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Mad Money

2008; USA; 104 min.

Director: Callie Khouri

Screenplay: Glenn Gers, John Mister, Neil McKay, Terry Winsor

Music: Marty Davich, James Newton Howard

Cast:

Bridget Cardigan - Diane Keaton

Don Cardigan - Ted Danson

Jackie Truman - Katie Holmes

Bob Truman - Adam Rothenberg

Nina Brewster - Queen Latifah

Older Dante - Peyton 'Alex' Smith

Cop #1 - Charlie Caldwell

Cop #2 - Richard F. Law

Mindy Arbogast - Meagen Fay

Bryce Arbogast - Christopher McDonald

"Mad Money" is a classic bank heist plot with a modern day twist. I have to admit, while watching this, I was quite distracted playing with my laptop and talking to friends. Therefore, I don't know if I'm the most credible source to give a review on the film. "Mad Money" wasn't really that interesting to me. I was looking forward to seeing the movie at first because of Queen Latifah. I've seen movies that she's been in before and they've been hilarious. I also knew that Diane Keaton happened to be a great actress (I've seen some movies with her in them before as well...). I was interested to see Katie Holmes' acting abilities in this film, which proved to be sub-par. 

Anyhow, the film is about this trio that decides to steal money from the Federal Reserve. They all work there, and the unlikely three ban together to collect money for each of their own interests. They are taking money that is going to be shredded and taken out of circulation, so they go undetected for a good portion of the film. I honestly couldn't tell you much more about the film - I really wasn't paying attention to it. I guess the fact that my laptop was more entertaining than the film speaks for itself. I would maybe consider watching "Mad Money" again without the distractions. We'll see... I would rather spend my time watching other films.

iRate: 2/5 diamond rings

Trailer: www.madmoneymovie.com