the audience applauded

Overrated

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Where the Money Is (2000): Dir: Marek Kanievska / Cast: Paul Newman, Linda Fiorentino, Dermot Mulroney, Susan Barnes, Anne Pitoniak: We don't really care where the money is but rather where the screenwriter was. Title possibly references Linda Fiorentino's view of Paul Newman in her quest to flee her lifestyle. He is a notorious bank robber transferred to a nursing home. She is a nurse who doesn't buy the act and attempts to expose him. Her marriage to Dermot Mulroney lost its passion in favour of merely functioning. Central plot regards robbing armoured trucks but this becomes repetitious with a shameless ending that not only applauds theft, but also allows the wrong participant to take the fall. Director Marek Kanievska does well with touches of humour but production seems flat. Newman is in top form as a patient whom is tested in very funny sequences with regards to his condition. He takes command but at the cost of someone else. Fiorentino as the nurse seeks excitement and adventure and does so at the careless cost of her marriage. Mulroney as her husband goes along with the scheme in hopes of reconnecting with his wife but ultimately must sacrifice himself for the wrong happiness. This is where the film hits a moral issue that some viewers will likely resent. We are ask to celebrate a conclusion that reeks. The film never arrives at any moral conclusion or purpose. Score: 4 ½ / 10

I caught this movie on cable every soon after it's theatrical release. I watched it for two reasons: Paul Newman and Linda Fiorentino.The plot is somewhat unrealistic but when you keep in mind it's a movie, then it's easier to get in the flow and enjoy.All the situations are delightfully delivered by a hysterical Paul Newman who is in charge of the best dialogs in the film.Linda Fiorentino also delivers a strong, clever performance and the fact that she's extremely hot (that nurse skirt ohh my) helps a lot because she's very easy on the eye.After the end credits you will feel pleased. A must see!

I remarked this film time ago and recently I found it at a very low price in a movie store. I didn't expect much and I was ready to spend a relaxed evening. I was really not far away to fall asleep but fortunately the running time was not too long and there were some pretty scenes with the legend Paul Newman. In fact I slept very fine all the night. He was cool in his role but the story is too slow paced and didn't impress me at all. The soundtrack of this low budget film was very poor and it is a typical cable movie. Catch it on TV if you can but don't spend money for this one. Too overrated on IMDb with actual 6,2 because it deserves not more than 5/10.

Carol MacKay is a nurse in a retirement care home. When a new patient arrives in chains and a wheelchair having suffered a stroke, Carol is surprised to learn he used to be a bank robber. Henry Manning is none-responsive though as a result of his stroke – hence his release from prison; however after several strange things Carol starts to suspect that Henry is putting on an act to get his release and sets out to force him to respond. She has to go to extremes to do this but, once he has come clean, Henry and Carol start to get on and develop a rough friendship – a friendship that inspires Carol to become more daring like Henry, specifically, she wants to rob a bank.By the time a nurse had sexually abused and then nearly drowned a comatose patient I had got the idea that this was not the film to look to if you're hoping for a plot that is totally coherent and logical. Indeed that is pretty much the way this whole film goes – we are expected to buy into characters that don't ring true and a plot that doesn't totally convince but it manages to still be entertaining thanks to the light touch it has and the slight charm that it has. It is still hard to shake off the feeling that this is nonsense because it really is, albeit it quite enjoyable nonsense.The cast really help carry the film by all buying into it. Paul Newman glides through the film with a sense of cool that covers up how silly his character is. Fiorentino is sexy and sassy enough to do the job but it shows that even she is struggling to understand her character's motivation. Mulroney is so-so but he does well enough for his support role. Although none of the three are brilliant, their deliveries do enough to give the film a light but engaging air that does help cover all the problems.Overall a fairly poor film in terms of plotting and characterisation but one that somehow still manages to be fun and entertaining. The performances are where it is at and the caper-style story keeps it all moving as long as you don't take it too seriously. Stupid but fun.