Odds and Evens
Odds and Evens

Movie spotlight

Odds and Evens

1978
Movie
115 min
Italian

A bumbling government agent recruits a trucker whose gambling knowledge can help crack an illegal Florida operation.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Enzo BarboniGenres: Action, Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

Two former plantation workers, Charlie Firpo and his friend Matthew, are reunited by chance and recruited to help in a high-stakes poker game with a corrupt gambling boss. Their mission is to win back a prize-winning racing horse that was stolen from an orphanage. The stakes are high, and their distinctive fighting styles and comedic timing are put to the test against a host of colorful characters and dangerous adversaries.

Critical Reception

Odds and Evens, also known as "Crime Against Peace" or "Fighting F.B.I." internationally, is a typical Bud Spencer and Terence Hill collaboration, blending slapstick comedy with stylized action sequences. While not critically lauded as a cinematic masterpiece, it was popular with audiences who enjoyed the duo's established formula of good-natured brawls and humorous banter. Critics at the time often noted its formulaic nature but acknowledged the chemistry between the stars.

What Reviewers Say

  • Audiences appreciated the classic Bud Spencer and Terence Hill comedic brawling.

  • The film delivered expected lighthearted action and humorous interactions between the leads.

  • Some found the plot somewhat predictable but enjoyed the duo's chemistry.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. However, films starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill typically garnered positive audience feedback for their consistent blend of comedy and action.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of "Trinity" films, although it does not directly follow the narrative of the original "Trinity" movies, it maintains the same successful pairing of Terence Hill and Bud Spencer and their signature comedic fighting style.

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