Nothing to Lose
A movie review by Michael J. Legeros
Copyright 1997 by Michael J. Legeros
(Touchstone) Directed by Steve Oedekerk Written by Steve Oedekerk Cast Tim Robbins, Martin Lawrence, John C. McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, Kelly Preston, Michael McKean MPAA Rating "R" (presumably for language) Running Time 98 minutes Reviewed at Mission Valley Cinemas, Raleigh, NC (18JUL97)
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Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence are certainly the oddest couple to come down the pike in a while. Mr. Susan Sarandon plays Nick Beam, a Southern California ad executive whose car is jacked by an unemployed electronics expert (Lawrence). The catch? Nick has just discovered his wife in bed with the boss. "Boy, did you pick the wrong guy on the wrong day." Click go the door locks, squeal go the tires, and you can take it from there. Yes, they become reluctant best buds. Yes, they become partners in crime. Yes, these and other ridiculous plot points are cheerfully telegraphed in advance by writer/director Steve Oedekerk (THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, ACE VENTURA 2: WHEN NATURE CALLS). Though the shaggy dog story grows increasingly (and distressingly) warm and fuzzy, Robbins and Lawrence have a remarkably playful chemistry. In fact, they're almost *too* playful. During several exchanges, the actors appear barely able to maintain straight faces. With John C. McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, Kelly Preston, Michael McKean, and, whap!, Irma P. Hall.
Grade: C
-- Mike Legeros - Movie Hell http://www.nonvirtual.com/hell
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