Undescribable Perfection

Sadly Over-hyped

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

Mad Money is a very fun caper/comedy film that I always love seeing over and over again! The cast does a great job! Diane Keaton was awesome as the lead role! Also, Queen Latifah was very funny and enjoyable to watch as Nina. Then there's Katie Holmes, who I really liked as well, I didn't enjoy her performance quite as much as Queen Latifah and Diane Keaton's, but it was still fun to watch. Ted Danson is also here as Diane's husband, Don, and he was good in his role too. That was one of the movies biggest upside, the cast. The script was well written and amusing as well. The whole movie was filled with fun, comedic, and amusing entertainment! There was even heart warming moments thrown into the mix. Romance budded between some characters, and it shows good healthy friendship as well. This caper comedy is just a really fun time, and I would encourage you to go and buy or rent it one night, you will not be disappointed! 9/10 for Mad Money.

Not since the Wayans masterpiece of Mo' Money has a movie with the word "money" in it commanded such attention. Diane Keaton plays a matron with a lovely home with a thirst to steal lots of money. This is really a fairly funny movie with a strong plot and a capable cast. Keaton is amazing as the conniving housewife with a thirst for thievery. The leads' combined talents and charisma have a lot to do with this movie's success. While it may not be an Oscar winner, it has its moments. I finished this film, thinking, "I too have a thirst to steal lots of money from the man!" Great performances help enhance a story of friendship and thievery.

I was expecting to start watching this movie then switch it off. Yes my expectations were low. However this little movie was great, not great art but a great pleasure to watch. I am no fan of any of the three leading actresses but they made this a joy to watch. Ted Danson (who I could never warm to in Cheers) impresses me with his timing and (in Damages) his acting talent. The story is simply told and is absorbing, entertaining and (unusually for a modern comedy) funny. Not uproariously but it made me smile on many occasions. The viewer cares about the characters and what happens to them and that is a testament to the writing and direction. It is not the best comedy I have ever seen nor the best heist movie but the sum is greater than the parts. Keaton was very good and Queen Latifah was terrific support. I recommend this for a pleasant way to pass an hour or so.

Bloody awful! A career low-light for Diane Keaton - what was she doing in this? I understand there are not enough solid roles available for "serious" actresses - but this poorly written and even worse acted heist comedy should have been avoided at all costs by any top actresses - especially former Oscar Winners!I typically enjoy heist movies - dramatic or comic - but this film was so weakly plotted it took all the fun out of it. The only thing worth while was the impetus for the heist - the current woeful economy we are all suffering through.That being said - don't throw away your precious dollars to rent this one. If you need a comic heist lift - pick up Woody Allen's classic, "Take the Money and Run". That one ALWAYS delivers!