Ein Schatz zum Verlieben

Ach ja, warum ist der Rest des Films nicht so schwungvoll, einfallsreich und witzig wie sein Anfang? An der ersten halben Stunde habe ich nichts zu bemängeln. Sie beginnt mit der perfekten Bootsszene (Wo ist das Boot? – Ich habe es gefunden. – Wo ist es? – Du wirst es schon herausfinden.). Dann kommt die witzige Geschichte mit der Kette und dem Anker. Der Hauptheld schleicht sich auf die Yacht von Donald Sutherland ein und trifft seine Tochter. Das Problem ist der Rest von Ein Schatz zum Verlieben. Ja, der Rest mit der Schatzsuche. Mit der langweiligen Schatzsuche. Das nachlässig gemachte Finale mit dem Kampf auf dem Friedhof und der Konfrontation von verschiedenen Figuren hat mich fast gar nicht mehr interessiert. Man kann sich den Film aber ruhig einmal anschauen. In diesem Fall ist er mehr oder weniger harmlos und schmerzfrei. Ich bewerte ihn gleich wie Sahara – Abenteuer in der Wüste = zweieinhalb. Eine sehr angenehme Musik von George Fenton. (27.09.2011)

A pleasantly nautical adventure film. I think it fulfilled its purpose to entertain, to amuse. Although Kate Hudson's allusions to the great sex with Finn get tiresome over time. Some of the jokes are on the boundary between funny and awkward. But I still like the way Tess passes out plates and beats Finn. 3.5 stars. (28.10.2010)

Matthew McConaughey is a pretty cool guy, and even though directors often build films around his sex appeal, I think he’s a great comedic actor. He proves this once again in Fool’s Gold, where he is paired for the second time with Kate Hudson, which isn’t exactly a win for me personally, as I find Kate to be one of those actresses I really struggle to tolerate. Fool’s Gold is primarily a film that doesn’t rely on her acting skills but rather on the fact that she looks absolutely perfect in a bikini, assuming you like petite women who aren’t particularly interesting otherwise. So what is it actually about? What else but treasure? Finn (Matthew McConaughey) is a treasure hunter who hasn’t had much luck. He searches for a lost treasure for a long time but can’t find it. When it finally seems that luck is on his side, he encounters problems elsewhere. He doesn’t have a boat and ultimately loses his wife Tess (Kate Hudson), who divorces him because he’s essentially a good-for-nothing who can only dive. I won’t elaborate on how great the happy ending of the film is; instead, I’d like to mention what’s wrong with it. The film features quite a number of caricatured characters that aren’t funny; only Donald Sutherland comes off as pleasantly silly, which is reflected in his on-screen daughter, an incredibly unnecessary character. In fact, there are more characters like that, but we have to accept that when searching for treasure, there must be someone chasing after you, because treasures are always sought by at least two people. Fool’s Gold is again an overly long film that doesn’t have much to offer. You definitely won’t be rolling on the floor laughing, nor will you root for the main couple to get together; instead, you’ll quietly suffer with the hope that one of them will perish. Well, just imagine the ending for yourself. And if you have any marital problems, go on a treasure hunt, and everything will be resolved. (02.03.2013)

A summer cinema somewhere near the sea, comfortable seating, good food by your side and a exotic drink in hand, and maybe then you can fully enjoy Fool's Gold. In a relatively cool temperate zone, howerver, this endeavor is truly uninteresting and clichéd. Andy Tennant captivates the audience with his direction only twice or thrice throughout the whole film. There are a few successful jokes here and there, but the whole thing looks incredibly clichéd and worn out. Even help the fact that Matthew McConaughey has a bigger chest than Kate Hudson can’t save it. It's not completely stupid and if you expects lower middle class entertainment, you’ll get exactly that. A simple summer snack. (01.05.2008)