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In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
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Rat Race is widely celebrated as an energetic and star-studded ensemble comedy that effectively balances absurd chaos with occasional moments of heart. While a small minority of critics found the humor lacking, the consensus praises the film's frantic pacing, memorable character performances, and successful satire of greed.
| Acting | The ensemble cast provides standout comedic turns across the board, with particular praise for the work of John Lovitz, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Rowan Atkinson. | |
| Score | The film’s score utilizes choral and orchestral elements to effectively enhance the fantastical and high-energy atmosphere of the race. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay successfully balances a frantic, fast-paced comedic tone with a light-hearted, non-vulgar approach to satire. | |
| Ending | The finale splits opinion: some viewers find it a satisfying and unpredictable conclusion, while others perceive it as banal. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed by most as a relentless and engaging 'race' that justifies its runtime, though some find the character introduction phase at the start to be slow. |