Story
A crash course in kidnappings, car thefts and other rituals of dating.
Feels like
- Black Comedy
- Kidnapping Caper
- Mistaken Identity
- 90s Pop Culture
- Quirky Characters
- Fast-Paced
- Situational Humor
- Crime Comedy
- Light-hearted
A fast-paced, intriguing action movie about everyday modern life and crime.
Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
Not for scares or big ideas.
A crash course in kidnappings, car thefts and other rituals of dating.
22 of 22
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
August 29, 1997 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (34).
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.