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What's the Worst That Could Happen? | |
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Directed by | Sam Weisman |
Screenplay by | Matthew Chapman |
Based on | What's the Worst That Could Happen? by Donald E. Westlake |
Produced by | Lawrence Turman David Hoberman Ashok Amritraj Wendy Dytman |
Starring | Martin Lawrence Danny DeVito |
Cinematography | Anastas N. Michols |
Edited by | Garth Craven Nick Moore |
Music by | Tyler Bates |
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Distributed by | MGM Distribution Co. (United States) 20th Century Fox (International)[1] |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $60 million |
Box office | $38.4 million |
What's the Worst That Could Happen? is a 2001 comedy film directed by Sam Weisman and starring Martin Lawrence and Danny DeVito. Loosely based on a book by Donald E. Westlake, the film follows the misadventures of a skilled thief and a wealthy businessman facing financial trouble. The film did not meet expectations and performed poorly commercially.
Upon its release in June 2001, What's the Worst That Could Happen? earned $38.4 million worldwide against its $60 million budget. Critics also gave it a lukewarm response, with a 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was criticized for its uninspiring script and lack of funny gags, and for underutilizing its cast. Reviewers like Roger Ebert and Lisa Schwarzbaum pointed out flaws in the film's character development, plot, and the mismatched acting styles of its stars.