Mo' Money (1992)

14% of critics liked it
(22 reviews)
51% of users liked it
(8,684 ratings)

Small-time crook Johnny Stewart (Damon Wayans) decides to go straight to win a beautiful girl (Stacey Dash), and to prove it, he joins the mailroom of the credit-card firm for which she works. Needing money to impress her, Johnny steals a credit card, goes on a shopping spree and wins the girl. The… More Small-time crook Johnny Stewart (Damon Wayans) decides to go straight to win a beautiful girl (Stacey Dash), and to prove it, he joins the mailroom of the credit-card firm for which she works. Needing money to impress her, Johnny steals a credit card, goes on a shopping spree and wins the girl. The story isn't over though, because a security guard who caught his theft on videotape is blackmailing Stewart to join his own credit-card ring. ~ John Bush, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Peter MacDonald
Written By: Damon Wayans
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 24, 1992 Wide
On DVD: Jun 18, 2002
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Variety Staff, Variety
Damon Wayans and his younger brother Marlon make a terrific comedy team in Mo' Money.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Some of the humor in Mo' Money has a mean-spirited edge. And only in isolated moments is it as funny as its own title.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
The movie is described as an "action-comedy-romance," but it fails to work as any of the three.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Entertaining enough and funny enough, and cannily includes all the elements that entice popularity. But, perhaps after reaping the rewards for this film, Wayans will put his obvious talents toward a project that isn't about making more money.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Damon and Marlon are at their best in the opening comic sequences, which allow their chemistry to operate, but their pacing is disrupted by the ensuing formulaic thrills.
, Film4
Only managing to come up with routine action, director Macdonald delivers few thrills, and the comedy doesn't last far beyond the first reel.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
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Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
One or two laughs, but hardly worth a rental.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
One of Damon Wayan's better offerings. An entertaining combination of action and laughs.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
'Mo laughs would have been sufficient.

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Chad R

This came out at the time In Living Color was very popular and this movie employs some of the same slapstick type of comedy. Marlon and Damon are funny as brothers/scam artists. A young Stacy Dash looks absolutely fantastic. This is one of the first and possibly the best of all… More
This came out at the time In Living Color was very popular and this movie employs some of the same slapstick type of comedy. Marlon and Damon are funny as brothers/scam artists. A young Stacy Dash looks absolutely fantastic. This is one of the first and possibly the best of all the Wayans movies.

Cast

            Damon Wayans as Johnny Stewart

            Marlon Wayans as Seymour Stewart

            Stacey Dash as Amber Evans

            Joe Santos as Lt. Raymond Walsh

            John Diehl as Keith Heading

            Harry J. Lennix as Tom Dilton

            Mark Beltzman as Chris Fields

            Almayvonne as Charlotte

            Mike Bacarella as Habib

            Greg Bermont as Waiter

            Larry Brandenburg as Businessman

            Kevin M. Casey as Lloyd

            Jobe Cerny as Patrolman

            Lorenzo Clemons as Officer Royce

            Victor Cole as Sergeant Tan

            Edward Cushing as Repairman

            James Deuter as Mr. Shift

            Matt Doherty as Kid

            Ken Earl as Bailiff

            James "Ike" Eichling as Taxi Driver

            Kahil El Zabor as Congo Player

            Garfield as Rock

            Alison Gordy as Prostitute

            Mollie Grabemann as Receptionist

            Irma P. Hall as Lady on Phone

            Richard Hamilton as Judge Harold Lake

            Bill Harris as Joel

            Jackie Hoffman as Jill

            William King as Correction Officer

            Renee A. Lacour as Rock's Mother

            Ben Lin as Chinese Cook

            Lauro Lopez as Dentist

            Bernie Mac as Club Doorman

            Gordon McClure as Reverend Pimp Daddy

            David Razowsky as Jewelry Store Clerk

            Rondi Reed as District Attorney

            Salli Richardson as Pretty Customer

            Pat "Soul" Scaggs as Token Booth Clerk

            Mik Scriba as Transit Cop

            Tony A.C. Smith as Guy on Toilet

            Evan Lionel Smith as Detective Mills

            James Spinks as Tracy Stewart

            Robert Swan as Detective Lawrence

            Sean A. Tate as Kid

            Ted Topolski as 1st Inmate

            Quincy Wong as Eddie

            Jimmy Woodard as Man on Street

            Pete Zahradnick as Officer Deebs

            Will Zahrn as Bum/Cop

            John Allen as Jewelry Store Clerk

            Dick Butler as Ted Forrest

            Eddie Bo Smith Jr. as Large Man

            Stacey Nash
            
            Aleta Helena Chappelle
            
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