Rat Race

  • 2001


MOVIE IS obnoxious shamelessly woebegone energetic hilarious
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53 %
44 % Rotten
$ 85 Million
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Positive Reviews 16
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 2.3/5
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3.8
But whats funny is a matter of talent, timing, and changing cultural moods. EW
2.5
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
2.5
Rat Race goes for fast and dumb, and dammit if it doesnt connect dead on with the funnny bone.
3.1
A test of patience that throws enough inspiration into the mix to keep you from heading for the exit. E Film Critic
2.5
Its basically a matter of the characters being humorous or not, and most just werent for me. JoBlo
0.5
A woebegone attempt at an ensemble farce which Paramount Pictures could label guaranteed laugh free without the slightest danger of a lawsuit. One Guys Opinion
4.5
When I saw it, I didnt laugh more than three times. But in recalling the film now, it seems a lot funnier. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.2
...the set up for the more elaborate jokes is done with style and a solid sense of comedy.
1.5
Race, which delights in bashing all manner of transportation, hits its silly stride early and never shifts into a higher gear. Usa Today
2.8
And theres something comedically perfect about a Lucille Ball impersonators hair catching on fire. Eric Ds Nider
1.5
If youre looking for some lightweight, diversionary entertainment and dont mind a comedy that misses some golden opportunities and isnt quite executed .. Screen It
1.5
This probably isnt the worst idea for a movie. But its executed badly by director Jerry Zucker, whos determined to play scenes as broadly and loudly a .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
A great goofy delight, a dandy mix of energetic performances, inspired sight gags and flat out silliness. Internet Reviews
2.8
Manic, messy, and for the most part silly, this road comedy marks Zuckers bumpy return to the genre after a number of equally bumpy dramas such as Fir .. Emanuellevy
0.6
Specifications: 1.50:1 non anamorphic widescreen; English 5.1 Surround; English Dolby Surround. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
Expert comic performers and a broad script that avoids mean spiritedness create surprising laughs. Calendar Live
2.2
Though hes not publicly admitting it, his film is very much an uncredited remake (i.e. rip off) of Stanley Kramers epic, all star 1963 stunt comedy, I .. Seattle Pi
2.5
...a handful of downright hilarious moments, another dozen chuckles and about 60 dead on arrival comedic misfires. Spliced Wire
3.1
The Early Farrelly Brothers Granted, youre not likely to be going to this movie for its characters. Movie Habit
4.5
Rat Race isnt a stupid movie its an aggressively stupid movie that journeys into realms of absurdity that are, well, aggressively funny. Oregon Live
1.5
A shamelessly silly, over the top comedy that nearly makes an art form of tasteless excess. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Some great moments, but with the talent on offer, this film should have broken ribs. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.4
From beginning to end, with only one exception the film doesnt take a break. Ross Anthony
1.5
The filmmakers weasel their way into a happy and, icky poo, morally uplifting ending. Sltrib
1.5
Despite the laughs and a script that moves briskly from one joke to the next, the actors (all talented in their own righta) dont work together as a te .. Or Lando Weekly
0.5
If you have seen the trailer for this idiotic movie, you already know some of the presumed highlights of the piece. Jam! Movies
3.5
Starts off with a mildly humorous tone and then unexpectedly ramps up to a full blown gut buster. Filmcritic.com
4.5
Youll laugh. Youll laugh so hard you cry. Youll hold youre sides from laughter. And then, youll laugh some more. And after youve seen it once, youll r ..
1.3
One of the most obnoxious and unfunny comedies I have ever seen. Dig out the rat poison. Aisle Seat
4.0
A scoopful of slapstick silliness that runs refreshingly counter to the bodily fluids and gross out humor that dominate film comedy today. Rochester Goes Out
1.3
The films frantic pace belies a lack of filmmaking talent in this patchwork effort. Nitrate Online
0.5
There is such a Love Boat thing going on here, with all the washed up celebrities being brought together in an attempt to equal one star, that it make .. Juicy Cerebellum
1.5
Its the lowest of common denominators, but youll be laughing your head off too much to care. I Film
0.5
Unfortunately this flick will sell tickets, and more crap like this will be made in the future. Supercala.com
0.5
It goes on, and on, and on for 113 minutes, which is way past any reasonable persons limit for this sort of thing. San Diego Metropolitan
2.5
Maybe hes destined to inherit the vintage Jack Lemmon ingredients, which mixed tipsiness with wistfulness, chagrin and frenzy. Washington Times
2.0
If you like your comedy dumb and exhausting, this flicks for you. eye WEEKLY
1.5
A comedy like Rat Race works only when viewers can or want to identify with the underdogs on screen. Sacramento Bee
2.5
I liked the way the result of the race doesnt exclude anyone, and it actually has a nice little message to it. Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..
1.5
If youre familiar with Mad, Mad World (and if youre not, get thee to a video store), youll notice that Rat Race has made an important change. Phantom Tollbooth
0.5
It is drecky, dull headed comedy, all pratfalls and wild hair and poop jokes.
2.8
...this film earns its laughs. Sure, there are some jokes that involve bodily functions, but at no point does anyone get a penis stabbed into the side ..
1.5
Kids may very well enjoy this chaotic, comedic ballet. Of course, kids also love bubble gum, which is pretty much what Rat Race is.
4.5
If you dont think Hollywood movies have gone all soft in the head and heart, compare the sticky sweet ending of this with the finale to Its a Mad, Mad ..



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