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Smalltime crook Jimmy botches a bank robbery, lands in prison and stages a musical, with his fellow British inmates, that turns out to be Act One of the perfect escape plan. The musical, about Napolean's adversary Lord Nelson, is ultimately the cover plan to orchestrate a jailbreak. But it's Act Two that's stumped Jimmy. His leading lady has captured his heart, and with one leg already... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Comedy and Crime/Gangster |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 47 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 5, 2002 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual references. |
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| Distributors: |
Miramax Films, Paramount Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$54,606 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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BBC, Neil Smith
"Where the film falters is in its tone." more...
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B- |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Marshall Fine
"Though the script is neatly constructed, it consists of familiar elements that have been recycled in ways that are seldom new." more...
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C+ |
Film Threat, Ron Wells
"Overall, it's good, not great." more...
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B |
Los Angeles Times, Kevin Thomas
"...an amiably engaging British prison comedy with just enough serious shading to set off its humor..." more...
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B |
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