Money Talks
Money Talks

Money Talks

1997Movie97 minEnglish

Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users64%
Director: Brett RatnerGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A fast-talking L.A. radio personality, Franklin Hatchett, is framed for murder by a ruthless TV mogul and disgraced former detective. To clear his name, Franklin must team up with the very man trying to bring him down, leading to a series of chaotic and dangerous misadventures across the city. He finds himself caught in a web of deceit, double-crosses, and escalating absurdity.

Critical Reception

Money Talks was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be juvenile and its plot nonsensical. While audiences were somewhat more receptive, often citing Chris Tucker's energetic performance as a highlight, the film was generally considered a weak entry in the action-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and predictable comedic setups.
  • Chris Tucker's performance is energetic but doesn't salvage the weak script.
  • Plot is convoluted and often nonsensical.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight Chris Tucker's comedic timing and energy as the film's main draw, with many finding the movie to be an entertaining, albeit silly, distraction. Some viewers found the humor too over-the-top and the plot difficult to follow.

Fun Fact

Director Brett Ratner and star Chris Tucker would go on to collaborate on the highly successful "Rush Hour" film series.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Just an ok movie. This movies about some stolen diamonds. It is pretty funny but it really could have been better.