: While some fans appreciated the "laid-back vibe" and the chemistry between Barkin and Nicholson, others felt the lead actors were "upstaged by horny dogs".
Upon its release, the film was largely panned by critics and is often cited as a low point in the careers of its high-profile creators: Man Trouble (1992)
: It is frequently ranked among the worst films in Nicholson's filmography by outlets such as IMDb and The Times . : While some fans appreciated the "laid-back vibe"
(1992) is a screwball crime comedy directed by Bob Rafelson , starring Jack Nicholson and Ellen Barkin . Written by Carole Eastman—who previously collaborated with the duo on the classic Five Easy Pieces —the film follows the unlikely romance between a refined concert singer and a down-on-his-luck guard dog agency owner. Plot and Production Man Trouble (1992)
: Many reviewers found it jarring that the same team behind the "New Hollywood" masterpiece Five Easy Pieces produced such a "ridiculous" and "dreadful" comedy.