Thorne's clients, obnoxious but wealthy Brazilian and Argentinian siblings Fausto and Renalda Squiriniszu (Taylor Negron and Bertila Damas), meet up with them and invite themselves along. [19], Nothing but Trouble' was poorly reviewed by critics. Chris and Diane are asked to accompany the officers to the site, only to find out that the officers involved are fully aware of and in league with the Judge. Create New Account. 0:39. [11], Aykroyd offered the script to John Hughes, who was interested in the story, but ultimately turned it down because he only directed his own scripts. All they got was nothing but trouble.. Stock market millionaire Chris Thorne and investment lawyer Diane Lightson are headed to Atlantic City when they take the wrong exit off the New Jersey Turnpike. Add the first question. The story goes is that Maggie lives in a small casual town named Odawahaka. Nothing but Trouble (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released in 1991 through Warner Bros. Records. Kindle $3.99 $ 3. Available instantly. [10] According to Box Office Mojo, the film opened at #8 in 1,671 theaters, grossing $3,966,240 opening weekend. Nothing but Trouble is a 1991 American black comedy horror film directed by Dan Aykroyd in his directorial debut, and written by Aykroyd, based on a story by his brother Peter. Loading. Only 11 left in stock (more on the way). Nothing but Trouble (Jessica Daniel, #11) by Kerry Wilkinson Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. [Nothing But Trouble] is a shot of pure weirdness that is so far off the beaten comedic path that it does exert a strange fascination that cannot be denied. [7] Washington Post writer Hal Hinson called the film 'nothing but trouble and agony and pain and suffering and obnoxious, toxically unfunny bad taste; it's nothing but miserable'. '[9] Candice Russel, writing for the Sun-Sentinel, wrote that 'this mean-spirited effort by Aykroyd proves that he cannot write an effective comedy; if he's acting, he should leave the direction to someone else'. [29] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "D+" on an A+ to F scale. Title: Nothing But Trouble Format: Paperback Product dimensions: 320 pages, 7.62 X 5.12 X 0.64 in Shipping dimensions: 320 pages, 7.62 X 5.12 X 0.64 in Published: 3 avril 2018 Publisher: HarperCollins Language: English. It was suggested that a horror story be developed based on this event, and Aykroyd spent 6 months writing it as a screenplay titled Git, which was later changed to Road to Ruin; Dan Aykroyd described the script as "a monster movie" and compared it to Beetlejuice and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Nothing But Trouble Movie (1991) Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, John Candy, Demi Moore. Nothing But Trouble (1991) (3,576) IMDb 5.2 1 h 33 min 1991 PG-13 A story about a yuppie couple who gets busted for speeding in a small town and enter a comic nightmare as they try to escape from the town's ancient judge and his law-and-order Sheriff. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. Nothing But Trouble." [11] Warner Bros. had faith in Aykroyd, and gave him a $40 million budget. Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping. [10] Chris Hicks, writing for the Deseret News wrote, 'though Aykroyd seems to be having the time of his life as the judge, Chase, Candy, and Moore appear much less animated than usual [and] downright embarrassed in some scenes'. [10] The Los Angeles Times critic Peter Rainer wrote, 'if you're in the mood to be clobbered with stale jokes, it might seem fitfully amusing. Musician/Band. This was a highly entertaining film showing the boys working as servants, stan as a butler and ollie as a chef. Unfortunately for me, the reality fell a bit of a way from the expectation. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [10] A promotional illustration by Boris Vallejo was commissioned in 1991. [2][3][4] The Los Angeles Times critic Peter Rainer wrote, "The intention seems to be a slap-happy cross between Psycho and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein". The group attempts an escape, but Chris and Diane are captured by Alvin's mute granddaughter Eldona (Candy, in a dual role). Chris sneaks into the Judge's personal quarters but is quickly caught. Chevy Chase and Demi Moore star as yuppies who are taken to court for speeding in the bizarre, financially bankrupt small town of Valkenvania. Nothing But Trouble subtitles. Not Now. The Griswold family's cross-country drive to the Walley World theme park proves to be much more arduous than they ever anticipated. 182 people follow this. In the fourth outing for the vacation franchise, the Griswolds have to survive Vegas fever when they go to Las Vegas for a fun family vacation. Nothing But Trouble was the second and last film that Laurel and Hardy made under their M-G-M contract. [16] The film's release was delayed to recut the film for a PG-13 rating, removing the film's over the top violence, and the studio rescheduled The Bonfire of the Vanities to the Christmas 1990 release date originally held by Nothing but Trouble. or. Page Transparency See More. Nothing But Trouble Was this review helpful to you? Chase adds maybe two. The antics of the captured couple as they try to escape from the mad judge and his bizarre family make up the rest of this unusual film. Oct 31, 2020 - Explore Alisha Knight's board "Nothing But Trouble" on Pinterest. On December 20, Dan Aykroyd stated in a press release that he would always think of the film as Valkenvania. The Book Nothing But Trouble was a comedy written by Jacqueline Davies. [25] Empire writer Jo Berry wrote: 'Unfortunately this isn't even half as fun as the shortest bumper-car ride, with the cast lost in a sea of unfunny situations and badly executed antique jokes on loan from The Munsters all obviously puzzled about why they are actually there. She's sold two million books and been translated into over a dozen languages. [1] In 1992, at the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards, Aykroyd received a Worst Supporting Actor Razzie. Nothing but troubles . 25 of 41 people found this review helpful. All they wanted was a little getaway. See actions … Dan Aykroyd co-stars as the town's 106-year-old judge, Alvin Valkenheiser, who holds a personal grudge against financiers, and John Candy has a supporting role as Valkenheiser's grandson, chief of police Dennis Valkenheiser. [28], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 13% based on reviews from 24 critics. www.studioboss.it. Forgot account? After the two report their plight to the authorities, the Judge's courthouse is raided by local and state police. Meanwhile, being chased by Dennis' trigger-happy cousin, Miss Purdah, the Brazilians escape by cutting a deal with Dennis, who decides to escape with them. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? [18] Chevy Chase later expressed dislike for the film, saying he only accepted the role of Chris Thorne because of his friendship with Aykroyd. But you could go far beyond that -- it's nothing but trouble and agony and pain and suffering and obnoxious, toxically unfunny bad taste. Teaser Trailer. Nothing But Trouble. Nothing But Trouble is the definition of an uncanny bonkers specimen—loaded with gross out humor and hated by many, but I love all of these characters (the cast is amazing), the production design, the music (digital underground! '[2] Writing for People, Ralph Novak wrote that 'after a few minutes, it’s clear that this comedy is not enigmatic—just hopelessly confused'. Amy is an award-winning, USA Today best-selling Aussie author who has written sixty plus contemporary romances in both the traditional and digital markets. Top 200 of all time 150 Essential Comedies. 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[11], The film was released on February 15, 1991. — Tagline. 25:58. The film's tone was compared by critics to films such as Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre series and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, as well as The Munsters. About The Author. Exteriors were also shot in the Lehigh Valley, 60 miles North of Philadelphia; second-unit photography occurred in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York City. Chris and Diane return to New York, but Chris sees the judge on television, brandishing Chris's driver's license, announcing that he and his family plan to move in with his new grandson-in-law in New York causing Chris to comically flee for his life. [10] Nathan Rabin interpreted the film's plot as "[tapping] into a fear common among wealthy Manhattan yuppies: that once they leave the cozy confines of the five boroughs, inbred hillbillies will try to kill them for being wealthy Manhattan yuppies. This FAQ is empty. Production commenced in 1990 under the title Git, which was changed in production to Valkenvania. Diane makes it out of the house and into the property's salvage yard; here, she meets two troll-like creatures by the names of Bobo (played by Aykroyd) and Lil' Debbull (played by John Daveikis), the judge's severely deformed grandchildren. While hosting a party in his Manhattan penthouse, financial publisher Chris Thorne (Chevy Chase) meets lawyer Diane Lightson (Demi Moore) and agrees to escort her to consult a client in Atlantic City on the following day. With the coffin in... See full summary », A financier agrees to take lawyer to her business meeting. '[24] The same publication printed a second review by Owen Gleiberman, writing: 'Most of the jokes are so lame that Chevy Chase can’t even be bothered to look nonchalant. Aykroyd wanted to play the parts of Judge Valkenheiser and Chris Thorne, but the studio wanted Chevy Chase to play Thorne, and Aykroyd agreed. * Nothing But Trouble * The Trouble with Christmas * Asking for Trouble. Nothing But Trouble features an injured, prickly Seattle Chinooks hockey player who is none too pleased to be bedridden. It stars Aykroyd (in a dual role), Chevy Chase, John Candy (also in a dual role), and Demi Moore (in one of her first post-Brat Pack films). There are four additional songs that appeared in the film but were not released on the soundtrack album: In December 1990, Warner Bros. changed the film's title to Nothing but Trouble. Goth . Appropriate for ages: All ages. Two bumbling servants are hired by a dizzy society matron to cook and serve a meal to visiting royalty. Nothing But Trouble (1991) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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