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Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson go for the gold (and the diamonds, emeralds and rubies) as a just-divorced couple who bicker and banter their way through an adventure- and laugh-packed undersea treasure hunt. McConaughey is Finn, in love with his ex (Hudson) and in deep with gangster Bigg Bunny. After eight years of searching, Finn gets a clue to the whereabouts of the Queen’s Dowry, a fabulous fortune that mysteriously disappeared in the Caribbean in 1715. Now all he has to do is get the gold, get the girl and get going before Bigg Bunny gets him. Directed by Andy Tennant (Hitch), Fool’s Gold glitters with danger, action, romance, comedy, great one-liners – and a great time to be had by all!
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Benjamin "Finn" Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) is a beach bum with an interest in treasure hunts. He's also hardly responsible, which is why he sets his boat on fire and sinks it not too long after we meet him.
Tess Finnegan (Kate Hudson) has had enough. She's taken a job aboard millionaire Nigel Honeycutt's (Donald Sutherland) yacht. And she's divorcing Finn.
Finn's latest quest is the Queen's Dowry, a treasure lost almost 300 years ago. In fact, he's found a piece of it. Now all he needs is financial backing. His irresponsibility has left his last backer rather mad at him. So he decides to get Nigel's help, completely unaware that Nigel is Tess's new boss.
Unfortunately, the shipwreck is somewhere around the island owned by dangerous rapper Bigg Bunny (Kevin Hart). As in Finn's last investor. Can they find the treasure without Bigg getting his hands on it? Can Finn win Tess back in the process?
Let's be honest, this is mindless, predictable entertainment. Especially since the previews gave away many of the key scenes. But it is fun.
It's trying to be a action comedy. It had some laughs, but there weren't as many as I had hoped. The funniest scenes involved Nigel's daughter Gemma as played by Alexis Dziena. Anytime she was on screen, I was guaranteed a laugh. Most of the action in the film was played for laughs as well, and is over the top. Then again, what action movie isn't over the top? Even the exposition scene near the beginning that is key to understanding how Tess and Finn got started on this trail wasn't that great. I couldn't follow it, and I tried.
So why did I like it? Because of the characters. I really did care for all of them. Well, the good guys anyway. Credit for this obviously goes to the actors who are obviously having so much fun making the film. Frankly, they made it hard for me not to like it.
It may make me a fool, but I enjoyed this movie. You may not want to rush out and watch it, but if you get a chance, I bet you would enjoy it.
Tess Finnegan (Kate Hudson) has had enough. She's taken a job aboard millionaire Nigel Honeycutt's (Donald Sutherland) yacht. And she's divorcing Finn.
Finn's latest quest is the Queen's Dowry, a treasure lost almost 300 years ago. In fact, he's found a piece of it. Now all he needs is financial backing. His irresponsibility has left his last backer rather mad at him. So he decides to get Nigel's help, completely unaware that Nigel is Tess's new boss.
Unfortunately, the shipwreck is somewhere around the island owned by dangerous rapper Bigg Bunny (Kevin Hart). As in Finn's last investor. Can they find the treasure without Bigg getting his hands on it? Can Finn win Tess back in the process?
Let's be honest, this is mindless, predictable entertainment. Especially since the previews gave away many of the key scenes. But it is fun.
It's trying to be a action comedy. It had some laughs, but there weren't as many as I had hoped. The funniest scenes involved Nigel's daughter Gemma as played by Alexis Dziena. Anytime she was on screen, I was guaranteed a laugh. Most of the action in the film was played for laughs as well, and is over the top. Then again, what action movie isn't over the top? Even the exposition scene near the beginning that is key to understanding how Tess and Finn got started on this trail wasn't that great. I couldn't follow it, and I tried.
So why did I like it? Because of the characters. I really did care for all of them. Well, the good guys anyway. Credit for this obviously goes to the actors who are obviously having so much fun making the film. Frankly, they made it hard for me not to like it.
It may make me a fool, but I enjoyed this movie. You may not want to rush out and watch it, but if you get a chance, I bet you would enjoy it.
45 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):
1. Matthew McConaughey goes shirtless
2. Kate Hudson channels her mom
3. He's irresponsible
4. She's determined
5. They're divorced
6. They're going treasure hunting
7. You can guess the ending before watching the opening credits
In other words, there's nothing new about this light and ditzy treasure hunting romp that plays heavily on stereotyping and McConaughey's shirtless bod.
The legend behind the treasure is interesting enough. Forty chests of gold and jewels, destined to be a dowry fit for an eighteenth century queen, was lost without a trace during the hurricane season of 1715. Finn (McConaughey) and Tess (Hudson) had been searching for it for years, until an accidental discovery clues them in that they're finally on the right track.
With the exception of Donald Sutherland, the movie loses momentum whenever the supporting actors are on-screen and the burden of the caricaturized characters sink the movie even deeper than the plotline.
The action scenes were good, especially at the end, and although there is violence, most of it is off camera. A couple of swear words and a few naughty scenes make for a PG-13 movie that should be found guilty of breach of promise.
Amanda Richards, June 7, 2008
1. Matthew McConaughey goes shirtless
2. Kate Hudson channels her mom
3. He's irresponsible
4. She's determined
5. They're divorced
6. They're going treasure hunting
7. You can guess the ending before watching the opening credits
In other words, there's nothing new about this light and ditzy treasure hunting romp that plays heavily on stereotyping and McConaughey's shirtless bod.
The legend behind the treasure is interesting enough. Forty chests of gold and jewels, destined to be a dowry fit for an eighteenth century queen, was lost without a trace during the hurricane season of 1715. Finn (McConaughey) and Tess (Hudson) had been searching for it for years, until an accidental discovery clues them in that they're finally on the right track.
With the exception of Donald Sutherland, the movie loses momentum whenever the supporting actors are on-screen and the burden of the caricaturized characters sink the movie even deeper than the plotline.
The action scenes were good, especially at the end, and although there is violence, most of it is off camera. A couple of swear words and a few naughty scenes make for a PG-13 movie that should be found guilty of breach of promise.
Amanda Richards, June 7, 2008
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Amazonian
Format:DVD
With a cast including Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, and Donald Sutherland, you would think: how bad could it be??? well, it's beyond your imagination. With a predictable storyline, bad logic, unfunny jokes (even with a much lowered standard for this genre), and a extremely BORING "adventure", Fool's Gold should be renamed as Fool's Movie. I was lucky to have seen this movie on a plane for free. Otherwise I'd kick myself for wasting both money and time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
There is not much to say about this movie but just the obvious, it was funny and great, everybody should watch it
Published 1 month ago by Patricia V. Riera
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure treasure
Good laughs with romance makes this movie a good mix. If you can't enjoy this movie you don't have a could sense of humor.
Published 1 month ago by Jonathan Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I'm not typically a McConaughey fan, but he's fantastic in this movie. I love watching this movie because the film scenery is just gorgeous. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Kelley
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun but unfulfilling
I really wanted to like this movie and some of it was great. Great opening scene. The bad guys weren't bad enough so they bring in some unrelated guy. Unnecessary gruesome part.
Published 2 months ago by Matthew Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome movie
If you are a fan of Matthew McConaughey then you will love Fool's gold. Both Matthew and Kate give wonderful performances in this movie. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mary Alice Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
This is just a mindless bit of entertainment with great views of the ocean. I enjoyed it for what it was a lot of eye candy and a cute script.
Published 2 months ago by Mary Elizabeth Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Movie
Fool's Gold was a very good comedy, had your interest from the start of the movie to the very end.
Published 2 months ago by Dorothy
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Movie
I have always love this movie, and finally got to watch it on my Kindle. The scenery the story line and the characters all are fantastic in this movie. It's clean fun and simple.
Published 2 months ago by debi
5.0 out of 5 stars
I have seen it 100 times
God I watch this movie to put me in a great mood, I seen it a lot, rent it first and you will buy it promise.
Published 2 months ago by avatar16
2.0 out of 5 stars
not that great
it can be rated pg 13 and have nudity? Thats a little disturbing, in my opinion it wasnt that funny, most of the funny parts were shown in the trailer. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christopher L Wright
