National Lampoon's Gold Diggers
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National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (also known as National Lampoon's Lady Killers) is a 2004 film
directed by Gary Preisler. It features two friends, played by Will Friedle
and Chris Owen
, who marry two old ladies, played by Louise Lasser
and Renée Taylor
, so they can inherit their fortunes when they die.
It is ranked a 0% on RottenTomatoes based on 44 reviews meaning there was not a single positive review and is included on the site's Worst of the Worst list of movies of the last 10 years.
According to film review website metacritic.com which compiles and averages critics' review scores, the film is the 8th worst reviewed film of all time.
2004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
directed by Gary Preisler. It features two friends, played by Will Friedle
Will Friedle
William Alan "Will" Friedle is an American actor, voice actor and comedian. He is best known for his comedic roles, most notably the underachieving elder brother Eric Matthews on the long-running TV sitcom Boy Meets World from 1993 to 2000...
and Chris Owen
Chris Owen (actor)
Chris Owen is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the American Pie movies as Chuck Sherman . He reprised this role in American Pie 2, American Pie: Band Camp and American Reunion...
, who marry two old ladies, played by Louise Lasser
Louise Lasser
Louise Lasser is an American actress. She is known for her portrayal of the title character on the soap opera parody Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She was married to Woody Allen and appeared in several of his films.-Personal life:...
and Renée Taylor
Renee Taylor
Renée Taylor is an American actress, Academy Award nominated writer and one-time director, best-known for having played Fran Drescher's outspoken mother, Sylvia Fine, on the TV series The Nanny.- Career :...
, so they can inherit their fortunes when they die.
Reception
The film was considered a dismal failure, with a theatrical run of only 1 week, and earning less than $400,000 as opening weekend receipts (less than $400 per theater).It is ranked a 0% on RottenTomatoes based on 44 reviews meaning there was not a single positive review and is included on the site's Worst of the Worst list of movies of the last 10 years.
According to film review website metacritic.com which compiles and averages critics' review scores, the film is the 8th worst reviewed film of all time.