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Big Trouble

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Big Trouble

PG-13

Released Apr 5, 2002

1h 25m

Comedy

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Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, Big Trouble tells the story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad.

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Critics Consensus

With its large cast and frantic comic pacing, Big Trouble labors for slapstick-style hilarity, but it never really gains steam.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Sharp, funny movie for high schoolers and up.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Jeff Strickler

Minneapolis Star Tribune

In this clumsy attempt to merge farce with satire, the jokes repeatedly miss the mark.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 6, 2002

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Faithful to the events in Barry's novel, lifts a good deal of his witty dialogue, and recruits a proven cast of laugh-winners. Why, then, is it so resolutely unfunny?

Rated: D

Jul 23, 2007

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Film Threat

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Horror fan 4

An under the radar comedy gem involving a huge cast and a Bomb. Tim Treakle

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/25

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Michael B

Lesser known but hilarious romp with great stupid characters and silly humor.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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Rosana B

Um grupo diverso de pessoas por uma série de situações extremamente estranhas e pouco ou nem um pouco engraçadas tendo como pano de fundo Miami, foi um fracasso de bilheteria com crítica mista. Os ataques de 11 de setembro daquele ano tornaram o contrabando cômico de um dispositivo nuclear em um avião no filme desagradável, tentando (e falhando) em ser hilaridade no estilo pastelão… Concluindo: chato e bem bobinho…

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Rune C

Worst movie ever... A few laughfs, but in total a bad movie :-/

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Emily H

Big Trouble is filled with crazy unforgettable characters. While many note that the humor is missed, I think it falls more on the creative humor like in films such as Princess Bride or My Cousin Vinny. Might not catch it all on first watch but arguably hilarious each time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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sue m

This movie makes me laugh out loud. it's stupid yes but funny. Lot of deadpan which works for it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Synopsis

Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, Big Trouble tells the story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Producer: Barry Sonnenfeld, Barry Josephson, Tom Jacobson
Screenwriter: Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone, Dave Barry
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
Production Co: Sonnenfeld Josephson Worldwide Ent., Touchstone Pictures, Sundale Productions Inc., Jacobson Company
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude Humor|Sex-Related Material)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.3M
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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