Nothing but Trouble

Nothing but Trouble

All they wanted was a little getaway. All they got was nothing but trouble.

Directed by Dan Aykroyd

Produced by Applied Action, Warner Bros. Pictures

199194 min5.3 / 10

A grotesque, high-energy comedy-thriller that revels in surreal body horror and absurdist satire, trapping wealthy protagonists in a nightmarish small-town hellscape ruled by a monstrous judge.

While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.

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  • Is Nothing but Trouble sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does Nothing but Trouble end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Nothing but Trouble scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Nothing but Trouble easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Nothing but Trouble violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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