Made (2001)
74%RT Audience Score: 66%
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
Not as good as Swingers, but it’s still witty and goofy enough for some laughs
Made is a movie that’s like a pizza with toppings you don’t really like, but you eat it anyway because it’s pizza. Vince Vaughn’s character is obnoxious, but in a way that makes you want to keep watching just to see what he’ll do next. The film doesn’t bring anything new to the table when it comes to mob life, but it’s still enjoyable to watch. The buddy banter is great, but the serious moments feel a bit out of place. Overall, it’s a fun and unpredictable movie that’s worth a watch.
Production Company(ies)
Caviar Flat 7 Productions, Ward Four
Distributor
Artisan Entertainment
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for pervasive language, some drug use and sexuality
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 34m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 13, 2001 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 27, 2001
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Sean Combs, Famke Janssen, Faizon Love, David O’Hara, directed by Jon Favreau, written by Jon Favreau, produced by Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Comedy, Drama, R, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Joe Leydon, Derek Adams, Steve Murray, Peter Bradshaw, Nev Pierce, Jay Boyar, Cole Smithey, Felix Vasquez Jr., Stacie Hougland, Emanuel Levy, Michael Dequina, Swingers, Code 46, Panic, Buffalo Soldiers, The Ladykillers, Undertow, organized crime, New York, Ruiz, downtown Manhattan gangster, high-stakes delivery, clueless duo, first-class, delusions of grandeur, jeopardy, sexuality, pervasive language, some drug use, Artisan Entertainment, surround sound
Worldwide gross: $5,480,653
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,236,481
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,988
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,007,250
US/Canada gross: $5,313,300
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $8,954,443
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,652
US/Canada opening weekend: $118,003
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $198,869
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,669
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $8,426,442
Production budget ranking: 1,731
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,537,639
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$3,727,600
ROI to date (est.): -29%
ROI ranking: 1,560
Vince Vaughn – Ricky
Diddy – Ruiz
Famke Janssen – Jessica
Faizon Love – Horrace
David O’Hara – The Welshman
Director(s)
Jon Favreau
Writer(s)
Jon Favreau
Producer(s)
Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (106) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (75) | Rotten (31)
Unfortunately, Vaughn repeatedly crosses the line between persuasively playing an obnoxious character and coming across as nerve-gratingly self-indulgent.
August 6, 2008
Joe Leydon
Variety
TOP CRITIC
If the film’s too ready to go with the flow of Chris Doyle’s handheld camerawork, and sometimes seems ad hoc, its spot-on attention to the faux pas of the moment certainly raises a smile.
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
With both movies and TV constantly mining mob life for script fodder, Made never comes up with a new twist on the material.
June 18, 2002 | Rating: C+
Steve Murray
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TOP CRITIC
Favreau gives his film a curious final touch of earnestness, even sentimentality, but he gets away with it and Made swings funkily along.
January 26, 2002
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
There are very funny moments, and some wonderful dialogue, but the film’s self-consciously serious moments sit uncomfortably with the buddy banter.
January 21, 2002 | Rating: 3/5
Nev Pierce
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
The stars are hilarious and the supporting cast is perfectly in tune with the spirit of their comedy.
August 9, 2001
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Slick suits, hip urban nightspots, and an over the top performance by Vince Vaughn make this rambunctious farce an enjoyable and unpredictable movie with some obligatory fist fighting.
August 22, 2009 | Rating: B
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
A joyless experience with an often irritating, bland, and pointless movie.
April 29, 2009 | Rating: 1/4
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
Vaughn hits the bullseye as a strident, volatile jerk who can’t keep his mouth shut. You never really like him, but you can’t wait to see what he’ll do next — his missteps and offenses are so unbelievable you wince, but you can’t look away.
November 20, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Stacie Hougland
Hollywood.com
The same offbeat sensibility that informed Swingers is also evident here, except that unlike the 1996 film, which dealt with real issues, Favreau’s new crime-comedy is plotless
August 22, 2006 | Rating: C+
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
A picture that may not end up with the fervent following of its flashier predecessor, but one that merits a viewing.
December 6, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5
Michael Dequina
Film Threat
Swingers fans beware.
May 14, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly…
Plot
Bobby is a struggling boxer and bodyguard for his stripper girlfriend. But he hates his work and wants to move up. So he agrees to go to New York City for his boss to help in the delivery for a money laundering scheme. His partner in crime is his best friend Ricky, an obnoxious loudmouth who has seen one too many mafia movies. Bobby tries to keep it cool and get the job done, but Ricky’s antics threaten to blow the entire situation.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features a supporting role from Sean Combs (then known as Puff Daddy) as a downtown Manhattan gangster.
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