The Man from Orlando

2014 • 87 minutes

About this movie

Orlando, a lifeguard in the summer and gangster in the winter, abandons his life of crime and returns to his hometown of Priddy, Texas. After getting in over his head with his Olympic swimmer ex-girlfriend and a crew of volunteer firefighters, his former lifeguard gang comes after him and the contents of his fanny pack.

Ratings and reviews

I love this movie so much. Even if it wasn't about a 'war' between lifeguards and firefighters, it'd be awesome... but it ... IS. The writing was stellar and the pacing good...it felt a little long in parts but in others it felt like the director really knew how to let a scene breathe. Great comedic acting, fun cast. Worth it.

"The Man from Orlando" is a quirky, rather hilarious, comedy about going home. Or more to the point, why would you try? Of course, Orlando (it's the guy's name, not his hometown, and makes for a great running gag) tries to reconnect with his place of origin. You'd expect him to give up, but then we wouldn't have this gem of a movie. Many would say, "You can't go home again, just keep going." I say, give it, and this movie, a shot.