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Excess Baggage

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Excess Baggage (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 29 Fresh: 10  Rotten:19 Average Rating: 4.6/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

Synopsis: Spoiled, rich Emily feels neglected by her successful and slightly shady dad, so she fakes her own abduction in hopes of soliciting a big fat ransom as evidence of his love. The plan goes awry when, after stashing herself in the trunk of her Beemer, she's stolen along with it by a goofily adorable... Spoiled, rich Emily feels neglected by her successful and slightly shady dad, so she fakes her own abduction in hopes of soliciting a big fat ransom as evidence of his love. The plan goes awry when, after stashing herself in the trunk of her Beemer, she's stolen along with it by a goofily adorable car thief. The two clash immediately, but before you can say "screwball," romantic sparks fly. Created by Silverstone's production company. [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Benicio Del Toro, Christopher Walken, Jack Thompson, Harry Connick

Director: Marco Brambilla
Screenwriter: Max D. Adams, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Composer: John Lurie
Producer: Bill Borden, Carolyn Kessler

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Feb 3, 1998

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A good little comedy with a string of winning performances.

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07/07/05
Emanuel Levy
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Outstays it's welcome after a while, but Silverstone fans will still be in heaven - she's as cute as ever, and as cool as ever.

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07/04/05
Clint Morris
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Robin Clifford
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Philip Martin
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Greg Maki
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03/18/04
Dragan Antulov
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01/13/04
Michael Dequina
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Bad romantic comedy

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Fred Topel
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Walter Chaw
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Leonard Schwarz
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Robert Roten
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01/10/03
Nell Minow
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01/04/03
Josh Ralske
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a series of flaccid, go-nowhere scenes featuring a sullen Silverstone and the inarticulate Benicio Del Toro...

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06/23/02
James Sanford
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This entertaining drama helps us see that meaningful coincidences join us with the right people just when we need each other the most.

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02/27/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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James Kendrick
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