High Heels and Low Lifes
High Heels and Low Lifes

High Heels and Low Lifes

2001Movie86 minEnglish

Two friends are drawn into a seedy underworld of extortion and violence when they try to blackmail a gang of bank robbers.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users53%
Director: Melanie MayronGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two unlikely women, a British insurance clerk and an American student, accidentally get entangled in a dangerous plot when they intercept a suspicious briefcase. On the run from a ruthless gangster and his henchmen, they must outsmart their pursuers and uncover the truth behind the briefcase's contents. Their journey through London becomes a chaotic mix of close calls, comical misunderstandings, and unexpected alliances.

Critical Reception

High Heels and Low Lifes received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised the performances of the lead actresses and the film's energetic pace, many found the plot to be derivative and predictable. The humor was often seen as hit-or-miss, and the film struggled to balance its crime elements with its comedic aspirations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Minnie Driver and Gabrielle Union offer energetic performances that are largely wasted on a predictable plot.
  • The film tries to blend crime thriller elements with screwball comedy, but doesn't quite succeed at either.
  • Despite a few amusing moments, the overall execution feels uninspired and formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's unoriginal storyline and inconsistent humor. While some viewers found the chemistry between the leads enjoyable, many felt the movie lacked substance and failed to deliver a satisfying crime-comedy experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for other lead actresses before Minnie Driver and Gabrielle Union were cast.

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