Product Details

• Actors: David Schwimmer, Simon Pegg, Alice Eve, Jon Polito
• Directors: Jean-Baptiste Andrea
• Writers: Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Billy Asher
• Producers: Andras Hamori, Gabriella Stollenwerck
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: First Look Pictures
• DVD Release Date: June 19, 2007
• Run Time: 86 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000NVIGL6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,525 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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BIG NOTHING - DVD Movie

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The worst laid plans, January 19, 2008

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J. A. Eyon "Little Raven" (Seattle - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Nothing (DVD)

This is one of the more enjoyable "bumbling amateur criminals" movies that I've seen.

It's a UK/Canadian production but it's set in the U.S. and it stars David Schwimmer in my favorite movie role of his to date. His lugubrious manner is perfectly complimented by bouncy, James-Cagney-like Simon Pegg, a British comedian donning a perfect American accent. Their screen chemistry is wonderful.

Joining them is another Brit with another perfect American accent plus tremendous sex appeal, Alice Eve, playing a third kooky wheel in this unlikely team of extortionists. I gotta say: the acting by everyone (Brit, American, and Canadian) is top-notch.

The script by Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Andrea and American Billy Asher tries to avoid cliches -- or at least improve on them -- and Andrea's direction gives the film a slightly surreal touch altho the film retains a down-to-earth quality.

That surreal touch plus its dark quality may limit this film's appeal, but those who like terrific acting and fast-paced fun may revel in that appeal.

(To people who have already seen the film: there's a difference of opinion here and at the Amazon UK site about Simon Pegg's accent. I think that those who are familiar with Simon Pegg will be influenced by that familiarity and find his accent strange -- while those of us who aren't familiar with him will find his accent perfect, albeit energetic, Midwestern. Can you click on the "comments" link below my review and reveal (1) if you were familiar with Pegg before this movie and (2) how succcessful you thought his accent was? Thanks.)

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gothic comedy!!!, April 30, 2007

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Pompompom (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Nothing (DVD)

I loved this film. The first "gothic comedy", I would say! It's very funny, yet surprisingly dark. So you'll go from laughing your head off to jumping in your seat thinking "WTF"? A very original movie based on a classic premise. Pegg rocks, as usual, I'm a huge Spaced fan and wasn't disappointed! Definitely a geeky yet intelligent movie, worth watching a few times. Laughs and shocks guaranteed in equal measure. Awesome soundtrack too, are they going to release it?

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A whole bunch of dark fun, March 24, 2008

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Ken Jensen "Author of It Takes Guts To Be Me:... (Kingston, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Nothing (DVD)

Just a joy for me to watch! I haven't ever been let down yet by Simon Pegg (the guy from Shawn of the Dead) and his wit plays off of Schwimmer's drollitivity(?) perfectly. The chick is dynamite and she mentally kicks the crap out of the two men who are smart enough to acknowledge it with just the right amount of self deprecation. The plot constantly twists and turns and the comedy is all black. That's key for me. Give me laughs couched in morally questionable (or directly sinful) situations and I'm happy as a clam.