Nothing to Lose

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Nothing to Lose

R

1997

1h 37m

Comedy

Drama

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Advertising executive Nick Beame (Tim Robbins) learns that his wife (Kelly Preston) is sleeping with his employer (Michael McKean). In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief (Martin Lawrence) whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Nothing to Lose is mainstream, mildly entertaining, but clearly a money grab by [Tim] Robbins and his less-in-demand co-star, Martin Lawrence.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 23, 2017

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Oedekerk's screenplay has serious ambitions, which it should have suppressed.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

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

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a lighthearted and predominantly affable buddy comedy...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 31, 2022

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

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

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 28, 2004

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Dragan Antulov

rec.arts.movies.reviews

Rated: 4/10

Mar 11, 2004

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $44,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Isa B

Nothing to Lose is a fun movie, but certainly not a great one. I love Tim Robbins and thought he gave a terrific performance as he always does. This is the type of silly comedy in which Martin Lawrence is right at home. I like the film for what it is and I recommend it for those who enjoy these types of comedies. 60/100

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Darian D

Hilarious movie! Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence played off very well together, the actress who played Martin Lawrence's mother was also hilarious! I wish she was given a bigger role! Definitely an underrated 90's comedy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Aaron C

Great duo comedy, loved it when I first saw it, still love it now. Martin and Tim make a great comedy duo

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Godfrey D

Its a really good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Bulgantamir B

This movie has become a very interesting movie that has attracted the attention of the audience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Synopsis

Advertising executive Nick Beame (Tim Robbins) learns that his wife (Kelly Preston) is sleeping with his employer (Michael McKean). In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief (Martin Lawrence) whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.

Director: Steve Oedekerk
Producer: Dan Jinks, Michael Scott Bregman, Martin Bregman
Screenwriter: Steve Oedekerk
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 4, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $44.5M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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