Laborious in the unfolding of its plot, and under Sam Weisman's brash direction the unabashed amorality of the material is crass rather than sly in tone.
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VarietyRobert Koehler
VarietyRobert Koehler
The star in this case is Martin Lawrence, who is not only thoroughly upstaged by nemesis Danny DeVito but is completely boxed out of his comfort zone for broad physical comedy.
40
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
Among the disconnected scenes are a few that are downright hilarious, and the actors do their best to rise above disjointed material.
38
New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
Dumbed down to the point where it's barely recognizable as coming from one of Donald Westlake's John Dortmunder novels.
25
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Too many characters, not enough plot, and a disconnect between the two stars' acting styles.
16
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Maybe the worst thing that can happen is that every other movie at the multiplex will be sold out this weekend.