Scored Review - Big Nothing

I was a little unsure what to expect out of this movie when I first grabbed it off the shelf at the local Family Video. After all, it did star Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), one of my favorite actors, but co-starring with David Schwimmer? But this movie proved to be one hell of a ride, with comedy, thrills and gore to spare.

The plot revolves around Charlie (David Schwimmer), a former teacher who after his first day of work at a call center, he gets fired. However, not before meeting Gus (Simon Pegg) a wannabe scam artist who promises him quick riches extorting Reverend Smalls, a preacher with a passion in illegal porn websites. Wanting to provide for his wife (Natascha McElhone), who just so happens to be the local cop, and his young daughter, the normally cautious Charlie agrees. Things quickly go awry however, and plenty of comedy is soon to follow, keeping you laughing to the rather morbid end.

The movie has its clichés of course, one particular conversation between Charlie (Schwimmer) and his wire comes to mind, and is overall very original and bitingly funny. The camera work, for those who care about such details, is similar to Simon Pegg’s other movies, but seems rather shaky and amateurish when compared to say Hot Fuzz or Shaun of the Dead, but not to the point of distraction. Overall, this is one great movie, and Simon Pegg fans will not be disappointed.

Pro’s:
Plenty of laughs
Plenty of Gore
Simon Pegg
Strong thrills
Plot twists galore

Con’s:
David Schwimmer
Occasional clichés
The camera work is a little rough
Morbid ending
David Schwimmer

Final Decision: 4.5/5