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A Lousy 10 Grand
Owing $10,000 to a loan shark, a suburban family man/toilet designer for NASA secretly agrees to marry a rich foreign princess in order to keep her in the U.S. in exchange for cash. But when his new bride turns his life upside down, he starts to regret his actions.
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Plot Summary
This French comedy follows a group of small-time criminals who stumble upon a briefcase containing a large sum of money. Believing it to be an easy score, they soon find themselves in over their heads, pursued by dangerous figures who want the money back. Their attempts to escape and keep the cash lead to a series of escalating and often absurd situations.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'A Lousy 10 Grand' received a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated its slapstick humor and energetic pacing, many critics found the plot convoluted and the humor to be juvenile and repetitive. Audience reception was similarly divided, with its broad comedy appealing to some but alienating others.
What Reviewers Say
The film's humor is often considered lowbrow and reliant on physical comedy.
The plot is frequently described as thin and predictable, lacking significant depth.
Despite its flaws, some viewers found the movie to be an entertaining, lighthearted diversion.
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Fun Fact
Although released in 2004, the film's production and development were significantly delayed, leading to its relatively late release date.
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