A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.
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- TriviaThe film's original title, "Life Sucks", was changed at the studio's insistence.
- GoofsIn the opening scene as Bolt reveals his building plans at a meeting, you can distinctly hear the laugh of Jefferey Tambor (Crasswell) twice but he is not shown.
- Quotes
J. Paul Getty: Shut up!
Goddard Bolt: Who are you?
J. Paul Getty: I'm J. Paul Getty. I was the richest man in the world. You don't see me ranting and raving about it, do you? No! I took my losses!
Goddard Bolt: What losses?
J. Paul Getty: During the crash, the clash, the smash!
Goddard Bolt: Listen to me. You are not J. Paul Getty. You are a pathetic, broken-minded, little bum. In your mind you think you're J. Paul Getty but you're not. Whilst I on the other hand, am Goddard Bolt, a genuine financial giant.
J. Paul Getty: So am I!
Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!
J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!
Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!
J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!
Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!
J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!
Goddard Bolt: Wait. Come with me.
J. Paul Getty: Where we going?
Goddard Bolt: Over here, let's talk.
[they move a little down the sidewalk]
Goddard Bolt: Now look, let's be reasonable.
J. Paul Getty: O.k.
Goddard Bolt: There's an enormous difference between us. Even though in your twisted mind, you think you're rich, you're really not. On the other hand, because of my serious understanding of the world of finance, I have amassed six point four billion dollars.
J. Paul Getty: And I've amassed six point five
[slaps are exchanged between them with "you didn't, I did" and a small fight happens]
Goddard Bolt: Look I don't want to hurt you.
J. Paul Getty: You don't?
Goddard Bolt: No. It's just that it's important to me that you understand. I guess it doesn't make any difference who's richer. Does it?
[Bolt starts to leave]
Goddard Bolt: Well forget about it.
J. Paul Getty: No. Oh, God thank you. Cause I'm really richer.
[Bolt then charges at Getty and the police break up the fight]
- Alternate versionsAlthough released with an uncut 12 certificate in UK cinemas, that rating did not exist for home video at the time, meaning VHS releases had to be upgraded to a 15 or cut for a PG. The latter course was chosen for Life Stinks, and one use of strong language was removed to allow the video to carry a PG rating. A home video 12 certificate had been introduced by the time of the DVD release, so it was an uncut 12 certificate.
But contrary to the above, I enjoyed it a lot. This is a charming movie. It didn't need to grow on me, I enjoyed it from the beginning. Mel Brooks gives a great performance as the lead character, I think somewhat different from his usual persona in his movies.
There's not a lot of knockout jokes or something like that, but there are some rather hilarious scenes, and overall this is a very enjoyable and very easy to watch film.
Very recommended.
- ido50
- Feb 1, 2008
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Life Sucks
- Filming locations
- Los Angeles Soap Company - 500 block of Banning St, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(As the party for the Crasswell City groundbreaking. This demolished sight was once The Los Angeles Soap Company. Partially demolished in 1987, then completely by year of filming.)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $13,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,102,526
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,920,215
- Jul 28, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $4,102,526
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1