Mad Money
Mad Money

Mad Money

2008Movie104 minEnglish

Three female employees of the Federal Reserve plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users56%
Director: SoderberghGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Inspired by a true story, Mad Money follows Bridget Cardigan, a dissatisfied corporate wife who concocts an elaborate scheme to steal money from the Federal Reserve Bank. Along with her two new friends, Nina and Jackie, she plans and executes a heist, facing the challenges of insider jobs and security systems. The film chronicles their attempts to get rich quick and the escalating risks they take.

Critical Reception

Mad Money received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot convoluted and the performances uninspired. Audiences also seemed underwhelmed, leading to a lackluster box office performance. The film struggled to find a consistent tone between comedy and crime, and many critics felt it failed to live up to the potential of its cast and premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of genuine comedic spark.
  • Despite a talented cast, the characters are thinly written and fail to engage.
  • The heist itself is unconvincing and lacks tension or cleverness.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a predictable and uninspired heist film. While some appreciated the star power, many felt the plot was weak and the humor didn't land effectively.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the true story of a group of women who worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and orchestrated a heist.

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