Steal Big Steal Little
Ruben and Robby are twin brothers, adopted by Mona, one of the wealthiest - and most eccentric - women in Santa Barbara. Ruben is devoted to Mona, but Robby is more devoted to her money. So when Mona leaves her fortune and estate to Ruben it starts a battle between brothers that soon leads to madness, mayhem, and even attempted murder. On Ruben's side is Lou Perilli an ex-Chicago cop and used car dealer who knows the law - and how to get around it. On Robby's side is ruthless businessman Reed Tyler, who is out to turn a swift profit on Mona's property. Walking a shifty line between them is Eddie Agopian, the family lawyer, who doesn't care which side wins as long as he's on the winner's side. But whether they're stealing big or stealing little, they're all stealing in this hilarious comedy about greed, power... and brotherly love.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy rancher, with the help of his loyal ranch foreman, fights to protect his ancestral land from a ruthless corporate developer who uses illegal and unethical tactics. As the legal battles escalate, the developer resorts to increasingly desperate measures, including framing the rancher for a crime he didn't commit.
Critical Reception
Steal Big Steal Little received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While some praised the intentions behind the environmental message, the execution was largely seen as lacking.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts an ambitious environmental message but is bogged down by a weak script and predictable plot points.
- Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.
- The thriller elements are present but lack the tension and suspense to be truly effective.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, if unremarkable, thriller with a commendable environmental theme. Some appreciated the performances, particularly from Jeff Bridges, but many felt the story was too simplistic and failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.
Fun Fact
Director Andrew Davis, known for his work on 'The Fugitive', aimed to create a film that highlighted the struggles of landowners against corporate exploitation, though it did not achieve the same critical or commercial success as his previous works.
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