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Anthony Anderson has built a career by creating likable supporting performances in mediocre movies from
Urban Legends: Final Cut to
Kangaroo Jack to
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. So he probably leapt on
King's Ransom as an opportunity to show his star potential, surrounded by a good cast, including Jay Mohr (
Jerry Maguire), Nicole Parker (
Soul Food), Loretta Devine (
Woman Thou Art Loosed), and Regina Hall (
Scary Movie). Regrettably, all
King's Ransom shows is why Anderson ended up in so many mediocre movies in the first place: Poor judgment. This contrived comedy about a business mogul who has himself kidnapped to wriggle out of a divorce settlement--only, what a surprise, his plans go awry and hijinks ensue--is one long series of clumsy, unoriginal, and just unfunny scenes that barely connect into a plot. It's a movie that seems to have been made as a tax write-off. Also featuring Kellita Smith (
The Bernie Mac Show) and Donald Faison (
Scrubs).
--Bret Fetzer
Product Description
Anthony Anderson plays millionare Malcolm King who gets wrapped up in a true mess when he plans his own kidnapping to avoid paying a divorce settlement. Unfortunately for Malcolm, everything falls apart when he's not the only one in on the plot! Watch and see who finally gets away with King's Ransom!
DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary with Anthony Anderson, Jay Mohr, and director
DVD ROM Features:Script to Screen
Deleted Scenes:Deleted/Alternate Scenes with optional director commentary
Documentary:"Down and Dirty" - Behind the scenes documentary
Theatrical Trailer