Watch Funny Money
- R
- 2006
- 1 hr 38 min
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5.2 (3,286)
In the comedy film Funny Money from 2006, Chevy Chase stars as Henry Perkins, an underappreciated and overworked employee at a brewery. Henry is tired of his mundane life and longs for an opportunity to escape the monotony. One day, on his way home from work, Henry mistakenly picks up a briefcase belonging to a criminal, filled with five million dollars in cash. Henry is ecstatic at his newfound wealth and attempts to convince his wife, Carol (Penelope Ann Miller), to go along with his crazy plan of running away to Barcelona to start a new life with the money.
However, things quickly spiral out of control when he realizes that the briefcase actually belonged to two dangerous criminals, Fergus (Armand Assante) and his partner Slater (Michael Bowen). Fergus and Slater are on the hunt for the briefcase, and Henry finds himself in a race against time to outsmart the criminals and keep the money for himself.
As the night unfolds, the Perkins' house becomes a revolving door of characters, including a sexually confused tax investigator, a drunken neighbor, and a suspicious detective. The chaos and hilarity continue to escalate as Henry frantically tries to cover his tracks while keeping the money out of the dangerous criminals' reach.
Throughout the film, Chevy Chase delivers his trademark deadpan humor, perfectly capturing the bumbling and lovable Henry as he navigates through the ridiculous situation he finds himself in. Penelope Ann Miller is equally impressive, adding a touch of realism to the absurdity of the situation as she tries to keep her family safe while dealing with her husband's increasingly bizarre behavior.
Armand Assante and Michael Bowen play the menacing criminals with just the right amount of humor, making them more cartoonish than actually scary. Their scenes provide a nice balance to the more comedic moments of the film, making it an enjoyable experience for audiences looking for a good laugh with a touch of suspense.
Overall, Funny Money is a fast-paced and entertaining comedy that delivers on its promise to keep audiences laughing from start to finish. With a talented cast and a clever premise, it's a film that you won't want to miss.
Funny Money is a 2006 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2 and a MetaScore of 57.