One for the Money (2012)
One for the Money (2012)
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Cast
as Stephanie Plum
as Joseph Morelli
as Ranger
as Jimmy Alpha
as Lula
as Grandma Mazur
as Mrs. Plum
as Eddie Gazarra
as Bernie Kuntz
as Morty Beyers
as Connie
as Vinnie Plum
as Jackie
as John Cho
as Mary Lou
as Lenny
as Benito Ramirez
as Mr. Plum
as William Earling
as Rex
as Mooch Morelli
as Waitress
as Sunny
as Mama Morelli
as Carmen
as Flat Nose Louis
as Cop #1
as Cop #2
as Locksmith
as Carmen's Neighbor
as Shaw Street Thug
as Old Man on Street
as Grandson
as Rosa Gomez
as Lonnie Dodd
as Struggling FTA
as Police Woman
as Ziggy Kuleska
as Sal
as Darren
as Jersey Girl #1
as Jersey Girl #2
as Noisy Neighbor
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Critic Reviews for One for the Money
All Critics (52) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (51) | DVD (2)
An ungainly mix of flat-footed gumshoeing and strained attempts at hilarity, all delivered with an unconvincing Joizy vibe.
The movie has the by-the-numbers efficiency of a decent TV series, and about as much flavor.
There have been notable exceptions, but Heigl tends to imbue her characters with an off-putting mix of insecurity and abrasiveness. This film is a prime example.
I guess I can't call the movie sexist as it was largely produced, directed and written by women. So I'll settle for calling it dull, corny and amateurish instead.
There is action of a sort -- a car blows up, shots are fired -- and what might pass for witty, sexy banter to someone who once overheard a conversation about an episode of Moonlighting.
Heigl's comic timing is solid, and she knows her limitations well enough, but there's a hollowness at the movie's center, right where Heigl's heart should be.
Audience Reviews for One for the Money
0 stars. I'm not even sure what I watched. Comedic bounty hunter stories always require too much suspension of disbelief for me. Apparently, the Stephanie Plum series is a fun collection of books, and the movie stays pretty faithful. Despite having not read the books, I have to wonder whether brunette Katherine Heigl was the best choice for the sassy Jersey girl. I love her in 27 Dresses, but the darker hair color seems to sap her natural exuberance. Her Jersey accent is also godawful. Not even sterling-coiffed Debbie Reynolds could save this movie from vapidity.
Super Reviewer
I think it's about time we all conduct an intervention for actress Katherine Heigl, whatever it takes to stop her from starring, and producing, such middling junk like One for the Money. Heigl plays a novice bounty hunter, a Jersey girl on hard times who is tracking down her ex-boyfriend for a big payday. Yes, it's essentially a gender reversal of the loathsome Jennifer Anniston movie, The Bounty Hunter, but at least this movie doesn't foster a forced romance. I give the movie some credit for presenting two potential love interests for Heigl and by film's end she's still on her own. Bravo. The rest of the movie, however, is all strictly by the book, including the colorful characters that Heigl seems to collect. One for the Money isn't particularly funny or particularly good. It also isn't particularly offensive; it's just the standard pap you expect from Heigl at this point. Here's a confession: I really, truly enjoy Heigl as an actress. She's terrific at comedy and has star-power charisma, and even in junk she's still effortlessly enjoyable to watch. This woman has talent, she just doesn't have taste when it comes to picking movie roles. Or maybe she's content with churning out a mediocre rom-com every year or so for her fans. I just wish Heigl would gain some confidence and bounce from the ghetto of rom-coms, or at least poorly written, blandly formulaic ones. She's taken the rom-com crown that once belonged to Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, and Sandra Bullock, but look to them as example. You will have to adapt or die, because eventually Hollywood will find the next Katherine Heigl and supplant the old one. Nate's Grade: C
Super Reviewer
Kind of liked it, even though it's not a great movie. I thought they kept it fairly close to the book (though was relieved they kept Stephanie out of the oversized t shirts and Lycra pants!). The Ramirez attack parts were played down and not as scary as in the book, actually bits of it missing. I thought Katherine Heigl did a good job as Stephanie. Having read the book, I think she got her across well. I think this movie didn't do so well, so doubt there will be more, though it has renewed my interest in reading more of the series. The book has good characters, as does the movie, which is why I think the flat story works okay. Not a bad adaptation.
Super Reviewer
One for the Money Quotes
| Stephanie Plum: | He looks like Michelangelo dipped the statue of David in caramel...and strapped some heat on him. |
| Stephanie Plum: | He looks like Michelangelo dipped the statue of David in caramel and strapped some heat on him. |
| Stephanie Plum: | Sure, I saw an old guy's twig and berries. But at least is bought me a meal that didn't come in a Lunchables box. |
| Joe Morelli: | We're ancient history! Like the pyramids, baby! |
| Joseph Morelli: | Catch me if you can Cupcake! |
| Stephanie Plum: | I'm naked. |
| Ranger: | I'm on my way. |
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