Nothing to Lose (1997)
I love this movie!
Nothing to Lose is one of the funniest films I’ve ever seen. I’m not a big fan of Martin Lawrence, but I have to give credit where credit is due. Sure, he usually plays the comic-relief sidekick, but he’s usually in decent films (Big Momma’s House being the exception). Bad Boys, Life, Blue Streak, National Security, and Wild Hogs were all pretty funny.
In this movie, the real funnyman is Tim Robbins (one of my favorite actors due to his performance in The Shawshank Redemption alongside Morgan Freeman). Robbins is also in I.Q., Arlington Road, Antitrust (he’s Bill Gates), Mystic River, and Catch a Fire. Robins comes home from work to find (what he thinks is) his wife cheating on him with his boss. With “nothing to lose,” he goes on a rampage about town until he gets jack-attempted by Lawrence, who plays a common thief.
The two go on this escapade, initially hating each other’s guts, but eventually getting to know and like one another. Kelly Preston and Rebecca Gayheart also have minor roles in here. The film is written and directed by Steve Oedekerk, who also has a cameo role as the security guard with the crazy dance moves!!! His resume include consultant for Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and director of Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.
Funny director, funny actors, hilarious movie!
