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Bad 'Mad' Reviews Sink Holmes' Return

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Posted: 2008-01-22 12:54:20
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NEW YORK (Jan. 22) - It was a lackluster weekend for Katie Holmes, whose return to the big screen in the caper comedy "Mad Money" was marred by pointedly bad reviews and meager box office returns.

For her first film since 2005's "Thank You for Smoking," Holmes opted for a co-starring role alongside proven stars -- Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah -- as a dimwitted double-wide dweller who helps plot a heist at the Federal Reserve bank. "Money," directed by "Thelma and Louise" screenwriter Callie Khouri, is also Holmes' first movie since marrying Tom Cruise.

Despite the holiday-extended weekend in theaters, "Mad Money" raked in a mere $8 million -- enough to land it in seventh place. The reviews for the film didn't help (USA Today called it "lifeless and uninventive"), yet most painful were the marks given for Holmes' performance:




Holmes in 'Mad Money'



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BDuchock 02:11:08 PM Feb 03 2008

I think Katie is ugly myself, wear it out Tom.

Shyannhope 04:55:22 PM Jan 24 2008

i keep reading how katie was only known for her role on dawsons creek, but she was in several big hit movies and did awsome in them all. She was in the batman begins. "pieces of april" which was a very good movie. Teaching mrs. tingle, wonderboys, the gift, disturbing behavior. plus many more. these are very good movies.just because you havent seen them or watched her in anything other then dawsons creek is no reason to say she cant act. i think mad money was very funny but even if you dont like it or the fact you dont like tom cruise should take away the fact she is a very young and talented actress that still has a long way to go and already achieved alot.......

Donnaannfp 03:39:00 PM Jan 24 2008

I went with different age groups and they all just loved her. I think she did a great job in the role she was given. I would go see it again.
Thank you

Bahbushkah0126 01:24:38 PM Jan 24 2008

TSorge3863 you show such ignorance~ some words should just be left unsaid. and thats one of the things that makes this country the best in the world! FREEDOM OF RELIGION! who's not to say what you believe is what you called Tom's belief~ TO EACH HIS OWN~ I may not like Tom's speal~ but I have more respect to say it in a not insulting manner~ you should try that!

you just might become a better person~ imagine that? exactly what the world needs in everyone!! wishing you a beautiful day~

Chefrenemv 12:18:00 PM Jan 24 2008

so its a free world i guess when one can still use the word faggot to do a put down on someone, why not use better adjectives like narrow minded imbecile?

Pyrvinny 10:39:05 AM Jan 24 2008

She's never had a REAL hit before. She was only somewhat popular for being on Dawson's Creek as a supporting character. She became a household name because of Tom Cruise. Not surprised by the critics comments.

Flooe7 09:39:59 AM Jan 24 2008

I didn't think it was that bad...

MBiermanstudio 09:35:44 AM Jan 24 2008

She can't act, and she is not attractive enough to be special for her looks, but she married BIG MONEY,she has no worries, he wiil cram her into movies anyway.
Michael of Art

Bec92160 09:19:47 AM Jan 24 2008

Katie Holmes was never a good actress to begin with. She was only ever good at crying on Dawson"s Creek.

Tafstar 09:13:50 AM Jan 24 2008

Its a bad movie and poorly written. A dumb plot. Katie Holmes was never a talented actress. Does anyone remember Dawson's Creek? Her character was soooooooo annoying!!!!! She has no depth. She is married to a freak and is in a cult, what SHOULD we expect from her? Best thing that happened to Nicole was to loose Tom!

DebsiLou 09:06:27 AM Jan 24 2008

Maybe Tom can help Britney. lol

T7580 08:05:37 AM Jan 24 2008

Thank you Granny Well said

BMoore1852 07:44:16 AM Jan 24 2008

Tom Cruise gives us some relief from Britney and her custody hearing that will still be going on in 2020. I think Tom is a bonafide lunatic..anybody will all those teeth and has to smile ALL THE TIME..has issues..big ones. Katie got swept away by the Top Gun persona....the whole Scientology thing is beyond crazy..sorry..I saw the clips..it gave me the creeps...Katie's parents must be sick. Sorry about her movie..I will not see it until it comes out on DVD. However, if Tom had any influence on the comeback choice..I don't think I would ask his advice again. His career isn't going too well either.

Bms1464 07:06:50 AM Jan 24 2008

Is it just me? Or is Tom trying to turn Katie into Victoria Beckham???

NACHEEN12 07:03:07 AM Jan 24 2008

I DONT KNOW WHY THEY ARE SPENDING SOOO MUCH MONEY ON BRAINWASHING SCIENTOLOGY TECHNIQUES........................

ALL YOU NEED IS A OVERBLOWN ARROGANCE AND IGNORANCE..........

AND YOU ARE A SCIENTOLOGIST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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