Synopsis
Nick's wife is in bed with his boss. He later gets a gun to his head by a carjacker but steps on the gas pedal. They end up friends after adventures together:holdups, burglary, reckless driving, and revenge. Twists follow.
Scores
Overall Score
71.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
70.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
82.9%
Review Aggregate
53.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Lawrence | 1997 | $6,000,000 source | $11,727,103 | reported |
| Tim Robbins | 1997 | $1,106,000 | $2,162,000 | (est) |
| John C. McGinley | 1997 | $833,000 | $1,628,000 | (est) |
| Giancarlo Esposito | 1997 | $681,000 | $1,331,000 | (est) |
| Kelly Preston | 1997 | $583,000 | $1,139,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score31.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes51,484
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $44,480,040 | $86,937,000 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $44,480,040 | $86,937,000 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $22,240,020 | $43,468,500 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $29,710,000 | $58,068,704 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $39,695,000 | $77,584,557 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $11,120,010 | $21,734,250 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $102,765,030 | $200,856,011 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $25,000,000 | $48,862,928 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $12,133,000 (est) | $23,714,156 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $8,221,000 | $16,068,085 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $5,661,000 | $11,064,521 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $4,250,000 | $8,306,698 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $55,265,000 | $108,016,389 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $47,500,030 | $92,839,622 |
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