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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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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Jack W

As long as you know what type of ride this is supposed to be, it's and absolute master piece of cheesy action comedy. Russell is fantastic with his John Wayne impersonation as he delivers fantastic classic lines...you just look that big ole storm right square in the eye and say gimme your best shot pal, I can take it... Unbelievable that Jack Burton is also Snake Plisske.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/23

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Erik K

While not on the level of classics like Animal House or Ferris Bueller's Day Off, I thought this was a genuinely hilarious movie that doesn't fall into the more recent crass=funny comedy trap, but relies much more on the awesome cast's performances and intertwining plot points to build scenes and interactions you'll remember fondly years later (Gator fans). Plus, it has an angelic Sofia Vergara years before she became a household name.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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Jace E

With such a recognizable cast, I was expecting more from Big Trouble. Unfortunately, there were too many plot points and too many characters for my liking. The film reminded me of Rat Race but without the interesting premise. Manic and frantic, the pacing on this movie was all over the place. There were a few scattered laughs, but for the most part the jokes fell flat. Additional Comment: Seeing Stanley Tucci stuff Sofia Vergara's toes in his mouth was one of the most unique cinematic experiences that I have ever had!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Audience Member

Great cast, hilarious antics, several story lines keeps the story moving. Lots of funny lines. One of my favourites

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/21

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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: Sundale Productions Inc., Touchstone Pictures, Sonnenfeld Josephson Worldwide Ent., 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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