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The $cheme

Original title: The Entrepreneurs
  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
2.4/10
300
YOUR RATING
Jimmy Fallon and Brian Hooks in The $cheme (2003)
Comedy

Greed, lust and blackmail fuel the escapades of three down-and-out friends.Greed, lust and blackmail fuel the escapades of three down-and-out friends.Greed, lust and blackmail fuel the escapades of three down-and-out friends.

  • Director
    • Marcus Gautesen
  • Writer
    • Kamala Lopez
  • Stars
    • Nathan Anderson
    • Brian Hooks
    • Andie Falconi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    2.4/10
    300
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marcus Gautesen
    • Writer
      • Kamala Lopez
    • Stars
      • Nathan Anderson
      • Brian Hooks
      • Andie Falconi
    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nathan Anderson
    Nathan Anderson
    • Martin
    Brian Hooks
    Brian Hooks
    • August
    Andie Falconi
    • Alison Rotunno
    • (as Andie Tecec)
    Bruce Weitz
    Bruce Weitz
    • Xavier Felix
    Timothy Bottoms
    Timothy Bottoms
    • Rotunno
    Kamala Lopez
    Kamala Lopez
    • Laura
    • (as Kamala Lopez-Dawson)
    Duncan Foster
    • Editor
    Mauro L. Metini
    • Postal Worker
    Matthew Arthur
    • Danny
    Jimmy Fallon
    Jimmy Fallon
    • Ray
    Daniel Raymont
    Daniel Raymont
    • Director
      • Marcus Gautesen
    • Writer
      • Kamala Lopez
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    sugarbzzz

    Wow...

    I am a huge Jimmy Fallon fan and had no idea this movie even existed until I went to rent a movie yesterday. After watching it I know why. "The Scheme" is without a doubt the worst film I have ever scene. (Sorry "Dr. T. and the Women," you've been replaced.)

    The premise is excellent, the problem is no one really ran with it. It feels like a quarter of the way through the movie someone gave up. The characters are barely developed, which in comedy is sometimes okay so long as they are funny. Not the case here.

    All actors are entitled to a bad movie now and again, right?...Anyone?
    1mario_c

    OK, that was really stupid!

    This film is a complete crap that hasn't a single thing in favor. OK, maybe just one: It's Andie Tecec! I'm talking about the woman, not the actress. She's hot but as an actress she's as lame as any other thing in this movie!

    It's a completely ridiculous movie: tremendous stupid plot, bad characters, bad actors, hilariously bad screenplay and totally unfunny "supposed to be funny" moments.

    Now that I have finished watching it I just wonder why I didn't have looked at this movie's IMDb rate… I guess it would have saved me one hour and half of a bad cinematic experience!

    Well, it's a complete 0 out of 10, but I've to score it 1/10, right??!!
    7mrcoffee81

    Scheme didnt have much steam

    This movie overall was not all that great, it did however have some high points. Some funny bits, and lines throughout it, moderate acting. Although in the end you felt empty and depleted, would not rent this one on my own nickle, but if someone else was paying I might watch it again.
    1anaroth1616

    Not worth your time

    This movie is not worth the time and aggravation that comes with watching it. Jimmy Fallon's considerable talents are not enough to overcome this weak script and poor direction. It is painful to watch, worse that the worst SNL skits you've ever seen. This obviously wasn't a theater movie and it's not one to watch on video or DVD either. The commentary at the end is the only real joke, Duncan Foster is an unknown for good reason. I have to wonder if Jimmy was wanting for cash when he said yes to this flop. That said, if you are an ultimate Fallon fan you may be able to find something entertaining, but I can not begin to guess where. Some movies are so bad that they are good, but this is not one of them. If there was anything to this story it seems to have been destroyed in the editing process.
    monicabingfallon

    Enjoyable!!

    I know, alot of people think this movie sucked. But I liked it. And not just because I got too see my hero in a towel! It's a movie, and it entertained me! That's all there is to it! I'm not expecting some Oscar worthy stuff (which by the way, the things that win Oscar's these days suck), just some good laughs, which it did deliver. I love this movie! It's great to see Jimmy Fallon as the lead. And the cast chemistry was fabulous! I wish they would get together and film another flick together.

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      Martin: Love is for poor people. That's why all your artists and shitheads are always going on about it, because they're broke and they suck.

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Scheme
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Barnholtz Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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