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The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

2004
Comedy, Crime
1h 44m
This retelling of the critically acclaimed 1955 comedy stars Hanks as Goldthwait Higginson Dorr III, Ph.D., a charlatan professor who's assembled a gang of "experts" for the heist of the century. (Touchstone Pictures)
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The Ladykillers

2004
Comedy, Crime
1h 44m
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Rated 22 Feb 2008
31
12th
Although I love most of the Coens' work, this one is just awful. I'm even being generous with the score. How could such geniuses create something this bad?
Rated 15 May 2008
75
44th
A strong performance from Hanks makes this quite a pleasant dark comedy. It's rather simple and some jokes get a little tiring but it is funny and very well put together.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
66
46th
Talkin 'bout I left my wallet in El Segundo!
Rated 20 Jan 2011
80
47th
The most underrated Coen Bros (although they can afford to be underrated at times). Funny allegorical spirituality.
Rated 10 Jul 2007
81
63rd
Fun times to see Tom Hanks a calculating villain, which is a far cry from a fun-loving, tender-hearted family man to which he is prone to being cast.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
60
10th
I love the Coens and I tried to like this film, but I just couldn't do it. Maybe I should rewatch is sometime, I don't know.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
One of the lesser Coen efforts, to be sure, but Hanks just absolutely kills in this; you really wish he would have gotten that money. Whoops, spoilers.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
52
25th
I despised this movie. I think it was the ending that did it. I still can't believe this is a Coen Bros. movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
52nd
For some reason I liked this quite a bit. Not the best Coen brothers movie, of course, but it's amusing and sometime hilarious. I must say that I'm not bothered by profanity, but this one almost becomes offensive at times!
Rated 26 Jul 2008
38
7th
It's the only Coen brothers movie I've seen that has bored me. It doesn't have any of the magic of their other films.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
76
52nd
This is trashy and immature, especially by Coen. Bros standards, but I still found it hilarious at times. Tom Hanks is incredible as the smooth-talking, sweetly-Southern professor. Even though his character is so odd and out of place for the time period, his performance is one that I'll never forget. Marlon Wayans is loud and boisterous, as he normally is, but the scenes that pair his obscenity-laced outbursts with Hanks' calm and well-spoken responses are classic, despite their obvious nature.
Rated 28 Jul 2009
36
10th
Hands down, the most disappointing film ever from both the Coen Brothers and Tom Hanks.
Rated 07 Jan 2010
68
28th
I didn't feel the need for a remake of Ladykillers. And after seeing this i still don't. It's just not delivering enough new things.
Rated 09 Apr 2010
2
39th
A generic comedy remake, made worth watching by the Coens' involvement. It doesn't stand up to their other comedies, but it's certainly enjoyable when taken on its own merits.
Rated 29 Aug 2010
31
7th
Tom Hanks and J.K Simmons are doing okay, the themes are watchable and some jokes are funny. Nevertheless the movie is far from what it could have been.
Rated 14 Mar 2011
60
36th
I'm generally more forgiving of the lesser Coen Brothers films than other people are. Even their worst stuff, I maintain, is so much more interesting than all the other crap out there that it's at least worth a watch. We just hold them to a higher standard. The Ladykillers ventures the closest of any of their movies to that "not recommended" line, but never crosses it. It's funny and it's smart, but only kinda. Tom Hanks is actually very good though, and saves the movie from mediocrity.
Rated 08 Mar 2012
51
17th
It's ostensibly a heist caper, but everything leading up to the heist itself is terrible and the movie feels like it doesn't really start until there's about 25 minutes left of the runtime. That last 25 minutes is good, but not enough to make up for the rest of the movie. I've always liked the super cartoony Coen films less than the rest, and this is their worst example.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
50
47th
The Ladykillers may anger fans of the original, and it won't be for people who can't tolerate a movie full of caricatures and not realistic people, but for my money it was a compact and funny experience, even if it its second half feels like it goes by far too quickly. It's strange and some of the subplots don't add a whole lot, but most of the film is a lot of fun and it's something I don't feel bad about recommending. This isn't a must-see movie, but it's enjoyable and well worth the time.
Rated 27 Jan 2016
64
19th
A total mess, but an interesting failure regardless. Hanks doesn't get to chew scenery like that anymore.
Rated 02 Feb 2019
65
42nd
Listen, I was about to rank this as the Coens worst, but the final twenty minutes changed my mind. Now I put it a slight notch above "Intolerable Cruelty".
Rated 21 Sep 2019
77
53rd
Endearingly off-kilter Coen film is one of their least substantial, but as an agreeably silly placeholder it gets the requisite chuckles; the entire cast seems to have been given permission to indulge their hammiest tendencies, which makes it a little exhausting, though Hanks' strange, uncharacteristically campy performance (almost a hyper mix of Alec Guinness and Truman Capote) is certainly worth seeing. It's strange to land on ambivalence when discussing a Coen film, but this one manages it!
Rated 29 Jul 2020
45
10th
The last hold out of unseen Coen movies hit as expected. It really is the only film in their canon that I think is bad. Along with The Terminal, 2004 was Tom Hanks' Year-of-the-Accent' and both don't fair well. The Coens do odd characters with expertise, but these aren't characters, they are caricatures. And with that level of camp comes IBS jokes, whatever Ryan Hurst is doing, and false teeth. None of it works well.
Rated 28 May 2022
65
36th
(Haven't seen the original) Irma P. Hall is a delight and J.K. Simmons steals every scene he's in. It has the Coens' typical charm and dark humor but unlike their more balanced comedies you can never really take it seriously, it doesn't ground itself with genuine emotion like a Lebowski/Arizona. What shines through best is the passion for gospel music.
Rated 27 Nov 2006
55
23rd
Incredibly loose comedy, if you like straight up, straight-forward laughs this might not be the best for you, but if you're the type that laughs at those weird jokes and doesn't mind gospel music, dive right in!
Rated 09 Feb 2007
75
32nd
After seventeen years, I decided to give this a refresher. Turns out, it's not terrible. It has no interest in being a pratfall fest a la Home Alone, but rather traces the original while admirably keeping its own unique identity. Some of it is a tad dated, but Hanks is having a deliciously good time and it's difficult not to have one with him. Overall, I don't think there's enough blood pumping through this to match the Coens' usual quality, but I think that's the material's fault.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
65
33rd
flyinn, sinemada, abimle.
Rated 22 Feb 2007
55
49th
Good remake of a British classic comedy.
Rated 23 Feb 2007
30
1st
Original was much better, as usual! Never do a remake!
Rated 26 May 2007
55
48th
Funny.
Rated 14 Jun 2007
50
7th
I loooove the Coen brothers, but this wasn't their script or idea, and it sucked.
Rated 29 Jun 2007
60
7th
Disappointing, especially from the Coen brothers.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
Tom Hanks. 'Nuff said.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
70th
You know... I actually enjoyed this movie. A good crime movie always seems to pick me up and get my mind thinking. This slapstick style was a nice change from the usual.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
27th
Fairly funny, although a low-point of for the Cohen Bros.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
48
44th
Snail's pacing torpedoes this witty Coen heist flick.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
35th
so weird
Rated 14 Aug 2007
44
8th
The film starts out OK, but the last half is just downright bad. The ending didn't help its case either since some of the Ladykillers were actually interesting while Irma P Hall was just downright fucking annoying.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
69th
Saved by likeable performances from most of the characters and that elusive Coen-ambience, as well as interesting cinematography and music. (Note: I have not seen the original version.)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
87th
Another classic from Ealing
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
18th
It has some very funny moments, and the Coen's charm does wonders for it, but there are too many off moments to redeem this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
46th
What do you make of this film? Hanks is brilliant as usual, but the rest are basically forgettable. All in all, though, it's an amusing and unusual story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
69th
A rare Coen brothers movie that is actually funny. Most likely, because it is a remake of a quality comedy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
7th
Mediocre and not really worth seeing at all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
32nd
I wanted to like this movie -- I love the Cohen brothers -- but it was just a scattered mess.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
42
16th
A disappointment
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
49th
I dunno, kinda fell flat.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
7th
Perhaps the worst film the Coen Bros. have made. Dismal, dismal stuff.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
44th
Tom Hanks and JK Simmons are phenomenal.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
54th
Subversive take on the heist film; funny and charming to the point where it's a humble and enjoyable film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
14th
Does contain my favourite Tom Hanks performance.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
11th
One of the Coen Brothers' weaker films. Just never gets off the ground.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
39th
This a very clever ensable piece. Sure Hanks sleepwalks through parts of this movie, but overall it's a decent flick. Underrated but definately worth renting.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
40th
Tom Hanks is a gas and the supporting cast does OK as well. Some strong comedy, but not enough to rave about.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
93rd
Ten trillion times better than the origional. Which is shocking considering that the origional had both Peter Sellers AND parrots. But what are you gonna do? WE MUST HAVE WAFFLES HERE AND FORTHWITH!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
27th
Not Hank's best
Rated 14 Aug 2007
39
32nd
No thanks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
19th
For once, Tom Hanks annoyed me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
28th
Fans of Hanks and Hall should have plenty to respond to, and fans of all the Coen works will want to give it a look, but for everyone else, this is a hit-and-miss endeavor that misses far more than it should given the talent of everyone associated with it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
23rd
very disappointing
Rated 21 Aug 2007
80
80th
Good
Rated 26 Aug 2007
88
59th
Because of my love for the Cohen brothers, this film gets a nod of approval from me. Hank's character is so fiendishly different from his previous roles that he truly shines in unfamiliar territory. Wayons bogs the film down, but his exchanges with J.K. Simmons make up for a majority of how much he hurts this dark comedy.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
75
79th
Pretty funny movie, even if it is one of The Coen's weaker efforts.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
60
37th
Funny but slow at times
Rated 17 Oct 2007
10
6th
like watching paint dry
Rated 20 Oct 2007
2
2nd
This movie sucked! It was so stupid and offensive that we walked out.
Rated 20 Nov 2007
43
26th
Wasn't that impressed.
Rated 05 Dec 2007
70
48th
"sei nel mio cuore". piuttosto grazioso e divertente
Rated 24 Feb 2008
30
9th
One of the Coens' worst. Bad remake. When you think it'll get better.. It gets even worse.
Rated 07 Apr 2008
62
17th
Charming in its way. Take it or leave it. The highlight was definitely the music, which seemed to be the only part on par with previous Co' Bro's efforts.
Rated 14 Apr 2008
95
36th
HAS TOM HANKS EVER STEERED YOU WRONG??? NAH DIDN'T THINK SO
Rated 12 May 2008
40
5th
Failure. I think this is a big Coen Brothers inside joke. IT HAS TO BE!
Rated 19 May 2008
72
41st
A deeply dissatisfactory outing by the Coen's that hardly even passes for watchable. It's barely even fathomable that the coen's could have released something so unbelievably lukewarm, almost even sad.
Rated 26 May 2008
76
44th
It's ok but the original was far better. If you're looking for the dry suave sophistication of the original forget it. It's fine for mental chewing gum but here is more proof that remakes are just lazy film making.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
55
41st
Tom Hanks tries to save the movie but the script did not help. There's even a good idea, it could have been better used. Still, not bad.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
85
33rd
Suprisingly funny.
Rated 26 Jun 2008
60
14th
Somehow I managed to see this thing twice, once in Japanese, because it was on and I was too lazy to change the captioning. The second time, in English wasn't much better, which is a shame because the concept of living in a fussy old lady's basement while orchestrating a heist should have been hilarious. Hank's character is just weirdly conceived and it get improbably boring in places
Rated 27 Jun 2008
71
42nd
Not without its own charm, but the comparison is inevitable, and not to this flick's benefit. They must have known this, and they went ahead and made it anyway.
Rated 08 Jul 2008
30
2nd
Easily the weakest entry in the Coen Brothers otherwise consistent filmography. The egregious lack of atmosphere hurts this movie the most.
Rated 10 Jul 2008
90
63rd
Not very popular or well-recepted but I loved Tom Hanks' character. The old black lady I thought was hysterical as well.
Rated 03 Aug 2008
23
1st
A Tom Hanks misfire...and I like Tom Hanks
Rated 07 Aug 2008
75
72nd
Actually, a very clever remake of the 1955 classic. Well worth a looksee
Rated 25 Aug 2008
5
9th
Whatcha doing under the bed Tom Hanks? That's right - you should of stayed there for this horrible, flatulant crap fest.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
39
25th
Comfortably the Coen Brothers worst film, this is not an improvement on the original and by the end you are asking yourself why it was made at all. It's 50 million times better than most films, but still. Tom Hanks is fine in it, but he's no Alec Guinness. Still, it looks good, and saw it on a plane so it is still the best movie I have ever seen whilst being airborne.
Rated 16 Sep 2008
100
95th
Some critics acted like they'd been betrayed when the Coen Bros. decided to do a remake (evidently pastiches like _Miller's Crossing_ and _The Hudsucker Proxy_ are OK because it allows said critics to wax pedantic). I think this is as funny as hell
Rated 13 Oct 2008
50
3rd
Gives the original a bad name. Just not the quality of the first.
Rated 23 Dec 2008
55
28th
Middling Coen comedy.
Rated 19 Jan 2009
65
57th
Better than expected, I was expecting to hate it but there's nothing to hate. I don't know anything about the original, and there are some nice Coen brother-esque moments, which is the least you can expect in a Coen brothers movie.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
55
6th
Not that good.. I thought it'd be nicer. Misleading title :)
Rated 31 Jan 2009
10
0th
Ugh. Painful to watch. Not thrilling, not funny, just stupid, and a waste of time.
Rated 03 Feb 2009
30
3rd
Tried it.... found it pretty boring.... fell asleep.
Rated 10 Feb 2009
39
30th
I kind of liked Tom Hanks work in it, but it's even worser than The Hudsucker Proxy. No Coen vibe in it.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
60
19th
es muy divertida, pero la tematica no es nada solida
Rated 23 Apr 2009
75
48th
Tom Hanks gives a hilarious performance.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
75
39th
This movie made me laugh a lot but when it comes right down to it it's still not that good.
Rated 30 Apr 2009
20
8th
Great disappointment! A miles away from Macendrick's classic.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
57
25th
I love the Coen brothers, but not this movie.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
0
7th
Expected better from the Coens. It's interesting visually (although bordering on 'artistic') but the script is almost as boring as the original. Tom Hanks here, like Guinness in the original, isn't funny.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
57
46th
Comfortably the Coens weakest film. You get the feeling watching this movie that it was a story and a film that did not need to be re-made. The Coen's Ladykillers is inferior to the original in every way. It not awful, not by any means, but it there is no spark, and none of that usually mischievously dark Coen style running through this film. It seems the Coen's missed their usual cohorts and collaborators and paid the price.
Rated 19 Nov 2009
50
54th
Mediocraty afflicts even the Coens it seems. Still I found the movie kindof charming in a fashion, and enjoyed it for the most part.
Rated 20 Nov 2009
65
37th
Boa comédia

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