Nailed
Nailed

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Nailed

2001
Movie
90 min
English

When a passionate but turbulent affair with an emotionally troubled girl results in pregnancy, a struggling writer and his tight-knit family are forced to decide how the story will end.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Kevin Michael SmithGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In this romantic comedy, a determined young woman, Evelyn, takes on a new job as a live-in maid for a quirky and eccentric millionaire. Her goal is to earn enough money to pay for her ailing grandmother's medical treatment. However, her plans become complicated when she finds herself developing feelings for the millionaire's charming but somewhat unreliable son, and also navigating the strange household dynamics.

Critical Reception

Nailed received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor to be lacking. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a very limited theatrical release and minimal commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.

  • Performances are generally seen as unengaging.

  • The comedy falls flat and the romantic elements lack chemistry.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Nailed are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's humor and storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was notably one of the first features to star both Rachael Leigh Cook and Matthew Lillard before they became more widely known for other roles.

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