The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

User Rating:

3.7/10   

Director:

Ron Underwood

Writer (WGA):

Neil Cuthbert (written by)

Release Date:

16 August 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Action | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

The Man On The Moon

Plot:

In the future, a man struggles to keep control of his nightclub from mafia control in space.

Plot Keywords:

Moon | Nightclub | Casino | Bodyguard | Posing As Married Couple

Awards:

6 nominations

Cast

Eddie Murphy	...	Pluto Nash
Randy Quaid	...	Bruno
Rosario Dawson	...	Dina Lake
Joe Pantoliano	...	Mogan
Jay Mohr	...	Tony Francis
Luis Guzmán	...	Felix Laranga
James Rebhorn	...	Belcher
Peter Boyle	...	Rowland
Burt Young	...	Gino
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.	...	Miguel
Pam Grier	...	Flura Nash
John Cleese	...	James
Victor Varnado	...	Kelp
Illeana Douglas	...	Dr. Mona Zimmer
Jacynthe René	...	Babette

Also Known As:

Pluto Nash (UK) (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for violence, sexual humor and language.

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA | Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Malaysia:18SG | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:AL | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Castle Rock Entertainment

Trivia:

The original script was written in 1985. A dozen other writers wrote treatments of it, but Neil Cuthbert was the only one credited.

Goofs:

Continuity: While Pluto is in his hidden moon warehouse/lair and checking his computer to find the crook, he is given a sandwich. From behind we see he takes a big bite from the middle of the sandwich. When we cut to face Pluto, the bite has moved to the edge and the middle is bite-free.

Quotes:

Mogan: Hey Bruno. What are you? A 65?
Bruno: Model 63. Deluxe.
Kelp: 63? Talk about ancient.
Bruno: Your sister didn't seem to mind.

Movie Connections:

References Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Soundtrack:

Don't Bring Sand to the Beach

Adventures of Pluto Nash, not Humor of Pluto Nash!

It seems that a lot of people went into this movie expecting a sidesplitting comedy. That was not the point of the movie. This movie was rocking good sci-fi action, with just enough humor to keep it fun without degenerating into the usual slapstick retardation. The plot was fun and interesting, and I really liked the way the movie had an atmosphere that melded the future with the past. Notice in particular the cool looking vehicles. It was a little like Total Recall, and also like The Fifth Element, but this doesn't mean it stole from either. It was quite original I think. I recommend this movie, it is fun and exciting. Just don't expect a total comedy and lots of dirty jokes or you will be disappointed. Expect some good science fiction, with some genuinely funny moments. I enjoyed this movie a lot. Give it a chance, don't decide what it is and then think it sucks because it's not what you expected.