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Big Trouble

Big Trouble

2002
Comedy, Crime
1h 25m
From the creative mind of Pulitzer winner Dave Barry, comes a film following a chain of events inspired by the arrival of a mysterious suitcase in Miami. Arthur Herk, a corrupt business owner, wants to get his hands on the case. At the same time, two hit men want him whacked. Tired of his constant fixation on drinking and television, Herk's wife Anna and daughter Jenny decide to find new love interests in divorced dad Eliot Arnold and his son Matt... (imdb)
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Big Trouble

2002
Comedy, Crime
1h 25m
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Rated 14 Aug 2007
62
23rd
Adapting a Dave Barry book to the screem is like trying to wrestle a greased iguana into a mailbox while eating a pop tart while spitting out the green sprinkles. In other words, your going to miss a lot in the translation. Plus, the book was a victim of the times around it - 9/11 delayed the release of the film due to subject matter. Jason Lee, Janeane Garofalo and Dennis Farina shine through though.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
67
46th
I like this movie. A victim of circumstance, this was made unseen by 9/11. But there's something about this ensemble and one-liners that make this well above-average.
Rated 25 Oct 2010
65
36th
I don't see why some people think this film isn't funny. It's situational, ironic, sarcastic, and realistic humor about people in similar-occurring situations.
Rated 07 Jul 2007
58
29th
Passable comedic yarn, some nice set pieces, and it has Foreman from House in it, being an FBI man instead of a Doctor for once. I suppose the highest praise I could give it is that it wasn't as shit as I thought it would be.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
4th
This movie definitely suffers from having too many characters and not enough time for us to care for any of them and their stories. It's interesting, but overall it's too much to take in.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
24
2nd
So bad that you probably won't even crack a smile if you watch it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
18th
A pretty good ensemble comedy that works when it's on and completely fumbles when it's off.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
18
15th
Goes all over the map, but never hits paydirt. If you don't see half the jokes coming from a mile away, you really need to get out more
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
15th
Fails on many more levels than it succeeds.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
46
36th
This move isn't worth much, but the exchanges with the FBI agents make it quite amusing. "We're opperating under Special Executive order 768-04 which basically means that if it's a matter of national security, we can send a search party and a dobberman pintcher up your ass."
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
12th
Tries to be entertaining by throwing as many characters as possible into one story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
57
20th
american version of snatch
Rated 17 Sep 2007
65
49th
pretty harmless and entertaining comedy
Rated 29 Feb 2008
37
28th
Again similar cast (mostly supporting roles) with Men in Black II, same director, same publishing year. Too much comedy for one director.
Rated 16 Mar 2008
70
55th
I guess I'm a sucker for ensembles.
Rated 17 Aug 2008
40
18th
Woulda been ok, without the horrible actor to start out with, Tim Allen, cruising through for a paycheck.
Rated 24 Apr 2009
80
80th
Funny as hell
Rated 27 Jun 2009
5
56th
Many jokes fall flat but overall enjoyable.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
67
73rd
ger; [Jede Menge Ärger]; im rahmen eines spiels verhindert der sohn eines werbegestalters einen mord, als zwei russen einen mysteriösen koffer verkaufen wollen beginnt eine chaotische Hetzjagd.
Rated 10 Sep 2010
70
49th
It's funny. A few missteps along the way, but most jokes hit their mark.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
60
26th
Fairly average crime comedy is worth seeing for the interesting and largely familiar cast.
Rated 27 May 2011
30
6th
What could have been a terrific adaptation of the wonderful Dave Barry book in the right hands turns into a humdrum Tim Allen vehicle. Stanley Tucci and Dennis Farina save it from being truly terrible.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
60
23rd
Not a good adaptation. Has its moments
Rated 24 Jun 2015
100
91st
Absolutely in love. Not too much depth too it, but if you want to get a break - especially if you are depressed and emotional like me - that's a gift for you.
Rated 29 Apr 2017
20
0th
all movies that i have given score 20 (is just for my own interpretation) these ones i decided not to watch it, by childish / worthless trailer
Rated 23 Dec 2020
68
41st
It was funny sometimes and annoying most of the times, but instantly forgettable the minute I changed the channel. I never understood why you need so many characters played by B-list actors to tell a mediocre at best story unless it is a ruthless money grab. Oh.
Rated 15 May 2022
72
42nd
Game attempt by Sonnenfeld to strike GET SHORTY paydirt comes frustratingly close (especially due to the enthusiastic performances by a well-chosen cast), but the completely forced and contrived underpinning of this tale eventually weighs it down, especially during an overly noisy (and wacky) third act. Still fun to watch and definitely has its pleasures, including Farina and Russo essentially repeating themselves, Tucci’s full-blown egomaniac and Sizemore’s cluelessly dumb career criminal.
Rated 09 Dec 2022
70
74th
Something's missing here as Big Trouble is certainly less than the whole of its parts, but it's still an enjoyable romp held together by its taut script and menagerie cast. It looks like a garbage disposal.

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