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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.5 / 100
1997·Action / Adventure / Comedy·1h 38m

NOTHING TO LOSE

“When the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself.”

Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.

Above the Line
Steve Oedekerk·DirectorSteve Oedekerk·WriterDonald E. Thorin·Director of PhotographyRobert Folk·MusicMalcolm Campbell·Editor
Cast
Martin Lawrence·Terrence Paul "T-Paul" DavidsonTim Robbins·Nick BeamJohn C. McGinley·Davis "Rig" LanlowGiancarlo Esposito·Charlie DuntKelly Preston·Ann BeamMichael McKean·Phillip "P.B." BarrowRebecca Gayheart·DanielleIrma P. Hall·Bertha "Mama" DavidsonSteve Oedekerk·Security Guard BaxterSusan Barnes·Delores
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Steve Oedekerk·Director
Writing· 1
Steve Oedekerk·Writer
Camera· 1
Donald E. Thorin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Malcolm Campbell·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Robert Folk·MusicMark Sandman·MusicMichael Hilkene·Supervising Sound EditorKathy Nelson·Music SupervisorJeff Carson·Music SupervisorJ.J. George·Music Editor
Art & Design· 6
Maria Caso·Production DesignJames J. Murakami·Art DirectionKevin Constant·Art DirectionElsa Zamparelli·Costume DesignCloudia Rebar·Set DecorationHope Slepak·Key Costumer
Production· 7
Martin Bregman·ProducerLouis A. Stroller·Executive ProducerDan Jinks·ProducerMichael Bregman·ProducerAllan Wertheim·Unit Production ManagerRobert Lawrence·Associate ProducerGretchen Rennell·Casting
Other Departments· 7
Tim A. Davison·StuntsStan Lee Rice·StuntsShane Dixon·StuntsJohn C. Meier·StuntsChino Binamo·StuntsManny Perry·Stunt CoordinatorAnthony T. Pennello·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
31%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$44M
ROI 78%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#808080
#36454F
#F0E68C
Mood
Comedic, Buddy Cop
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Two men are standing side-by-side on a paved surface with cars in the background under a blue sky. The man on the left is taller, wearing a light-colored suit a”

comedyaction
Key Elements
Light Brown SuitPatterned TieDark JacketLight Brown CapWatch
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
6/10
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