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Free Money
A deranged prison warden with a nasty habit of killing escapees forces the boyfriends of his teenage twin daughters into a shotgun wedding, after they claim to be pregnant. All hope seems lost, until the husbands hatch a madcap plan to rob a money train to freedom.
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Plot Summary
Two brothers, Bud and Hank Grier, are notorious petty thieves who get involved in a convoluted plan to rob a local bank. Their scheme is complicated by the presence of an innocent bystander, Amy, who becomes an unwitting participant in their criminal endeavors. As the heist unfolds, the brothers find themselves in increasingly absurd and dangerous situations, trying to outsmart both the authorities and a vengeful rival.
Critical Reception
Free Money was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often found its plot convoluted and its humor uninspired. While some appreciated the performances of Marlon Brando and Edwárd Furlong, the film was generally seen as a poorly executed crime comedy. Audiences also seemed to have a low opinion of the film, contributing to its limited box office success.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a muddled plot and weak comedic timing.
Marlon Brando's performance is a highlight but can't salvage the weak script.
A forgettable crime comedy that fails to deliver on its premise.
Google audience: Google users largely found the movie to be unfunny and disappointing. Many felt the story was nonsensical and the humor fell flat, making it a tedious watch.
Fun Fact
Marlon Brando reportedly took a significantly reduced salary for this film, allegedly just $300,000, a fraction of his usual fee, reportedly because he enjoyed working with director Yves Simoneau and the script's dark humor.
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