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Features: DVD, Special Edition, Widescreen, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Dolby Digital (5.1), English, Spanish, Subtitled
Kevin Caffery (Martin Lawrence) is a professional thief with taste and style who gets a tip for an easy heist: Billionaire tycoon Max Fairbanks' (Danny DeVito) unoccupied beachfront mansion. But as Kevin is tossing Faberge eggs into his professional pillowcase, he finds himself face to face with the billionaire. Just before the cops drag Kevin away, Max spies Kevin's good-luck ring and decides to claim it as his own. Only one problem--the ring was given to Kevin by his new love, and he is determined to get it back. How far will these two men go? As far as they have to. Even if it means divorce, public scandal, financial ruin, and prison. This battle of capitalist vs. robber escalates into a colossal tournament of egos threatening to take both men and everyone around them down. Perhaps this "lucky ring" may not be so lucky after all! Based upon the novel by Donald E. Westlake.
"...it takes the smart road, doesn't dumb down the plot...and delivers laughs all the way through." Dave White, IFILM
"DeVito and Lawrence are dynamite together!" Joel Siegel, Good Morning America
"...a few unexpectedly loopy surprises, including an outlandishly gay detective...who loves the Ice Capades but loathes insurance fraud." Mike Clark, USA Today
"...the worst that could happen is missing this film." Jeffrey Lyons
Editor's Note
Based on the novel by Donald E. Westlake, WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN? is a black comedy in the tradition of GET SHORTY and THE GRIFTERS. The film opens at an art auction in Boston, where suave robber Kevin Caffrey (Martin Lawrence) meets the beautiful, distraught Amber (Carmen Ejogo). Romantic sparks become genuine love in just one night. To prove this, Amber gives Kevin her deceased father's good-luck ring. A few days later, Kevin and his partner, Berger (John Leguizamo), are robbing the beach house of Max Fairbanks (Danny DeVito), an incredibly selfish millionaire. In a sick twist of fate, Max captures Kevin and convinces the police that Kevin's ring is actually his own. With the tables now turned, Kevin must try to get his ring back from Max, at any and all costs. This puts a strain on his relationship with Amber, and at the same time unleashes an outlandish series of events that will eventually bring all of the characters together for one raucous finale. Director Sam Weisman uses a thumping hip-hop score to add freshness to his picture, which features bizarre, outrageous supporting turns from William Fichtner, Larry Miller, Nora Dunn, and Glenne Headly.
| Features | Scene Access | | 2 Audio Commentary Tracks Featuring The Director, Producer And Cast Members | | Hit Music Video "Music" By Erick Sermon Featuring Marvin Gaye | | Interactive Menus | | Deleted/Alternate Scenes Including Alternate Ending | | Behind-The-Scenes Featurette "Scene Stealers" | | Outtakes | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs & Full Screen Version | | Audio: English 5.1 Surround Sound; French & Spanish Stereo | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 1/8/2008 |
| Running Time: 99 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2001 | | Catalog ID: 1002563 | | UPC: 00027616867643 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1/4:3 |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...The movie turns into a cobweb of tricky spins and twists that seems like a hip-hop version of RUTHLESS PEOPLE..." 06/01/2001 p.E14Total Film
"...[Fichtner] swans into his scenes, all gold shirts and good grooming, leaving the audience giggling and begging for more..." 09/01/2001 p.97 Los Angeles Times
"...Lawrence and DeVito are reliably funny and energetic and their fans are not likely to be disappointed..." 06/01/2001 p.2 Sight and Sound
"...DeVito is wholly convincing..." 08/01/2002 p.57 |
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