Nothing to Lose
Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose

1997Movie97 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users76%
Director: Steve OedekerkGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Nick Beam, a seemingly ordinary advertising executive, discovers his wife is having an affair with his boss. In a fit of rage and despair, he confronts his boss, leading to a series of increasingly chaotic and dangerous events. He then encounters T. Paul, a charismatic but unreliable thief, and together they embark on a wild scheme involving blackmail and elaborate scams. As their plan spirals out of control, Nick must navigate through escalating peril while trying to reclaim his life and understand what truly matters.

Critical Reception

Nothing to Lose received mixed reviews from critics, who often cited its formulaic plot and predictable humor. However, audiences generally found the film entertaining, particularly praising the comedic chemistry between stars Martin Lawrence and Tim Robbins, and the film's fast-paced, chaotic energy. It was a moderate commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a reliably amusing if uninspired vehicle for Martin Lawrence and Tim Robbins.
  • While predictable, the buddy-comedy dynamic and rapid-fire gags keep the entertainment value high for many.
  • Some critics found the plot to be too contrived and the humor to be hit-or-miss.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's comedic performances, especially from Martin Lawrence and Tim Robbins, and found it to be a fun, lighthearted movie despite its plot weaknesses. Many appreciated the energetic pace and humorous situations.

Fun Fact

The film marked the directorial debut of Steve Oedekerk, who is also known for writing other popular comedies like 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and 'The Nutty Professor'.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

A funny movie. A guy having a bad day gets car jacked and takes the car jacker on a ride. Then they decide to go on a crime spree together.