Where the Money Is
Where the Money Is

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Where the Money Is

2000
Movie
89 min
English

Henry Manning has come up with a new way to break out of prison: fake a stroke and get transferred to a nursing home. It's a perfect plan, except for one thing: the woman assigned to take care of him at the nursing home, Carol Ann McKay, has a plan of her own.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes16%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users43%
Director: Marek KanievskaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

An aspiring, but inept, caregiver attempts to steal money from a wealthy, reclusive, and supposedly senile old man. However, she soon discovers that the old man is not as incapacitated as he seems, leading to a series of comedic and unexpected events. The caregiver finds herself in a twisted game of cat and mouse, where the lines between who is conning whom become increasingly blurred.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the humor to be weak and the plot predictable. While Paul Newman's performance was occasionally praised for his commitment to the role, it wasn't enough to save the movie from its predictable script and uninspired direction. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a disappointing vehicle for its talented cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot.

  • Humor is often forced and fails to land effectively.

  • Despite a strong performance from Paul Newman, the movie is a misfire.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a disappointment with the film's humor and storyline, with many feeling it was an uninspired comedy that wasted the talents of its cast.

Fun Fact

Paul Newman agreed to star in the film because he wanted to work with Salma Hayek and found the script to be a departure from his usual dramatic roles.

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