Big Stan (2007)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Rob Schneider

Writer (WGA):

Josh Lieb (written by)

Release Date:

12 June 2008 (Russia)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The cell block just got a new bully.... a small one.

Plot:

A weak con man panics when he learns he's going to prison for fraud. He hires a mysterious martial arts guru who helps transform him into a martial arts expert who can fight off inmates who want to hurt or love him.

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Cast

Rob Schneider	...	Big Stan
David Carradine	...	The Master
Jennifer Morrison	...	Mindy
Scott Wilson	...	Warden Gasque
Richard Kind	...	Mal
Sally Kirkland	...	Madame Foreman
M. Emmet Walsh	...	Lew Popper
Henry Gibson	...	Shorts
Kevin Gage	...	Bullard
Bob Sapp	...	Big Raymond
Brandon T. Jackson	...	D'Shaun (as Brandon Jackson)
Dan Haggerty	...	Tubby
Richard Riehle	...	Judge Perry
Marcia Wallace	...	Alma
Tsuyoshi Abe	...	Dang

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB)

Filming Locations:

Stockton, California, USA

Company:

Crystal Sky Pictures

Trivia:

Rob Schneider collapsed secondary to heat exhaustion and food poisoning when soaring temperatures on the set left him struggling to keep up with filming.

Quotes:

The Master: Next time use more tongue.
Stan Minton: That's what she said.
[The Master punches Stan in the stomach]

Movie Connections:

References A Man Called Horse (1970)

Soundtrack:

Vagabundo

Pretty entertaining Rob Schneider flick

If you don't like any of his previous movies, big chance is that you won't like this one. If you do enjoyed his movies than this one will be even more enjoyable. It seems that Rob Schneider has matured. He tackles serious subjects (prison system) in a fun way. Some of the jokes have been done to death and can be tiresome. But because of Schneider's performance they still are acceptable. Of course you don't have to expect this movie to have any social or political impact. I just want to mention that it is big step up for Schneider in comparison to "The Animal" or "Deuce Bigalow". David Carradine clearly has gotten very old but still can deliver. Especially in this movie. Since he is parodying himself. He is making fun of the character he played in "Kung Fu" but at the same time embracing and honouring the role that brought him fame. Worth watching!