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Held Up (1999) 4.7
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4.7/10 from 2,261 users
Metascore: 21/100
Reviews: 32 user | 23 critic | 17 from Metacritic.com While they're on vacation in the Southwest, Rae finds out her man Michael spent their house money on a classic car, so she dumps him, hitching a ride to Vegas for a flight home. A kid ... See full summary » Director:Steve Rash |
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Cast
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| Jamie Foxx | ... |
Michael
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| Nia Long | ... |
Rae
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| Barry Corbin | ... |
Pembry
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| John Cullum | ... |
Jack
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| Jake Busey | ... |
Beaumont
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| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... |
Biker
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| Eduardo Yáñez | ... |
Rodrigo
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| Sarah Paulson | ... |
Mary
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Diego Fuentes | ... |
Sal
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| Julie Hagerty | ... |
Gloria
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| Andrew Jackson | ... |
Billy (SWAT Team Leader)
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| Dalton James | ... |
Sonny
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Sam Vlahos | ... |
Jose
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Sam Gifaldi | ... |
Rusty
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While they're on vacation in the Southwest, Rae finds out her man Michael spent their house money on a classic car, so she dumps him, hitching a ride to Vegas for a flight home. A kid promptly steals Michael's car, leaving him at the Zip & Sip, a convenience store. Three bumbling robbers promptly stage a hold up. Two take off with the cash stranding the third, with a mysterious crate, just as the cops arrive. The robber takes the store hostage. As incompetent cops bring in a SWAT team and try a by-the-book rescue, Michael has to keep the robber calm, find out what's in the crate, aid the negotiations, and get back to Rae. The Stockholm Syndrome asserts its effect. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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To control a hostage situation... Act calm Think fast and have a Big mouth!Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for language, violence and sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 May 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Inconvenienced See more »Box Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$1,911,007 (USA) (12 May 2000)Gross:
$4,692,814 (USA) (23 June 2000)Company Credits
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When the sheriff asks for the book and it is removed from the cellophane the book is blue. In later scenes it is a light tan. See more »Quotes
Rodrigo: [When Rodrigo takes Mike from the store the first time and learns that Mike and Sheriff Pembry already know each other, and the sheriff hates him, he whines to Mike] "Man your not worth anything as a hostage! I have to get in line just to shoot you!"See more »
I must admit, when I sat down to watch this, I was pleasantly surprised; it was funnier than I had imagined... however, with my expectations being very, very low, it doesn't really mean that the film is anything more than average. A pretty good amount of laughs, but nothing memorable. The ending seemed to be too much of a "happy ending" and was obviously done to open the film up to the mainstream crowd. The plot is decent enough, but it is obviously just written to put the characters in unlikely situations, and is at least a little too over-the-top. The pacing is pretty good, the film isn't really boring for the 90 minutes it lasts(then again, it isn't really *that* hard to make people laugh for an hour and a half). The characters are somewhat well-written, and one or more manage to rise above simply being tired stereotypes. The dialog is often quite humorous, and mostly well-delivered. The acting is decent, for a bunch of no-names; the only well-known actors in the cast are Jake Busey and Jamie Foxx, both of whom prove their worth as comedic actors. The humor is quite good, if a bit dull and predictable. The film has next to no memorable parts to it, though it is somewhat funny. All in all, an average comedy, and worth watching *once* if you can see it for free. I recommend it to fans of typical American comedies. If it's on TV, see it, unless you've seen it before. I have seen it once, and have no intention of seeing it again. 5/10