Corporate Line: Set on the exotic North Shore of Oahu, The Big Bounce stars Owen Wilson as a likeable drifter who hooks up with a thrill-loving woman (Sara Foster) specializing in good looks and petty crime. When she tries to seduce him into double-crossing his former boss (Gary Sinise), a shady real estate developer, for a chunk of cash, it could be the perfect score or the perfect set-up.
The Good: For the guys: hot ladies on the beach. For the ladies: great sunsets off the beach of Hawaii (if you live in Hawaii I guess you have nothing to look forward to).
The Bad: First, the movie is slow – really, really slow. It seems to take forever to get anywhere. The bad part is anywhere is no where.
Second, the fantastic lineup is far from stellar in fact they are downright bad. The usually funny Owen Wilson falls flat thanks to a hollow part. Morgan Freeman used to be great but now it appears he will take any role that pays. Gary Sinise, ditto. Charlie Sheen, well we know he’ll do anything for a buck. Willie Nelson, ditto (wonder how those IRS problems are working out).
Third, the film appears to be based not upon pulling a con, but ogling a half naked Sara Foster. Foster’s previous experience comes from modeling and a host on ET on MTV. MTV is known for finding quality talent please look sarcasm up in the dictionary.
The film is based on the Elmore Leonard novel by the same name. I haven’t read it and if this movie is any indication I’m glad I didn’t waste my time. The script is weak, unfunny and a complete waste of time.
One note: During my viewing one critic actually fell asleep his snoring was often funnier than the film itself.
Frankly: The Big Bounce proves January is the dumping ground for bad movies. By the way if you think you are in for a good con game you’ve been duped. But don’t blame me when you realized they stole from you – $8 please. Oh, you forget the popcorn and drink make that $15. Guess the con is really on us.
+ Charlie Craine
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