Rat Race
Young dynamic executive, married and father of two children, Jérôme Ozendron dreams of writing and escaping a life he considers mediocre. The meeting with a former comrade, who had become an actor, brought him into contact with the world of cinema. He meets, Natacha, a cover girl, for whom he is ready to give up, wife and children. Then he becomes the lover of Lilianne, a marginal who persecutes and pursues him. He quit his job to devote himself to writing a novel. But nothing goes as he wants.
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers are given the chance to win $2 million by racing to a locker in New Mexico, unaware that a degenerate billionaire and his cronies are betting on the outcome. As they embark on their chaotic journey, the contestants face numerous obstacles and bizarre encounters, leading to a mad dash filled with escalating absurdity.
Critical Reception
Rat Race received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor forced and its plot overly convoluted. While some appreciated its slapstick moments and ensemble cast, the majority felt the film lacked originality and relied too heavily on gross-out gags.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on outlandish gags and predictable humor.
- The ensemble cast is largely wasted on a formulaic and often unfunny script.
- A chaotic and nonsensical race with few genuine laughs.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a silly and over-the-top comedy, with some enjoying the chaotic race and the sheer absurdity of the situations. However, many found the humor to be too crude and the plot to be lacking substance, with a significant portion of viewers feeling it was a forgettable comedy.
Fun Fact
The film's plot was inspired by the 1963 film 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'.
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