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Free Money [VHS]

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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.

One of Brando's worst films. The jokes are terrible, and it's all in poor taste. Needless to say, it's a gem, and a must-see. I mean, you get to see Brando shocking Charlie Sheen in the bum with a cattle prod, and beating Mira Sorvino with a high heel shoe. What more could you possibly want?

This movie, with its superb cast, starts out as a lighthearted comedy. All of a sudden, it takes a hard left turn - leaving the viewer wondering, "What happened? Is this the same movie I was watching a minute ago?" I rented this movie on tape, and enjoyed it so much that I rewound it and watched it again! Great performances by all and a cleverly written interlocking storyline make this one a keeper. The cameo of Martin Sheen near the end was a cute touch. I just ordered the DVD.

The inherent interest of seeing Marlon Brando (which is what must've drawn actors of the caliber of Sorvino, Sheen, Sutherland and even David Arquette to appear in this oddity) is what keeps audience interest throughout this broad but not unfunny comedy...and Brando fans should rejoice...he is absolutely nutty, but for some reason he seems truly "interested" in the production, having lots of screen time and hamming it up, which is more than you can say for "Christopher Columbus," "Formula," etc. It's hard to classify this as a "good" film, but as an exhibit of the greatest, most tragic actor of our time it has real value, and it's far from the unreleasable disaster you might fear. Take a look.

Brando is absolutely charming and hilarious in this dark comedy and the writing is first-rate. The cinematography of the woods and country is breathtaking and you really get a sense of this "small town" from the script and acting. Sheen and Church are fabulous in their parts although Sheen sometimes speaks a little fast in some of the comic punchlines, so seeing it more than once would be of benefit. The twin girls are lovely and cute and I daresay we may see more of them in future films.

The picture is by no means great, but for the first time in decades Brando is clearly having fun here, and there is no actor more enjoyable to watch have fun than Marlon Brando. It is by no means his best performance, but as he chews the scenery, savoring every bite he is a joy to watch.

not one of charlie sheens better scripts.very silly and enjoyable though.i expected it to be a comedy but allthough it starts that way it gets quite dark.

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.

I watched "Free Money" last night (heck I even rented it!) and I haven't been as thoroughly disappointed in a movie in a LONG time. This movie has NOTHING to offer. I watched it because I am (was?) a big fan of Brando (the actor). He's clunked before (ever see "Desiree"?) but at least his scripts all had possibilities. Did he read this script before signing on? There was nothing there! This is worse than a bad Three Stooges movie. Come to think of it, I owe the Three Stooges an appology. There was talent in the movie but in name only; all the actors were way under par. There was nothing creative or intepretive in Brando who looks like he's 400 lbs. He looked that way in "Don Juan Demarco" and carried it off with a pretty good performance. He just looks fat and ... well, I'll try and keep to a higher plane. The humor was on the 6th grade level. I watched through to the end as a public service. There is no scene in the movie that warrents watching it. I better quit; it's not worth spending this much time on it.

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.