Big Nothing
Big Nothing

Big Nothing

2006Movie86 minEnglish

A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Nigel ColeGenres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this dark comedy, down-on-his-luck U.S. call center worker Gus, recently fired and desperate for cash, teams up with his new friend Dave for a series of petty scams. Their initial plan to blackmail a corrupt police detective quickly escalates into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game involving mistaken identities, a vengeful gangster, and a femme fatale, pushing their friendship to the brink.

Critical Reception

Big Nothing received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some appreciated its attempt at a quirky, Coen Brothers-esque dark comedy with a few humorous moments, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. The film struggled to balance its comedic and thriller elements, often falling flat in execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the humor forced and the storyline uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Attempts a stylish, quirky crime-comedy but ultimately feels derivative and unfocused.
  • The humor often falls flat, and the plot twists are largely predictable.
  • Despite a talented cast, the film fails to deliver a consistently engaging or original story.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Big Nothing are scarce and generally unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding the film to be a forgettable attempt at a crime-comedy that lacks originality and humor.

Fun Fact

David Schwimmer, known for his role as Ross Geller in the sitcom 'Friends', took on a significantly darker and more comedic role in 'Big Nothing', showcasing a different side of his acting capabilities.

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Gimly

Gimly

If you make a film called _Big Nothing_ you really have to offer something interesting, otherwise you're just opening up yourself to that really easy joke. For Simon Pegg completionists only. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appea...