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Easy Money
1983 95 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Comedy
Director: James Signorelli
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Description
To inherit his mother-in-law's colossal fortune, a hard living gambling addict must change his unhealthy ways before it gets the best of him.
US Gross:
$29.31M
Worldwide:
$29.3M
Starring
Rodney Dangerfield
Actor
Joe Pesci
Actor
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Actor
Key opinion
Easy Money is viewed as a minor but distinct entry in the 80s comedy canon, primarily serving as a vehicle for the idiosyncratic talents of Rodney Dangerfield and a young Joe Pesci. While it captures a specific era of optimistic, if disposable, comedy, the film's reliance on dated humor and a predictable narrative structure limits its overall impact.
| Acting | Rodney Dangerfield and Joe Pesci provide the film's core appeal, offering a unique dynamic that stands out from typical 80s comedy fare. | |
| Screenplay | The plot follows a highly predictable trajectory that telegraphs its comedic beats and character resolutions well in advance. | |
| Humor | The film functions more as a nostalgic curiosity with occasional smiles rather than a consistent or laugh-out-loud comedic experience. |