The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash

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The Adventures of Pluto Nash

2002
Movie
95 min
English

The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hottest nightclub in the universe, finds himself in trouble when he refuses to sell his club to lunar gangster Mogan, who just happens to be helping the mysterious Rex Crater mastermind a plan to take over the entire moon.

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IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes5%
Metacritic20
Google Users27%
Director: Ron UnderwoodGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the year 2087, charismatic nightclub owner Bruno "Pluto" Nash tries to make his mark on the moon. After a rival tries to take over his club, Pluto must team up with his quirky partner, Tony, and a tough female officer to fight back and protect his business.

Critical Reception

The Adventures of Pluto Nash was a critical and commercial disaster, widely panned by critics for its nonsensical plot, unfunny humor, and Eddie Murphy's uninspired performance. It became one of the biggest box office bombs in history.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely considered one of the worst films ever made due to its bewildering plot and lack of humor.

  • Eddie Murphy's dual role is seen as a wasted opportunity, failing to bring any charisma or comedic energy.

  • The film's special effects and production design are often criticized as being cheap and uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews echo critical sentiment, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the nonsensical storyline, forced humor, and Eddie Murphy's unengaging performance. The film is frequently cited as a profound misfire that failed to deliver on any of its potential.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for six Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Eddie Murphy), and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a more serious crime drama before being retooled into a sci-fi comedy, contributing to its disjointed narrative.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, might watch again, and can recommend. It's a little silly, but it's fine for an action comedy. The only weird thing, really was setting on Luna. Having on the its moon instead of on Terra didn't really add a lot to the movi...