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Money Talks

Money Talks

Action · Comedy · Crime · 1997

Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.

Movie details

Money Talks

“This ain't no buddy movie.”

1997 Action · Comedy · Crime 1h 37m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brett Ratner

Written by

Joel Cohen · Alec Sokolow

Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker

Franklin Hatchett

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

James Russell

Heather Locklear

Heather Locklear

Grace Cipriani

Elise Neal

Elise Neal

Paula

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Lt. Bobby Pickett

David Warner

David Warner

Barclay

Gérard Ismaël

Gérard Ismaël

Raymond Villard

Court is in session

Put Money Talks 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.