Nothing to Lose

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Nothing to Lose

R

Released Jul 18, 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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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 12, 2002

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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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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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Munkhjargal A

This movie has become a very interesting movie that has attracted the attention of the audience. The angle the director was able to see is amazing. The roles of the actors in the film were very special. I liked this movie very much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Chris C

A little lighthearted comedy gem from the 90's. Great fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Steve Oedekerk

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Terrance Paul Davidson

Tim Robbins

Nick Beam

John C. McGinley

Davis 'Rig' Lanlow

Giancarlo Esposito

Charlie Dunt

Kelly Preston

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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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