Nothing to Lose (1997) movie poster

Nothing to Lose (1997)

"When the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 32% (RT: 32%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrimeActionAdventure

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Runtime
1h 37m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (674 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
Cast
Martin Lawrence as Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson
Tim Robbins as Nick Beam
John C. McGinley as Davis "Rig" Lanlow
Giancarlo Esposito as Charlie Dunt
Kelly Preston as Ann Beam
Michael McKean as Phillip "P.B." Barrow
Rebecca Gayheart as Danielle
Irma P. Hall as Bertha "Mama" Davidson
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 674 votes. Critics scored it lower at 32%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Martin Lawrence spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Steve Oedekerk cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Nothing to Lose is a 1997 comedy, crime, action film directed by Steve Oedekerk. Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride.

Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition. The film has been rated by 674 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Nothing to Lose delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Nothing to Lose (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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