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The Big Hit (1998) 5.9
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5.9/10 from 19,627 users
Metascore: 31/100
Reviews: 163 user | 52 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com To payoff his second girlfriend's debt, hitman Melvin Smiley undertakes a kidnapping job with his usual associates. In a world of prospective Jewish in-laws and late movie fees, the hitman ... See full summary » Director:Kirk WongWriter:Ben Ramsey |
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To payoff his second girlfriend's debt, hitman Melvin Smiley undertakes a kidnapping job with his usual associates. In a world of prospective Jewish in-laws and late movie fees, the hitman falls in love with the victim and must settle the score with those out to double-cross him. Written by UptownRox
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Executed with style. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, pervasive language and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 April 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El gran golpe See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£31,433 (UK) (25 June 1999)Gross:
£31,433 (UK) (25 June 1999)Company Credits
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Cisco: [kicks open doors] I come back to finish what I started motherfucker!
[whips out knives]
Cisco: Knuckle up, bitch!
Melvin Smiley: Yeah, lets go motherfucker! Lets work.
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Written by Samuel Lindley, Carl Mitchell, LaTanya Hughes, Frederick Taylor & 'Ray Gregory'
Performed by LaTanya
Courtesy of Blunt Recordings
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Trivia
While writing the script, Ben Ramsey had Debi Mazar in mind for the character of Pam Shulman. See more »Goofs
Glasses on table are changing position during discussion between Melvin, Pamela and Jeanne. See more »Quotes
Melvin Smiley: [to Video Store Kid] You know, I've taken a lot of shit from you. I put up with your high prices, your lousy selection, and your rude phone calls. I just wanna tell you one thing... I will never, ever rent tapes from this store again your snotty little...Cisco: [kicks open doors] I come back to finish what I started motherfucker!
[whips out knives]
Cisco: Knuckle up, bitch!
Melvin Smiley: Yeah, lets go motherfucker! Lets work.
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Soundtracks
"What U On"Written by Samuel Lindley, Carl Mitchell, LaTanya Hughes, Frederick Taylor & 'Ray Gregory'
Performed by LaTanya
Courtesy of Blunt Recordings
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I had absolutely no idea that this movie was supposed to be a silly, spoofy action film when I saw it at the theater. The first 10 minutes makes this perfectly clear. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie for just being "guilty pleasure" escapist entertainment. Yes the movie is silly and corny - but that was the intent of the film.
Its more than understandable that this movie isn't for everybody, either you love it or hate it. However, if you watched the movie and took it seriously (ie the breakdancing during the first 'hit'), then you definitely missed the point. 8 out of 10.