Frozen Assets
Frozen Assets

Frozen Assets

1992Movie96 minEnglish

Zach Shepard is excited to find he's been hired as president of a bank. When he finally arrives in Hobart, Ore., he discovers to his dismay that the bank is actually a sperm bank. There he meets the cold Dr. Grace Murdoch, the scientist in charge, whose disregard for him seems to mask romantic intentions. Meanwhile, in order to save the business, the sperm bank holds a fundraiser to find the man with the highest sperm count.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Donald CammellGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A Wall Street stockbroker, Nick Lang, is kidnapped by a deranged and financially inept grandfather, Walter Parks, who believes Nick is responsible for his financial ruin. Parks holds Nick captive in his home, forcing him to assist in his elaborate and poorly planned schemes to get rich quick. As the situation escalates, Nick must use his wits to survive and escape the increasingly absurd and dangerous attempts at financial gain.

Critical Reception

Frozen Assets was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited as a bizarre and unfocused comedy that fails to land its jokes. The film struggled with a convoluted plot and uneven performances, leading to its commercial and critical failure.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and weak humor.
  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
  • A disappointing and forgettable comedic crime caper.

Google audience: Audience reception for Frozen Assets is largely negative, with viewers often describing it as a convoluted and unfunny film that wastes the talents of its cast. The plot is frequently criticized for being nonsensical and the overall viewing experience is considered disappointing.

Fun Fact

Donald Cammell, the director, was known for his avant-garde filmmaking style, which starkly contrasted with the conventional comedy attempted in 'Frozen Assets,' potentially contributing to the film's unusual tone.

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WaxA

WaxA

Siskel and Ebert said this was the worst movie they had ever seen and one of them was so depressed. They wanted to stop watching movies. So naturally, I had to check it out. The opening scene set the standard, a low brow comedy, so I was...