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Nothing to Lose
1997 97 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Comedy, Crime, Action, Adventure
Director: Steve Oedekerk
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Description
Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief 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.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$44.48M
Worldwide:
$44.48M
Starring
Martin Lawrence
Actor
Tim Robbins
Actor
John C. McGinley
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Nothing to Lose is widely celebrated by fans as a quintessential 90s buddy comedy, praised for its infectious chemistry between Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence. While the plot is straightforward, the film is consistently noted for its high rewatchability and sharp, genuinely funny execution.
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence forms the heart of the film, creating a dynamic pairing that elevates the simple premise. | |
| Direction | Steve Oedekerk’s direction successfully balances absurd, high-energy humor with moments of genuine heart and character-driven charm. | |
| Screenplay | The script avoids generic comedy pitfalls, offering consistent, laugh-out-loud humor that fans find endlessly rewatchable. | |
| Screenplay | While most audiences find the lighthearted narrative perfectly functional for a comedy, some viewers view the plot as simplistic or lacking in substance. | |
| Acting | Disagreements exist regarding the casting: supporters appreciate Tim Robbins’ unexpected range in a comedy, while others feel his presence in such a light film is unusual or beneath his dramatic pedigree. |