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Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage

Action · Comedy · Crime · 1997

A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.

Movie details

Excess Baggage

“A crash course in kidnappings, car thefts and other rituals of dating.”

1997 Action · Comedy · Crime 1h 41m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Marco Brambilla

Written by

Max D. Adams

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

Emily

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Vincent

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Ray

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Alexander

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Greg

Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turturro

Stick

Michael Bowen

Michael Bowen

Gus

Court is in session

Put Excess Baggage on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.