Big Stan
Big Stan

Big Stan

2007Movie109 minEnglish

A weak con man panics when he learns he's going to prison for fraud. He hires a mysterious martial arts guru who helps transform him into a martial arts expert who can fight off inmates who want to hurt or love him.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes9%
Metacritic24/100
Google Users50%
Director: Rob SchneiderGenres: Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

A cowardly con man named Stan, desperate to avoid prison time for his crimes, agrees to train himself to become a hardened tough guy. After serving his sentence, he is released as a formidable fighter, but soon finds himself entangled in a web of new challenges and unexpected situations.

Critical Reception

Big Stan received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its uninspired humor, predictable plot, and Rob Schneider's central performance. Audiences also showed little enthusiasm for the film, contributing to its poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is widely criticized for its stale and unfunny jokes.
  • Many reviewers found the plot to be derivative and lacking originality.
  • Rob Schneider's comedic performance was frequently cited as a major weakness.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Big Stan are mixed, with some appreciating Rob Schneider's signature comedic style and the film's over-the-top action elements. However, a significant portion of viewers found the humor to be too crude and the storyline unoriginal and lacking depth.

Fun Fact

Director Rob Schneider also stars as the titular character, Stan, marking one of his few directorial efforts and leading roles in a feature film.

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