Nothing to Lose (1997)

R   |    |  Action, Adventure, Comedy

Nothing to Lose (1997) Poster

Nick's wife's 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, revenge etc. Twists follow.

6.7/10
43,796
Rate
Critic Reviews

Photos

  • Tim Robbins and Martin Lawrence in Nothing to Lose (1997)
  • Steve Oedekerk in Nothing to Lose (1997)
  • Martin Lawrence and Steve Oedekerk in Nothing to Lose (1997)
  • Tim Robbins and Steve Oedekerk in Nothing to Lose (1997)
  • Rebecca Gayheart at an event for Nothing to Lose (1997)
  • Rebecca Gayheart and Brett Ratner at an event for Nothing to Lose (1997)

See all photos

Get More From IMDb

For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet.

Get the IMDb app

Cast & Crew

Top Billed Cast

Director:

Steve Oedekerk

Writer:

Steve Oedekerk
Facebook
Twitter
E-mail

Awards

1 win.

Reviews & Commentary

Add a Review

User Reviews
25 November 2005 | jotix100
7
| Unlikely partners
What does one get when one mixes two different types of actors as the leads in a comedy?: A surprise! "Nothing to Lose" shows how Steve Oedekerk's gamble in casting such different actors as Martin Lawrence and Tim Robbins can produce great results.

Not being a fan of Mr. Lawrence's style of comedy, we decided to take a gamble on this 1997 film that came and went without much fanfare. In fact, we had no expectations whatsoever as to what to expect because even the trailers we remember seeing at the time before its release didn't show anything of interest.

In fact, Mr. Lawrence, guided by the expert hand of Mr. Oederkerk, shows a man that can deliver without resorting to his usual excesses. Tim Robbins on the other hand shows an uncanny flair for this type of comedy and a chemistry for his co-star. Both these actors are seen at their best in the comedy.

"Nothing to Lose" feels shorter than its 98 minutes running time. There are also good supporting players behind the stars. Kelly Preston, John McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael McKean and the fabulous Irma P. Hall, who one would have loved to have seen more of because she is an extraordinary and accomplished actress.

Let this film win you over and watch it without any preconceived ideas because it's packs a lot of fun.

Critic Reviews

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite the fact that this was filmed in the standard spherical format, "Filmed in Panavision" is listed in the end credits.

Quotes

Nick Beam: Where do I start? It's not you. Well actually it is you. Look, I'm just not... I'm not attracted to you anymore. I need space. You kinda... you kinda gross me out. In the beginning it was different. In the beginning, you were better. But then I got ...

Goofs

When Nick and T are arguing in the desert after escaping from the gas station that T robbed, there is the top of a car visible over Nick's right shoulder when they are on the drivers side of the vehicle.

Crazy Credits

After the credits are finished, a mailman brings a letter to the hillbilly whose gas station was robbed. The letter is marked "Hillbilly Motherfucker", just as T. called him in the movie. Inside is a few hundred dollars cash. In the cut version this is changed to "Hillbilly at the gas station".

Alternate Versions

In the Australian free to air version, during the confrontation with the rival criminals, Martin Lawrence yelling "Shut the fuck up" is badly censored to "Shuck up". Interestingly, other uses of the word "fuck" are still intact.

Soundtracks

Wanna Be Startin' Something
Written by Michael Jackson

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Crime

Details

Release Date:

18 July 1997

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Club Ed Film Set - 150th Street E, Lancaster, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,617,767 20 July 1997

Gross USA:

$44,480,039

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$44,480,039

Contribute to this page

Getting Started | Contributor Zone  »

Sundance 2021 Stars in Unforgettable Early Roles

These 2021 Sundance Film Festival headliners became household names thanks to some unforgettable roles early in their careers.

Watch the video

Around The Web

 | 

Powered by ZergNet

More To Explore

Search on Amazon.com