Quick Change
Quick Change

Quick Change

1990Movie89 minEnglish

With the aid of his girlfriend, Phyllis Potter, and best friend, Loomis, Grimm enters a Manhattan bank dressed as a clown, creates a hostage situation and executes a flawless robbery. The only thing left for the trio to do is make their getaway out of the city and to the airport. It sounds simple enough, but it seems that fate deserts them immediately after the bank heist. One mishap after another conspires to keep these robbers from reaching freedom.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users78%
Director: Howard Franklin, Bill MurrayGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A disgruntled employee, desperate to escape his dead-end life and abusive boss, orchestrates a meticulously planned bank robbery with his two friends. Their getaway, however, turns into a chaotic series of unfortunate events as they navigate the streets of New York City, encountering eccentric characters and unforeseen obstacles at every turn. The film humorously follows their increasingly absurd attempts to elude the police and escape the city with their loot.

Critical Reception

Quick Change was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Bill Murray's comedic performance and the film's witty dialogue. While some found the plot somewhat predictable, the energetic pacing and Murray's signature deadpan humor were widely appreciated. The film has since gained a cult following for its unique blend of heist thrills and screwball comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Bill Murray's comedic timing and charisma.
  • Appreciated for its clever premise and fast-paced, chaotic energy.
  • Criticized by some for a plot that doesn't fully capitalize on its potential.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor, particularly Bill Murray's performance, and found the heist premise entertaining. Some viewers noted that while funny, the plot had moments that felt a bit stretched or less original.

Fun Fact

Bill Murray, who co-directed the film, famously insisted on shooting the bank robbery scene in a real, functioning bank in New York City, which caused considerable disruption to its customers and staff.

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JPV852

JPV852

Underrated comedy that I routinely watch just about every year. Bill Murray, Gena Davis and Randy Quaid were a great trio. Edit for new review: Still one of my personal favorite comedies, seen this one numerous times and still have a go...