Stinks despite big cast
Added 9/1/2009
How can a movie with Morgan Freeman, Charlie Sheen and Owen Wilson go so wrong? It's even based on an Elmore Leonard novel, whose stuff is good. But there have been more than a few stiff Leonard adaptations, and this is one of them. Wilson is never believable as a semi-bad guy, the script is weak, and the' comedy,' such as it is, is not funny. The only good thing is the Hawaiian scenery. Take a pass on this one.
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Just a laid back island movie
Added 4/28/2009
If you put this DVD in expecting a riveting, nail-biting caper, you will be sorely disappointed. But if you want a funny, light-hearted movie where the splendid island backdrops are an omni-present character of the ensemble cast, this is a great movie to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon with a rum drink in hand.
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A pleasure to watch, again and again.....
Added 3/7/2009
What a great cast!!!! Owen Wilson and Morgan Freeman both really gave the kind of subtle, genuine performances that show what great talents they are, Charlie Sheen and Gary Sinse also shine.
I know many panned this film for not being all it coud be, but if you take it as it is, a fun romantic comedy, with a great cast of colorful characters, you will enjoy this movie more than once. Owen Wilsons performance is what made it all work, he was the catalyst that overcame all the issues discussed in other reviews. This is just a fun movie!!!
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Absolutely horrid movie. I absolutely love Morgan Freeman, but I don't know what he was thinking taking this role. It was such a huge let down!
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Product Placement
Added 4/27/2007
The only enjoyment I got from this movie was counting the number of product placements!!!
They even have a product placement individual listed in the credits.
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Stinks despite big cast
Added 9/1/2009
How can a movie with Morgan Freeman, Charlie Sheen and Owen Wilson go so wrong? It's even based on an Elmore Leonard novel, whose stuff is good. But there have been more than a few stiff Leonard adaptations, and this is one of them. Wilson is never believable as a semi-bad guy, the script is weak, and the' comedy,' such as it is, is not funny. The only good thing is the Hawaiian scenery. Take a pass on this one.
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Just a laid back island movie
Added 4/28/2009
If you put this DVD in expecting a riveting, nail-biting caper, you will be sorely disappointed. But if you want a funny, light-hearted movie where the splendid island backdrops are an omni-present character of the ensemble cast, this is a great movie to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon with a rum drink in hand.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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A pleasure to watch, again and again.....
Added 3/7/2009
What a great cast!!!! Owen Wilson and Morgan Freeman both really gave the kind of subtle, genuine performances that show what great talents they are, Charlie Sheen and Gary Sinse also shine.
I know many panned this film for not being all it coud be, but if you take it as it is, a fun romantic comedy, with a great cast of colorful characters, you will enjoy this movie more than once. Owen Wilsons performance is what made it all work, he was the catalyst that overcame all the issues discussed in other reviews. This is just a fun movie!!!
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