Big Trouble
They have forty-five minutes to save the world. They need forty-six.
The laughs come fast and furious as Tim Allen (Joe Somebody, Galaxy Quest) and Rene Russo (Showtime, The Thomas Crown Affair) star in a film from Barry Sonnenfield, director of Get Shorty and Men In Black. Based on humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, Big Trouble follows the comedic chaos created when a mysterious suitcase that threatens the security of Miami changes the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, 2 hit men, a pair of street thugs, 2 love struck teens, 2 FBI men and a psychedelic toad. There is something for everyone no matter who is looking for Big Trouble, and in the end all star comedy conquers all.
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With a great cast and crew, Big Trouble is hillariously amusing. - moviemonger
You couldn’t have had a better crew behind this film. I’ve always enjoyed Dave Barry’s writing, so I was looking forward to seeing how the movie would turn out. His fingerprints are definitely all over it from the Frito loving hippie to the runaway goats on the freeway. Barry Sonnenfeld’s touch is also all over it as director. It’s fast paced and goofy as you would expect from his films. The cast is first rate. Just look at the listing above. I love all of these actors and enjoy most of their work. The talent of the group is what keeps this film from totally bombing. While offering many laughs, there are very really funny moments. Arthur at one point hallucinates and sees Martha Stewart’s head on a dog. Believe it or not, they really got Martha Stewart to do this. It’s rather freaky and funny. There’s also a great running gag about Florida Gator fans. It’s kind of hard to explain, but suffice it to say it involves inane chatter about the Gators on a radio show through a good portion of the film. There’s also some fun with the stupidity of Snake and Eddie.a fun story - cplanetta
I loved it. The characters are fun, the plot is well thought out and the writing is classic Dave Barry. My expectations were low when I rented this for a couple of dollars and I think that helped. Since then, I have watched it about a dozen times.
This movie got a raw deal from theatres. It was advertised all summer in 2001, but postponed until the spring of 2002 due to 9/11.
The lives of several Miami citizens, from ad agents to weapons dealers to hitmen to law enforcement to adolescents, intersect with comical and dangerous results.One of the few films I've seen more then twice - MiddleAgedDad
For anyone who has enjoyed Dave Barry's columns over the years, this film is a real treat. Perhaps not quite as clever as some of his written material, it surely has a host of credible actors to bring off the wacky material. It puts to shame most comedies by many of the leading 'funny-men' who consistently put out juvenile clunkers.
Both my wife and I enjoyed this film...
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With a great cast and crew, Big Trouble is hillariously amusing. - moviemonger
You couldn’t have had a better crew behind this film. I’ve always enjoyed Dave Barry’s writing, so I was looking forward to seeing how the movie would turn out. His fingerprints are definitely all over it from the Frito loving hippie to the runaway goats on ...a fun story - cplanetta
I loved it. The characters are fun, the plot is well thought out and the writing is classic Dave Barry. My expectations were low when I rented this for a couple of dollars and I think that helped. Since then, I have watched it about a dozen times.
This ...One of the few films I've seen more then twice - MiddleAgedDad
For anyone who has enjoyed Dave Barry's columns over the years, this film is a real treat. Perhaps not quite as clever as some of his written material, it surely has a host of credible actors to bring off the wacky material. It puts to shame most comedies ...