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Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood

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Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood

by Teri Garr

4.4 out of 5

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Synopsis

Speedbumps is a 2004 action comedy film starring Seann William Scott, Burt Reynolds, and Fred Ward. The film follows a group of friends who, after being laid off from their jobs, decide to start a carpet cleaning business. However, they soon find themselves in over their heads when they get involved with a group of dangerous criminals.

The film begins with Jake (Scott),a young man who is struggling to find a job. He has recently been laid off from his job at a construction company, and he is having trouble finding a new job. One day, Jake is walking down the street when he sees a group of men cleaning a carpet. He decides to stop and talk to them, and they offer him a job. Jake accepts, and he soon becomes friends with the other carpet cleaners.

The carpet cleaners are a group of misfits, but they are all good-natured and hard-working. They include Bob (Reynolds),a former cop who is now the group's leader; Sam (Ward),a former marine who is now the group's mechanic; and Benny (Adam Arkin),a former actor who is now the group's cook.

The carpet cleaners are ng well, but they soon get involved with a group of dangerous criminals. The criminals are led by a man named Rhino (Tom Sizemore),and they are trying to steal a valuable painting from a local museum. The carpet cleaners get caught up in the criminals' plot, and they soon find themselves in a dangerous situation.

The carpet cleaners must use all of their skills to defeat the criminals and save the day. They must also learn to work together as a team, and they must learn to trust each other.

Cast

Seann William Scott as Jake
Burt Reynolds as Bob
Fred Ward as Sam
Adam Arkin as Benny
Tom Sizemore as Rhino

Reception

Speedbumps received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the film's action sequences and its ensemble cast, while others criticized its thin plot and its lack of originality.

The film was a box office bomb, grossing only $10 million against a production budget of $20 million.

Legacy

Speedbumps has become a cult classic among fans of action comedies. The film is remembered for its over-the-top action sequences and its charismatic cast. Speedbumps has also been praised for its positive message about teamwork and friendship.

Speedbumps is a fun and exciting action comedy that is sure to please fans of the genre. The film has a great cast, plenty of action, and a positive message about teamwork and friendship.

Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood

by Teri Garr

4.4 out of 5