Plot: What’s it about?
Nick Beam (Tim Robbins) is as happy as a pig in mud, he has a beautiful wife (Kelly Preston), a great job, and loves his life. He has a butt-head boss though, who makes him work late to meet with the head of McGinty Crackers, when Nick has plans with his wife for the opera. At the last minute, plans fall through and Nick heads home to suprise his wife, but he’s the one who gets the suprise. Nick hears strange noises, and sneaks upstairs…to find his wife riding someone else. He is too shocked to say anything, so he just walks back down-stairs, where he finds his boss’ cuff-links on the counter. Nick climbs into his vehicle, and just takes off, stopping for nothing, and when he finally makes a stop, he gets a unwelcome visitor. A car-jacker (Martin Lawrence) tries to hold up Nick, but instead, Nick locks the jacker inside, and puts the petal to the metal! After a back-and-forth tussle, the two decide on the perfect revenge, to rob Nick’s boss of his personal savings, split 50/50 of course.
This movie is non-stop laughs, despite it’s somewhat sad beginning. Nick has lost everything, and feels there is nothing left worth caring about. His total disregard of consequences equals funny situations and antics like you would not believe. He locks Lawrence in his car, then tosses his own wallet out the window, just so Lawrence can’t rob him, then sprays the would-be car jacker in the eyes with MACE!!! After a while on the road, the two actually bond, and start to work together. A pair of high-way robbers take Beam and his passenger for other criminals, trying to take over their turf. This does not help the situation at all, and lands Lawrence hanging from a hi-rise balcony by a bed-sheet! The conedy never stop in this one, and it a classic!
What makes this film work so well is the unbelievable chemistry between Robbins and Lawrence. The two are naturals together, and their lines play perfectly off of each other. I would love to see a sequel or another movie starring these two. A great back-up also add to the overall quality of the picture, featuring Kelly Preston, John McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, and Rebecca Gayheart. The writing is also phenomenal, with Steve Oedekerk, who also wrote and directed Ace Ventura:When Nature Calls, and also wrote The Nutty Professor and Patch Adams. All these parts come together to form a solid, hilarious feature, one to watch for sure. So pick up this DVD, you’ve got Nothing To Lose.
Video: How does it look?
Excellent transfer, although not anamorphic. The colors are vibrant, and no artifacts or grain are to be found at all. Widescreen only , so no luck for you full-frame folks.
Audio: How does it sound?
Dolby Digital 5.1 is used, so every little spider-leg will be heard touching the ground. (Watch the movie) The soundtrack is great, and the dialogue is easily audible, even during the loudest effects.
Supplements: What are the extras?
Theatrical Trailer, that’s all. Man, how cool would out-takes be? VERY! But no…sniff, sniff.
