Quick Change
With the aid of his girlfriend, Phyllis Potter, and best friend, Loomis, Grimm enters a Manhattan bank dressed as a clown, creates a hostage situation and executes a flawless robbery. The only thing left for the trio to do is make their getaway out of the city and to the airport. It sounds simple enough, but it seems that fate deserts them immediately after the bank heist. One mishap after another conspires to keep these robbers from reaching freedom.
Critics Sentiment
Grimm negotiates with police demanding monster trucks and helicopters
Street thug robs the trio of everything except the hidden bank money
Sharp drop from the perfectly executed bank escape to getting lost and robbed in Brooklyn, as critics noted the film loses direction after the brilliant heist setup
Critics consistently praised the opening bank robbery sequences as Murray's dead-pan comedy at its finest, particularly his absurd hostage demands. The film then struggles with pacing issues during the middle getaway complications, though standout supporting performances from Tony Shalhoub and Philip Bosco provide memorable highlights. Most reviewers appreciated the clever premise and Murray's performance while acknowledging the uneven execution of the escape sequences.
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Bill Murray
Grimm
Geena Davis
Phyllis Potter
Randy Quaid
Loomis
Jason Robards
Chief Rotzinger
Stanley Tucci
Johnny
Phil Hartman
Hal Edison
Kathryn Grody
Mrs. Edison
Tony Shalhoub
Cab Driver
Philip Bosco
Bus Driver
Steve Park
Kim, Grocery Cashier
Kurtwood Smith
Russ Crane / Lombino
Victor Argo
Skelton
Richard Joseph Paul
Lt. Jameson
Davenia McFadden
Policewoman
Stuart Rudin
Bus Rider with Guitar
Bob Elliott
Bank Guard
Bill Raymond
Policeman
Jamey Sheridan
Mugger
Reg E. Cathey
Sound Analyst
Paul Herman
Interrogating Policeman
Crew
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