Big City 1990

A struggling bookstore owner in a small town gets involved in a diamond heist and a race against time. He is aided by a group of quirky characters as he tries to outwit the police and the criminals. The plot follows his misadventures as he navigates the dangerous world of crime and attempts to keep his life from falling apart.

Big City was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its humor to be lacking. While some performances were noted, the film's overall execution was deemed uninspired. Audiences also seemed to largely ignore the film, contributing to its poor box office performance.

• The film suffers from a weak script and predictable plot points.

• Burt Reynolds's directorial effort fails to impress with its unfunny gags and uninspired direction.

• The performances are inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.

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The film was originally intended to be a much darker crime drama before being rewritten as a comedy.