Review of Big Nothing (2006) by Walter M — 31 Jan 2008

[font=Century Gothic]In "Big Nothing," Charlie(David Schwimmer) is an overeducated, underemployed writer who in order to help support his family, takes a job at the sixth level of hell, otherwise known as a call center, but does not make it through the day without being fired. That night, while commiserating over drinks, Charlie's new friend, Gus(Simon Pegg), hatches a plot to blackmail a reverend who likes child pornography. They are joined in their scheming by Josie(Alice Eve), a slightly underage waitress who used to be Miss Teen Oklahoma. And Charlie agrees to the plan, even though his wife, Penny(Natascha McElhone) is the local police detective.[/font].

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[font=Century Gothic]Of course you know everything does not go as planned...[/font].

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[font=Century Gothic]"Big Nothing" is an amusing caper comedy that suffers from an unappealing David Schwimmer in the lead, but Simon Pegg and Alice Eve pick up the slack nicely. The movie is unpredictable(most of the twists are due to criminal stupidity and a very small town) but does not really come together until it gets truly serious towards the end. Scattered throughout, there are religious themes, especially where temptation is concerned . And it should be noted that Charlie may be out to prove himself since his wife supports their family by working in a mostly male profession. [/font].