Defending ‘Nothing But Trouble’ … Really

“Nothing But Trouble” (1991) begins in such a familiar way, it allows the audience to get comfortable, let their guard down and be knocked over by what an unhinged, off-putting and wildly ambitious work it becomes.

The opening credits of Dan Aykroyd’s directorial debut unspool over a glittering New York City skyline, making this seem like another generic romantic comedy. The shots of the Twin Towers promise a very different kind of movie from the one we’re watching.

We meet Chris Thorne, a wealthy financial analyst, played by Chevy Chase, who immediately hits on Diane, played by Demi Moore, a lawyer in need of a car.

Somewhere in New Jersey, Thorne makes an ill-advised short cut through Valkenvania and is pulled over by the Chief Constable (John Candy). A mere speeding...

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