Crazy On The Outside (2010)

After serving three years in prison, an ex-con (Tim Allen) attempts to rebuild his life but there are complications. He's still hooked on his deceitful ex-girlfriend (Julie Bowen), his former partner (Ray Liotta) tries to lure him back into the illegal business that got him convicted in the first place and his wacky sister (Sigourney Weaver) has told the family that he's been living in France for three years instead of being in prison. Directed by Allen, the film is too predictable and the lines just aren't funny. The only amusing thing that works consistently is the euphemism of France for prison. A major impediment is that Allen's character is not the brightest bulb. We can see the trouble coming way before he does. The most interesting character is Weaver as his sister and it's near miraculous that she's able to squeeze some laughs out of the most lame dialogue. I doubt probation officers would be pleased with the portrayal of Jeanne Tripplehorn as the neurotic probation officer who has a propensity for falling in love with ex-cons. The score is by David Newman, whose score has some amusing faux Philip Glass moments. With Kelsey Grammer and J.K. Simmons.