Big Trouble

Name: Big Trouble
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: April 5, 2002
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Tim Allen

2002

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: April 5, 2002 | PG-13

Starring: Tim Allen

Summary: Based on the novel by Dave Barry, this is an ensemble comedy about how a bomb in a suitcase changes the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two teenagers, two hit men, two street thugs, two FBI men, and a psychedelic toad.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Genre(s): Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 85 min

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Michael O'Sullivan

Zigging and zagging serenely between the extremes of deadpan, postmodern comedy and the antic, Max Sennett-style japery of yore. Read full review

James Berardinelli

With a cast of characters so large that Robert Altman would feel at home, Big Trouble manages to do a lot of clever little things and generate quite a few big laughs without wearing out its welcome. Read full review

Russell Smith

A gleefully overplotted crime yarn that channels in sanitized form the perverse subtropical-noir sensibilities of Carl Hiassen. Read full review

Nick Rutigliano

Cute intentions and shaggy comedy only get you so far when the world is falling down around you. Read full review

A.O. Scott

The cast manages to maintain its dignity while sweat and dirt go flying around. Read full review

Joe Leydon

A genially amusing ensemble farce that doesn't quite achieve enough momentum for liftoff. Read full review

New Times (L.A.) Robert Wilonsky

Feels like an in-joke, a party where everyone on the screen's having a better time than anyone in the theater, and they all couldn't care less. And that's just no fun at all.

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rellimdet

Nov 29, 2010

One of my all time favorites. Some people complain about the way it kind of juggles the multiple characters and stories, but the way it gracefully ties every plot line together borders genius. No stone is left unturned in this clever, witty, and simply hilarious movie. If you want to a GuyOne of my all time favorites. Some people complain about the way it kind of juggles the multiple characters and stories, but the way it gracefully ties every plot line together borders genius. No stone is left unturned in this clever, witty, and simply hilarious movie. If you want to a Guy Ritchie style film with Chuck Palahniuk type narration and dialogue then this is the film for you. You won't get enough of this one.… Expand

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LindaA.

Jun 8, 2006

This movie gets better every time we watch it as there are so many characters (several of them fast talking) and great lines that it was hard to appreciate them all at one time. My husband and I have watched this DVD many times and we just crack up! We really appreciate how American pop This movie gets better every time we watch it as there are so many characters (several of them fast talking) and great lines that it was hard to appreciate them all at one time. My husband and I have watched this DVD many times and we just crack up! We really appreciate how American pop culture is integrated into the movie -- Martha, the Discovery Channel, etc. We highly recommend this film for any adults who need a night of laughter.… Expand

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PatC.

Feb 12, 2007

Generally unpolished and harmless comedy. But watch for Siobhan Fallon Hogan, delicious as the airline ticket agent.

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