Things Are Tough All Over
Everybody has problems these days, and Cheech and Chong are no exceptions. They're hired by Slyman and Habib to drive a limousine to Las Vegas with $5 million secretly stashed in the front seat. In order to get there, the pair sells off the car piece by piece, including the seven-figure front seat. Cheech and Chong then have a much bigger problem - Slyman and Habib are after them, swearing to kill them after the appropriate torture.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the misadventures of millionaire businessman, Billy (Rodney Dangerfield), who decides to take a vacation with his business partner, Eddie (Don Rickles). Their trip takes an unexpected turn when they get involved with a dangerous mobster and stumble upon a plot involving counterfeit money. Along the way, they encounter various eccentric characters and find themselves in increasingly absurd situations.
Critical Reception
Things Are Tough All Over was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, largely seen as a vehicle for Rodney Dangerfield's stand-up persona without much substance. The film struggled to find a cohesive plot and relied heavily on predictable gags and tired comedic tropes. Its box office performance was also dismal, failing to recoup its production costs.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on Rodney Dangerfield's stand-up persona.
- Lacks a coherent plot and relies on weak, predictable jokes.
- A forgettable comedy that fails to deliver consistent laughs.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some found Rodney Dangerfield's signature humor amusing, many felt the film lacked a solid story and relied too much on his established comedic bits without much originality or substance. The plot was often criticized as disjointed and uninspired.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Don Rickles, but Rodney Dangerfield's popularity at the time led to him taking the lead role.
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