There Goes the Neighborhood
A dying prisoner whispers the location of his loot to the facility's psychologist, who heads to the New Jersey suburbs to find it. Two prisoners overhear the plan and escape to get the millions for themselves. Who will get the money?
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Plot Summary
A group of Mormon teenagers from Utah travel to Florida to participate in a national debate competition. While there, they encounter a pair of bumbling jewel thieves who mistake them for hardened criminals. The teens must use their wits and teamwork to outsmart the thieves and retrieve their stolen belongings.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to its commercial failure.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for a weak and derivative plot.
- Humor was often seen as slapstick and unoriginal.
- Performances were generally considered lackluster.
Google audience: Audience reception was poor, with many finding the film to be a forgettable and unengaging comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Clean Getaway' before being changed to 'There Goes the Neighborhood' for its theatrical release.
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