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Bait

  • 2000
  • R
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
13K
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Dark ComedyActionComedyCrimeThriller

An ex-con is used by police to lure a criminal out of hiding.An ex-con is used by police to lure a criminal out of hiding.An ex-con is used by police to lure a criminal out of hiding.

  • Director
    • Antoine Fuqua
  • Writers
    • Andrew Scheinman
    • Adam Scheinman
    • Tony Gilroy
  • Stars
    • Jamie Foxx
    • David Morse
    • Robert Pastorelli
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Antoine Fuqua
    • Writers
      • Andrew Scheinman
      • Adam Scheinman
      • Tony Gilroy
    • Stars
      • Jamie Foxx
      • David Morse
      • Robert Pastorelli
    • 76User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx
    • Alvin Sanders
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Edgar Clenteen
    Robert Pastorelli
    Robert Pastorelli
    • Jaster
    Doug Hutchison
    Doug Hutchison
    • Bristol
    Kimberly Elise
    Kimberly Elise
    • Lisa Hill
    David Paymer
    David Paymer
    • Agent Wooly
    Mike Epps
    Mike Epps
    • Stevie Sanders
    Jamie Kennedy
    Jamie Kennedy
    • Agent Blum
    Nestor Serrano
    Nestor Serrano
    • Agent Boyle
    Kirk Acevedo
    Kirk Acevedo
    • Ramundo
    Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan
    • Julio
    Megan Dodds
    Megan Dodds
    • Agent Walsh
    Tia Texada
    Tia Texada
    • Tika
    Neil Crone
    Neil Crone
    • Supervisor
    Matthew Witherly
    • Guard
    Jason Jones
    Jason Jones
    • Guard
    William Lynn
    • Night Watchman
    • (as Bill Lynn)
    Glyn Thomas
    • Chem-Tech Agent
    • Director
      • Antoine Fuqua
    • Writers
      • Andrew Scheinman
      • Adam Scheinman
      • Tony Gilroy
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    User reviews76

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    5SnoopyStyle

    All attitude and no fun

    Alvin Sanders (Jamie Foxx) is a career petty criminal who got caught stealing prawns. U.S. Treasury investigator Edgar Clenteen (David Morse) is working on a case of stolen $42M gold. John Jaster (Robert Pastorelli) double crossed his partner Bristol (Doug Hutchison) and hid the gold. The investigation finds Jaster's fingerprint and it turns out that he's in Rikers for DWI. Before he dies, the sick Jaster tells Alvin to tell his wife that "There's no place like home." and about the Brooklyn zoo. The technically advanced Bristol is using his skills to follow Clenteen in his investigation. The amoral Clenteen secretly plants a tracker/bug in Alvin's jaw, and let a rumor out that he knows where the gold is. They allow Alvin to walk and Clenteen hopes to catch Bristol when he comes after Alvin.

    Jamie Foxx is trying so hard to be the smart-mouthed fun guy, and the movie is trying to be a high-energy thriller. Neither one reach their goal. It's just too outlandish. There's too much ridiculous stuff going on. Director Antoine Fuqua is trying hide a mediocre comedy thriller with a lot of attitude. It just tires out the movie. Of the three lead characters, I like none of them. The constant yapping from Foxx is not fun, and Mike Epps is not a good partner for him. They're almost the same character. The duo needs a straight guy. And the action is second rate anyways.
    nashvillephotosoul

    enjoyable

    "Bait" is the type of film that makes you say "Wow!!!! I enjoyed this film."

    There are several things I enjoyed about "Bait." The first thing was the villainous character played by Doug Hutchison. His character is the second villain since Will Patton's Gen. Bethlahem in "The Postman" that was not only excellently played but done so with such brilliance.

    The second thing I enjoyed was the fact that the script seemed to be so unique in what was being played out on screen. When I go to movies I look for originality and that is what I found with "Bait." Furthermore, it was not just action nor was it a comedy but it was I was so glad to see David Morse back on the screen after his captivating performance in "The Green Mile."

    Finally, I enjoyed how "Bait" never let up from the beginning to the end. Also, each cast member brings something special to "Bait," which makes it much more dramatic and funny film.

    "Bait" is a film that will appeal to everyone young and old and for those who like dramatic scenes as well as comedic scenes. I give this film two thumbs up.
    6ejayanderson

    Comedy More Than Action

    This movie surprised me and turned out to be pretty good. I left the room when they started to watch it but the bits and pieces I caught at the beginning were enough to reel me in. In Bait Jamie Foxx plays an ex-con being used without his knowledge as lure for a dangerous criminal. I thought Jamie Foxx was really funny. All throughout Bait I kept drawing parallels to Will Smith and Enemy of the State(one of the surveillance actors from Enemy of the State actually plays the same role in Bait). Foxx is definitely funnier than Will and that makes the movie as a whole really funny. I don't know how the movie was promoted, but I would actually describe it as a comedy before an action film.
    michaelsibley416

    enjoyable

    "Bait" is the type of film that makes you say "Wow!!!! I enjoyed this film.

    There are several things I enjoyed about "Bait." The first thing was the villainous character played by Doug Hutchison. His character is played with excellence and brilliance.

    The second thing I enjoyed was the fact that the script seemed to be so unique in what was being played out on screen. When I watch movies I look for originality and I found this with "Bait."

    Finally, I enjoyed how "Bait" never let up from the beginning to the end. Also, each cast member brings something special to "Bait," which makes it much more dramatic and funny film. "Bait" is a film that will appeal to everyone who enjoys dramatic scenes as well as comedic scenes.
    6sebastian_goofy

    Popcorn movie at its best

    Now, some people say this is just your standard genuine popcorn movie- and they're right. There is no big surprise, no overly brilliant acting, no twisted story, no well known producer (you all know who I'm talking about..)..

    But it's a very well made, nice to see movie. Acting is good. Or better, it's like it should be in any movie. Photography seems sometimes a little bit careless, but it's OK- it does the trick. Directing is well done.

    To get to this conclusion, I compared that flick to Last Boy Scout, because it's basically almost the same background. And I have to say: while LBS is supported by the acting of Bruce Willis, this movie is founded on the acting of each actor. They all do well, the evil guy is convincingly evil (flat character maybe, but hey- it's a popcorn flick, don't forget!), the effects are pleasing, the story is neat, and the director does his best to put all of this on the screen so you can enjoy the picture.

    What do you want more? A bag of popcorn.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When Bristol is reading the information on Alvin from the FBI one screen shows a picture of Alvin holding a pron with the following text. ALVIN DEAN SANDERS WAS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ATTEMPTED BURGLARY OF A NEW YORK SHRIMP WAREHOUSE CONSIDERED EXTREMELY BUMBLING THE FBI IS OFFERING A $50,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE ARREST OF ALVIN DEAN SANDERS IF YOU CAN READ THIS YOU ARE TOO CLOSE DISCLAIMER **IF YOU CAN READ THIS YOU ARE TOO CLOSE. THE ACCURACY OF THE DATA SUBMITTED BY THE REQUESTER WILL DIRECTLY DETERMINE THE ACCURACY OF THE RESULTS OBTAINED WHILE THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IS FROM RELIABLE SOURCES ITS ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED USE OF AVAILABLE DATA MAY BE SUBJECTED TO FCRA AN OTHER APPLICABLE LAW.
    • Goofs
      The security at the gold vault at the Federal Reserve is incredibly low tech and is impossible to hack into either via computer or through a wall. Located many stories even below the subway, the only way in or out of the vault is through a ten foot corridor which is rotated at night, sealing the vault. (As a note, there is only a 72 hour air supply once the vault is sealed.) (This information is online at the bank's web site, so it's no secret.)
    • Quotes

      Agent Wooly: We checked them all. We checked the monkey house, the reptile house, the giraffe house. We even checked the outhouse.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Almost Famous/Crime + Punishment in Suburbia/Bait/Duets/Human Resources (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Life is Sweet
      Chemical Brothers

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mồi Nhử
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Bait Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $51,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,325,127
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,485,591
      • Sep 17, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,471,969
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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