Big Stan (2007)

Director:

Rob Schneider

Writer (WGA):

Josh Lieb (written by)

Release Date:

6 June 2008 (Kazakhstan)

Genre:

Action | 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:

Prison | Fraud | Fight | Con | Gang

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
Jackson Rathbone	...	Robbie
Kevin Gage	...	Bullard
Bob Sapp	...	Big Raymond
Brandon T. Jackson	...	Deshawn (as Brandon Jackson)
Big Spence	...	Diamond King #2 (as Big Spence)
Richard Riehle	...	Judge Perry
Marcia Wallace	...	Alma

MPAA:

Rated R for crude and sexual content, and language.

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | USA:R | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Spain:18 | South Korea:15 (cable rating) | Hong Kong:IIB | Taiwan:R-12 | Australia:MA (DVD) | New Zealand:M | Argentina:16 | Mexico:B15 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 (nf) | New Zealand:R16 (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Stockton, California, USA

Company:

From Out of Nowhere Productions

Trivia:

Rob Schneider's real life brother-in-law, Matt Farley, plays a guard in the movie, while his mother, Pilar, also makes an appearance.

Quotes:

Big Stan: Tell me, is your grandmother still alive? 'Cause I bet I could make her a sweet deal.
[winks]
Big Stan: By the time I'm through with her, she'll have to give hand-jobs behind the pharmacy to pay for arthritis medication.
[chuckles]
Big Stan: Two at a time, you know? Stuff you see in porno's

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "At the Movies: (#6.1)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Cihualteco

A pretty decent comedy

I find the general lack of interest towards this comedy rather disturbing. This message coming all the way from Europe, Bulgaria. The movie is playing in theaters as of this week, and to be honest it is just as hilarious and similarly spirited to other Schneider flicks. I went to see this expecting a few good laughs and that's what you get. The funny moments generally arise from comical situations and actions which lead to a rather expected outcome each time. It is not a sophisticated film, it has no real depth, it is just a feel good, unrealistic comedy, which makes you all warm inside. I apologize for the chaotic and short review, it's just that I find it hard to organize my thoughts in order give this film an adequate presentation. 7 out of 10, doesn't stray too far from all the other Schneider movies, if you've loved his previous work, you'll also enjoy seeing this.