I initially avoided this film even though I'd heard of it because I knew it had gone straight to video so thought it must be terrible. But then a friend and I caught some clips on YouTube and thought they were so hilarious, we decided to buy the DVD, and we're glad we did. We just watched the film tonight and thought it was hilarious. It's sometimes bizarre what films will get a general release and which ones--despite major stars--will go straight to video. If you're not a fan of the offbeat and quirky, you won't like this film, but if you are, you may just love it. Incidentally, another film I thought was hilarious and went straight to video was Peter O'Toole's THE FINAL CURTAIN. If you liked FREE MONEY then check out THE FINAL CURTAIN, both dark, quirky comedies that flew under the radar. Brando is like the Rolling Stones, in that the cliche attitude is that they both peaked before 1975...but when you actually take the time to check out their later work, you'll find the greatness is still largely intact. Brando really gives an original and energetic (despite his weight) and wonderful performance in his film.
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Brando Goes Straight to Video
Added 7/15/2009
If you thought "A Countess From Hong Kong" was a low point in the Marlon Brando filmography, wait until you stumble upon this made-in-Canada turkey. A disastrous black comedy, "Free Money" (1998) proved unfit for theatrical consumption and received a straight-to-video burial. Brando's final starring role as an orange-haired prison warden is a grotesque embarrassment in a cinematic apocalypse all its own.
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LLLLLLLLLLLLLAKE of FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Added 6/5/2009
It took me awhile to recognize Marlon Brando and was unaware he could be so funny. I hadn't seen "Streetcar Named Desire" with the suddenly silly "Stanley" lines. The twins were likeably stupid and shallow, and PERFECT for the equally 'stupid' husbands they trapped. VERY enjoyable. Lots of laughing throughout. Too bad this film wasn't more appreciated, publicly.
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Not worth watching...
Added 2/24/2008
Save your time and money. This movie is an embarrassment to the cast. I cannot believe that the likes of Brando and Sutherland were involved in this waste of celluloid.
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This movie made me laugh. In addition to the comic elements, it had an interesting group of actors. I hadn't expected too much from the film, so it was a pleasant surprise.
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I initially avoided this film even though I'd heard of it because I knew it had gone straight to video so thought it must be terrible. But then a friend and I caught some clips on YouTube and thought they were so hilarious, we decided to buy the DVD, and we're glad we did. We just watched the film tonight and thought it was hilarious. It's sometimes bizarre what films will get a general release and which ones--despite major stars--will go straight to video. If you're not a fan of the offbeat and quirky, you won't like this film, but if you are, you may just love it. Incidentally, another film I thought was hilarious and went straight to video was Peter O'Toole's THE FINAL CURTAIN. If you liked FREE MONEY then check out THE FINAL CURTAIN, both dark, quirky comedies that flew under the radar. Brando is like the Rolling Stones, in that the cliche attitude is that they both peaked before 1975...but when you actually take the time to check out their later work, you'll find the greatness is still largely intact. Brando really gives an original and energetic (despite his weight) and wonderful performance in his film.
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Brando Goes Straight to Video
Added 7/15/2009
If you thought "A Countess From Hong Kong" was a low point in the Marlon Brando filmography, wait until you stumble upon this made-in-Canada turkey. A disastrous black comedy, "Free Money" (1998) proved unfit for theatrical consumption and received a straight-to-video burial. Brando's final starring role as an orange-haired prison warden is a grotesque embarrassment in a cinematic apocalypse all its own.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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LLLLLLLLLLLLLAKE of FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Added 6/5/2009
It took me awhile to recognize Marlon Brando and was unaware he could be so funny. I hadn't seen "Streetcar Named Desire" with the suddenly silly "Stanley" lines. The twins were likeably stupid and shallow, and PERFECT for the equally 'stupid' husbands they trapped. VERY enjoyable. Lots of laughing throughout. Too bad this film wasn't more appreciated, publicly.
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