Brad Dourif, Chelcie Ross, Dabney Coleman

When renowned African-American playwright Andrew Sterling (Samuel L. Jackson) moves into an all-white suburb, his suspicious new neighbors mistake him for a burglar and promptly call the police. When ...( read more  read more... )Sterling's identity becomes clear, the police plan a hasty cover-up, duping low-class crook Amos Odell (Nicolas Cage) into taking Sterling "hostage." Racial stereotypes get skewered 1990s style in this satire from director E. Max Frye (Palmetto).

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DVD Release Date: May 22, 2001

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  • May 23, 2009
    Definitely not a classic comedy, but it has some hilarious moments. Another wonderfully funny, yet that 'you can't help but like him' film for Nic Cage. This satire on racial bigotry is quite outdated and may be offensive to some.
  • March 15, 2009
    sam jackson and cage are great in this movie, it was SOOOO funny
  • February 19, 2009
    nicolas cage does wonders. the movie itself is fun to watch but not that catchy..
  • December 10, 2008
    no thanks not my kinda thing
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  • December 6, 2008
    A pretty much forgotten comedy that stars Samuel L. Jackson as a successful writer named Andrew Sterling who has just moved in to a house in a white surburb and is mistaken for a burglar by a couple of racist neighbors. The police gets involved and soon discovers Sterling's ident...( read more)ity and has to cover up their 'fuck up' by sending in a stupid crook named Amos Odell (Nicolas Cage) to take Sterling "hostage" to hide the police bad judgment before it becomes a scandal. "Amos & Andrew" has some fun moments and is worth checking out, even if it's hardly the best work of either of the two top billed actors.
  • July 13, 2008
    I remember this being horrible. Luckily, I chose to forget most of it.
  • June 22, 2008
    I loved this Movie. Had never heard about it before till saw it on TV. Its very entertaining and funny with two cool Actors. I think its one of those Movies that you just lean back and laugh. Short:

    Over all this movie is worth your time to watch and i think you will re
    ...( read more)ally enjoy this movie
  • June 7, 2008
    Sam Jackson will do anything. Which is why I love the guy.
  • May 12, 2008
    Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero).

    First viewing: 06.04.1998

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