Movie Description
Based on the novel by Donald E. Westlake, WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN? is a black comedy in the tradition of GET SHORTY and THE GRIFTERS. The film opens at an art auction in Boston, where suave robber Kevin Caffrey (Martin Lawrence) meets the beautiful, distraught Amber (Carmen Ejogo). Romantic sparks become genuine love in just one night. To prove this, Amber gives Kevin her deceased father's good-luck ring. A few days later, Kevin and his partner, Berger (John Leguizamo), are robbing the beach house of Max Fairbanks (Danny DeVito), an incredibly selfish millionaire. In a sick twist of fate, Max captures Kevin and convinces the police that Kevin's ring is actually his own. With the tables now turned, Kevin must try to get his ring back from Max, at any and all costs. This puts a strain on his relationship with Amber, and at the same time unleashes an outlandish series of events that will eventually bring all of the characters together for one raucous finale. Director Sam Weisman uses a thumping hip-hop score to add freshness to his picture, which features bizarre, outrageous supporting turns from William Fichtner, Larry Miller, Nora Dunn, and Glenne Headly.
| Credits | | Producer: | David Hoberman, John Morrissey, Lawrence Turman | | Cast: | Ana Gasteyer, Bernie Mac, John Leguizamo, Martin Lawrence, Richard Schiff |
| Details | | Edition: | Special Edition | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound |
Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 - English
Stereo 2.0 - Spanish
Stereo 2.0 - French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Sam Weisman - Director
2. Cast
Featurette - 1. SCENE STEALERS
Deleted Scenes
Alternate Ending
Music Videos - 1. "Music" by Erick Sermon
Outtakes
Editorial Reviews
"...The movie turns into a cobweb of tricky spins and twists that seems like a hip-hop version of RUTHLESS PEOPLE..."
New York Times - p.E14 - Elvis Mitchell (06/01/2001)
"...[Fichtner] swans into his scenes, all gold shirts and good grooming, leaving the audience giggling and begging for more..."
Total Film - p.97 - James White (09/01/2001)
"...Lawrence and DeVito are reliably funny and energetic and their fans are not likely to be disappointed..."
Los Angeles Times - p.2 - Kevin Thomas (06/01/2001)
"...DeVito is wholly convincing..."
Sight and Sound - Edward Lawrenson (08/01/2002)
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