One for the Money
One for the Money

One for the Money

2012Movie91 minEnglish

An unemployed lingerie buyer convinces her bail bondsman cousin to give her a shot as a bounty hunter. Her first assignment is to track down a former cop on the run for murder – the same man who broke her heart years before. With the help of some friends and the best bounty hunter in the business, she slowly learns what it takes to be a true bounty hunter.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users53%
Director: Julie Anne RobinsonGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Unemployed and desperate single mom Stephanie Plum is drawn into the bail bond business when she learns her estranged husband, a former police officer, skipped bail. To make ends meet, she takes on a dangerous job to bring him in, teaming up with a veteran bounty hunter. As she navigates the gritty world of criminals and law enforcement, she finds herself in increasingly perilous situations, with more than just her job on the line.

Critical Reception

One for the Money received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film to be a weak adaptation of Janet Evanovich's popular book series. While some acknowledged Katherine Heigl's efforts in the lead role, the overall consensus pointed to a predictable plot, uneven humor, and a lack of the charm and wit found in the source material.

What Reviewers Say

  • A disappointing adaptation that fails to capture the spirit of the books.
  • Katherine Heigl's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film.
  • The plot is predictable and the humor often falls flat.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a missed opportunity, with many agreeing that it didn't live up to the beloved book series. While some viewers enjoyed the action and Heigl's portrayal, a significant portion felt the film was uninspired and lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the first novel in Janet Evanovich's bestselling series, which features bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. The character has appeared in over two dozen novels since the first book's publication in 1994.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, probably won't watch again, and can't whole-heartedly recommend. This is like a New Jersey version of "Bounty Hunter" with a lower production value and a less believable bounty hunter, which is part of the joke. The story ...