Rat Race (2001)

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Donald P. Sinclair (Cleese) has placed six separate gold coins in different slot machines in his casino. The lucky six who find these coins discover an opportunity of a lifetime. The chance to own $2 million. Locked up in a locker in New Mexico, these six contestants must now race each other, to be the first to the cash. There are no rules in place and everything that could possibly happen, does. Whilst, behind the scenes, Sinclair's associates are placing their bets. (imdb)

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Directed By: Jerry Zucker

Written By: Andy Breckman

Starring: John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg, Seth Green, Cuba Gooding Jr., Amy Smart, Rowan Atkinson, Jon Lovitz, Breckin Meyer, Kathy Najimy, Wayne Knight, Dave Thomas, Vince Vieluf

Genres: Comedy, Adventure

Country: Canada, USA

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Rat Race belongs to 14 collections

1. Feel Good Movies (collaborative: moderated by Midaso - 17 stars)

2. Road Trip (collaborative: moderated by td888 - 12 stars)

3. Top 3000 movies with the most votes on IMDb (public: fanfic - 5 stars)

4. Product Placement (collaborative: moderated by Jellysauce - 3 stars)

5. Famous People Acting As Themselves (No Documentaries) (collaborative: moderated by SirStuckey - 3 stars)

6. Top 2000 movies with the most votes on IMDb (public: fanfic - 2 stars)

7. Racing (collaborative: moderated by darkman - 1 star)

8. Race Across the ________! (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 1 star)

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10. Available on Divicast (collaborative: moderated by Dunstan-xxx)

11. saw in theater (public: ribcage)

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TCI | Percentile | Date Rated | # Stars (Reviews)

Stars	User	Rating
6	Magb	50 _15th
This movie has what must be the worst ending of any movie ever. Other than that it's decent.
6	recklessmess	68 _44th
It's hard to accurately rate this movie when you're left with the disgusting aftertaste of Smash Mouth. Still, it's good to be true to yourself, stand your ground and say how you really feel, especially when those around you joke about your love of this movie.
5	BillyShears	40 _12th
It was ehn, it was like a bland holiday family dinner but then right at the end your uncle Smash Mouth takes you into the garage. Jon Lovitz “a dollar?!” forever. What the hell was Vince Vieluf?
4	doctor7	53 _32nd
People do silly things in silly situations. Basicially if you find that funny then you will like this movie. Sadly I don't find such things all that entertaining for an entire movie. Although it's not bad, it's just not anything special.
3	StarSiren	50 _13th
Some funny moments.
3	Sockman	10 _5th
It was a crappy (perhaps not terrible) "Mad Mad Mad Mad World" ripoff and then it completely falls apart in the last five minutes. What the fuck?
3	Tripwyre	34 _16th
It's impossible for a wacky ensemble comedy with this cast to be utterly devoid of humour, so be sure, Rat Race has some laughs. They come mostly from Cleese, Thomas, and Lovitz -- some of the other characters/plotlines have their moments, but others are just damn annoying. I'd forgive that somewhat, because when the jokes hit they are very funny, but holy fuck this is one of the worst ending I've seen in a film. I mean, I've seen some bad endings, but Smash Mouth? Is this happening?
3	BeeDub	78 _39th
The scene at the World War II veterans' meeting is brilliant. Everything else is meh.
2	pilgermann	30 _7th
In terms of relativity, the longest film I've ever seen.
2	citysqwirl	74 _50th
Dim-witted and extremely broad but occasionally very funny.
2	Mentaculus	69 _50th
The very definition of early 2000's aesthetic, down to the South Park-lite credits, blaringly-lit nothing-to-see-here cinematography, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Amy Smart, you are missed wherever you are. Likewise it's a terrible film somehow bettered by some moments of extreme comedy that push the boundaries of good taste, for the better. Like Hitler's Car. No, Smash Mouth still doesn't count, not sorry. But Lovitz could be playing Hitler's harmonica to All Star. See, that IS funny.
2	joel-w-m	5 _25th
Its over-the-top plot contrivance-driven brand of comedy isn't particularly clever or subtle, of course, but so help me, some dud bits aside, I still laughed quite a bit (the Jewish Pear family in Hitler's car, Enrico and Zack delivering the human heart, and Owen with the bus full of Lucys were standout storylines) and Sinclair and his buds' ridiculous bets were a fun side-gag. The misguided attempt at a heartwarming ending sticks out like a sore thumb though (Smash Mouth+crowd surfing=eyeroll).
2	nobamba	50 _45th
Maybe a few people too many (Rowen Atkinson, Vince Vieluf) so some interesting characters could have used more screen time. Amy Smart was great as a crazy lady. Lanei Chapman should have been in more movies. Did Gloria Allred pay for a role? A surprising number of famous people (Cuba Gooding Jr) at the time who fell off the map. The ending was terrible, even if Smash Mouth was popular. Great setups (I Love Lucy bus) Fav scene: the deadpan Barbie Museum was hilarious.
1	eveelun	52 _12th
Occasionally funny, but it relies too much on age-old stereotypes (lesbian bikers, dishonest hookers, insane ex-girlfriends, etc.) that are not so much offensive as they are stale. The ending is forced, awkward, and incredibly dated.
1	jimmynmu	46 _29th
Good for a few decent laughs.
1	UKSubs	14 _10th
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World had famous comedians and actors. Rat Race had mostly unknowns and has-beens, save Rowan Atkinson. The difference is startling.
1	cellophane	65 _12th
There is indeed some funny junk in Rat Race- mostly thanks to John Cleese, Dave Thomas, and Jon Lovitz - but the rest is forgettable.
1	JohnnyZombie	76 _35th
Pretty funny, but the ending with Smash Mouth was awful.
1	TheDenizen	65 _51st
Madcap comedy about a cross country race for a pot of cash. Huge and reasonably talented cast, some good laughs, but the ending falls well short of expectations. Smash Mouth? Really?
1	twincinema	25 _9th
Cut this movie down to just the Jon Lovitz scenes, and you have an award-winner.
1	Grit	12 _9th
A cobbled together plotline, numerous cringe worthy moments and some suprisingly poor acting, this supposedly real-life cartoon falls flat on its face. I was expecting a humourous adventure in the theme of the Wacky Racers, especially with John Cleese and Rowan Atkinson involved, but have to say I was quite dissapointed. Not that it doesn't have its monents, it's just that they are infrequent and coupled with equally annoying and tired set-pieces.
1	theficionado	13 _10th
Groping clumsily for madcap, it manages to hit fucking insufferable instead. And just when you think you can't get any more pissed off, Smashmouth appears.
1	febraro	50 _10th
HEY NOW YOU'RE A ROCK STAR GET YOUR GAME ON, GO PLAAAAAY
1	jonquill	55 _5th
They picked the right screen shot for this one.
1	close2nd	75 _25th
The best attempt to remake Cannonball Run without actually remaking it. Props to being a sleeper comedy and well-casted.
1	IHateMovies	45 _20th
Has some moments of exceptional comedy.
1	elmakebabi	29 _6th
I lost my IQ along the way! ?=/&&%+^'''!' (Points are just for the opening credits.)
1	Melvin Smif	10 _14th
Do yourself a favor watch Cannonball Run instead.
1	rude	60 _33rd
Kinda takes the wattage out of the phrase "star power," don't it?
1	spleen	59 _26th
It's a bad, bad, bad, bad film.
1	colincsl	30 _14th
Shitty version of It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
1	DavidJohnson	28 _10th
One of the most unrealistic and stupid films I've ever seen. None of the gags are good. None of the actors are good (except for maybe Seth Green). It has perhaps the worst ending for any movie ever.
1	hellboy76	59 _24th
It felt a little too Cannonball Runny to me.
1	GreatScott85	68 _23rd
A decent romp that, while not nearly as good as its aspirations, still provides some good laughs here and there.
1	Corbad	50 _15th
It's incredibly crammed with jokes, but only a precious few hit home (most of those thanks to the inimitable Rowan Atkinson). Most of the others are just ... yelling or discomfort.

Average Percentile 32.35% from 5621 Ratings