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Two men with nothing in common become unlikely companions in this comedy. Advertising executive Nick Beame (Tim Robbins) is not having a good day when he comes home from work to discover that his wife... read more read more... Ann (Kelly Preston) is having an affair with another man -- who, adding insult to injury, happens to be his boss, Phillip Barrow (Michael McKean). Deeply depressed, Nick hops into his SUV and starts driving aimlessly. He ends up in a rough neighborhood where a carjacker, T. Paul (Martin Lawrence), pulls a gun and jumps in the passenger seat. Nick grumbles "Boy, did you pick the wrong guy on the wrong day," and, thinking he has no reason to live, heads out to the desert over T. Paul's objections. Nick learns that T. Paul is actually a family man who has turned to crime because he can't get a job. Nick offers to help T. Paul, though crime is not one of his strong suits, and things get even more complicated when a pair of crooks, Rig (John C. McGinley) and Charlie (Giancarlo Esposito), start following them. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Steve Oedekerk

Release Date: July 18, 1997

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DVD Release Date: October 30, 2001

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  • EightThirty
    April 30, 2012
    EightThirty
    04/09/2011 (ONLINE)

    FUNNY! I enjoyed this awkward partnership that made things dangerously hilarious. Putting oil with water only causes separation but if you shake things up you have "Nothing to Lose" right?

    This is old-school for me and seeing it now still has me bur... read moresting with laughter, not only that but a pretty dramatic situation that intensifies the humor... hoping for the best and laughing at the worst.

    You got nothing to do? Put this on... kick back... you got "Nothing To Lose".
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    Hilarious. Tim Robbins and Martin Lawerence make a surprisingly brilliant comedy act. Must see film!
  • movieguru12
    January 4, 2011
    movieguru12
    Doesn't even deserve half of a star.
  • FilmFanatik
    December 27, 2010
    FilmFanatik
    Forgettable mid-nineties comedy that did absolutely nothing for Martin Lawrence's career - or for Tim Robinson's for that matter.
  • phubbs1
    April 8, 2010
    phubbs1
    Martin Lawrence's best comedy ever haha and a surprisingly funny match up with Robbins made this a surprisingly good film. There are some really good moments in this eg. Lawrence dangling out of a window tied to a chair, Robbins on fire, Robbins going nuts at a CCTV, Robbins losi... read moreng his marbles in general lol!! its all very silly but highly amusing.

    Probably one of the better films of 97 actually, a real surprise haha can't stress how surprising it was that this film was good!
  • stormyweather980
    October 14, 2009
    stormyweather980
    Man I loved this movie when it was new...it was flat out hilarious, especially the part where Robbins has fire dancing on his shoes.
  • SirPant
    September 25, 2009
    SirPant
    Quite funny in places but overall it?s an average comedy.
  • DrZeek
    March 27, 2008
    DrZeek
    T. Paul: There's a spider on your head.
    Nick Beam: What?
    T. Paul: There's a spider on yo head.
    Nick Beam: Look, I'm sorry, I'm not up on all this jive talkin', home boy lingo, what's that supposed to mean? "There's a spider on your head"?
    T. Paul: It means there's a spider on you... read morer motherfuckin' head, man!
    Nick Beam: Well get it off! GET IT OFF! GET IT OFF!
    T. Paul: I ain't touchin' that shit!

    As I write this review, I am watching this movie on television and enjoying it. I have seen it a number of times and find it entertaining enough. It's nothing special, but it has its moments and is perfect for a late night viewing when you've got...nothing...to...lose...

    Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence make the ridiculous team in this familiar buddy movie about an odd pairing forming between to people to hopefully get what they want.

    In this case, Robbins' character happens to have witnessed a terrible sight, loses it, and drives off. Lawrence attempts to carjack him, but does not succeed. This results in a strange road trip, where the two eventually bond, and decide to do what they believe is right together; rob Robbins' boss.

    Of course this movie is mainly about the chemistry between Lawrence and Robbins and for the most part it works, mainly out of the whole opposites attracting aspect.

    John C. McGinley, among others also shows up in a supporting role, showing once again how great of a character actor he is in any part.

    It's an entertaining movie for the most part and as I said, very good if you just happen to catch it on TV and decide to stick around.

    Nick Beam: Now honestly, which one of us was scarier?
    Henry: [Looking at T] He was scarier.
    T. Paul: Hah!
    Nick Beam: Really? You didn't find what he did as contrived?
    Henry: No it was scary.
    Nick Beam: What part?
    Henry: The 'freeze motherfucker' part was scary and he lead me to believe that if I moved my ass, it might be blown off.
  • sanjurosamurai
    November 23, 2007
    sanjurosamurai
    good flick, they worked well together and kelly preston was good as always
  • thmtsang
    July 14, 2007
    thmtsang
    Two very different guys cross paths one night.

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Critic Reviews

Susan Wloszczyna
January 1, 2000
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today

A bumpy buddy romp that's mildly winning thanks to its stars.

Michael Dequina
December 28, 2004
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

For every fresh, funny scene... there is another that is incredibly forced. Full Review

Karina Montgomery
April 6, 2003
Karina Montgomery, Cinerina

Too embarrassing for Robbins

Clint Morris
September 20, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Robbins and Lawrence make the perfect duo. Funny as hell.

Audrey Rock-Richardson
August 22, 2002
Audrey Rock-Richardson, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

Robbins' understated depression and Lawrence' hyperactive ranting are the perfectly hilarious foil for one another.

Phil Villarreal
August 2, 2002
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

A fantastic comedy. Lawrence and Robbins share an electric chemstry.

Pablo Villaca
May 31, 2002
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

Risadas não faltam a este filme. Full Review

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September 7, 2011
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

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Emanuel Levy
February 5, 2008
Emanuel Levy, Variety

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