: 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)
The story centers on (Barkin), a singer who, feeling threatened by a serial killer and her sister's ex-husband, hires Eugene Earl Axline (Nicholson) to provide security. Axline is a small-time con artist posing as a professional dog trainer. The film's script had a long development history, taking Eastman nearly twenty years to realize after her work on The Fortune . Critical Reception : While some fans appreciated the "laid-back vibe"
: It is frequently ranked among the worst films in Nicholson's filmography by outlets such as IMDb and The Times . The film's script had a long development history,