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An ex-con (Tim Allen) deals with quirky family members, his ex-lover and his partner-in-crime, and simultaneously, he falls in love with a single mom who happens to be his probation officer.An ex-con (Tim Allen) deals with quirky family members, his ex-lover and his partner-in-crime, and simultaneously, he falls in love with a single mom who happens to be his probation officer.An ex-con (Tim Allen) deals with quirky family members, his ex-lover and his partner-in-crime, and simultaneously, he falls in love with a single mom who happens to be his probation officer.
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Such a fun, nice movie. Tim Allen is a classic, just like Robin Williams, and this film gave me cozy 1990s comedy vibes. I loved it, and his sister played by the sexy Sigourney Weaver is so perfect in the role, that I came away in love with her! I think I'm gonna watch more Sigourney now. What a woman! And what a perfect sister. Great movie! And it offered me some confirmation about a project I'm working on too. Arrrr, matey!
For all the bad reviews it tells a relistic story of a man who got out of prison and faces the world.. and its a daunting task..
I think for a first director .Tim did well..
I think all his co stars played their parts well
I don't know why everyone cant just enjoy it as a movie???
This movie had some iconic actors but the acting was terrible! It was so bad that I felt embarrassed for them! Tim Allen seemed like he was reading from a script through the entire movie. Sigourney Weaver was the only one that was legit.
Tim Allen's directorial debut is very hit and miss...sadly, mostly miss. The movie needs a lot of editing and a completely different third act.
The film starts as an offbeat comedy...and even though there are no hardy belly laughs, there are a number of clever ideas and lines (many delivered by the under-appreciated JK Simmons). But with an all-star comic cast, you would think there would be more, ahem...comedy. Halfway through the film becomes more of a family drama. The humor totally disappears and the quirky oddball characters become normal. The third act is very cliché, generic and melodramatic. But all the performers give it their best---even players like Ray Liotta and Kelsey Grammar are playing parts that could have been done by anyone. And the film's one running gag is actually funny for a while, but it goes nowhere after the 100th mention.
The film starts as an offbeat comedy...and even though there are no hardy belly laughs, there are a number of clever ideas and lines (many delivered by the under-appreciated JK Simmons). But with an all-star comic cast, you would think there would be more, ahem...comedy. Halfway through the film becomes more of a family drama. The humor totally disappears and the quirky oddball characters become normal. The third act is very cliché, generic and melodramatic. But all the performers give it their best---even players like Ray Liotta and Kelsey Grammar are playing parts that could have been done by anyone. And the film's one running gag is actually funny for a while, but it goes nowhere after the 100th mention.
This movie should have been good, but just fell flat. I can't put my finger on why exactly. From the first minute, it's boring. The acting is not good, even Sigourney Weaver is not good! The script is flat.
Nothing really happens. We watched this for about 45 minutes and just couldn't take it any longer.
The main character is released from prison and supposedly trying to restart his life. It doesn't make much sense. The grandmother supposedly believes he's been in France for three years rather than prison. The sister (Weaver) is domineering towards her husband but flakes when around her brother. Doesn't make sense. The parts that are supposed to be comedy (Allen's character daydreams about violently attacking various characters) - aren't funny in the slightest.
I felt like it SHOULD have been at least okay, but just wasn't!
Nothing really happens. We watched this for about 45 minutes and just couldn't take it any longer.
The main character is released from prison and supposedly trying to restart his life. It doesn't make much sense. The grandmother supposedly believes he's been in France for three years rather than prison. The sister (Weaver) is domineering towards her husband but flakes when around her brother. Doesn't make sense. The parts that are supposed to be comedy (Allen's character daydreams about violently attacking various characters) - aren't funny in the slightest.
I felt like it SHOULD have been at least okay, but just wasn't!
Did you know
- TriviaTim Allen is seen being released from Los Angeles Federal Prison at the start. Allen spent two years in prison himself following a 1978 drug arrest in Michigan.
- GoofsSince Tommy was already convicted, sentenced to and served 36-months in a Federal prison, he would be released free and clear, and would not need to report to a Parole Agent or Probation Officer. Parole is an early release program and probation is a diversionary program.
- SoundtracksPapa's Got a Brand New Bag
Written and performed by James Brown
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- Gross US & Canada
- $88,335
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $64,438
- Jan 10, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $88,335
- Runtime
- 1h 36m(96 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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