. A romantic comedy to boot, Joe's stand
isn't only for his self-respect ... it's for the girl
too.
Screenwriter John Scot Shepherd's (Joe's namesake)
12-year old daughter inspired the role of Joe's
little girl, "Natalie, like my own kid could easily
be the caretaker of the family."
Belushi, who has experience both in action films
and martial arts says, "Karate and teaching both
share a sense of honor, and helping people is often a
spiritual experience."
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