Nothing But Trouble
Nothing But Trouble

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Nothing But Trouble

1991
Movie
94 min
English

While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.

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IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic14/100
Google Users32%
Director: Dan AykroydGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

Two couples driving through a remote New Jersey town get into trouble when they are arrested for a minor traffic violation by a bizarre, elderly judge. They find themselves trapped in a dilapidated mansion and subjected to the judge's twisted legal system and terrifying family.

Critical Reception

Nothing But Trouble was a critical and commercial failure, widely panned for its nonsensical plot, bizarre humor, and over-the-top performances. It is often cited as one of the worst films of the 1990s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its incomprehensible plot and offensive humor.

  • Often cited as a prime example of a vanity project gone wrong.

  • Performance of the actors, particularly Dan Aykroyd's character, was deemed excessively grotesque.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally echo critical sentiment, with many finding the film to be incredibly strange, unfunny, and a waste of talent. Some viewers appreciated its sheer absurdity and unique, albeit disturbing, premise, but the overwhelming consensus is negative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for seven Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

The film's co-writer and director, Dan Aykroyd, also stars as the villainous Judge Valkenheiser and his equally disturbing grandmother, creating a unique dual performance.

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stugood

Now, here's a film that doesn't quite know it's 1991 and attempts a bizarre ode to The <i>Texas Chainsaw Massacre </i> (1974), albeit with PG sensibility. Demi Moore is one of the film's main revelations and she masters its wackiness with a...

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