The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest

After leaving a successful marketing career due to a conflict of values, Andy takes a position at a research facility. He is pressured by a workplace rival into leading a difficult project to develop a revolutionary personal computer that costs only 99 dollars. Working with three eccentric colleagues, Andy succeeds in building the affordable machine. However, the team soon faces opposition from venture capitalists and Andy's former enemy, who attempt to seize the invention for their own profit.

This comedy was directed by Mick Jackson and was released in 2002. It follows his work on Volcano and precedes Temple Grandin in his filmography. The screenplay was written by Jon Favreau, Gary Tieche, and Joshua Sternin, with Trevor Albert serving as producer. The movie stars Adam Garcia as Andy Kasper, alongside Rosario Dawson, Jake Busey, Enrico Colantoni, Ethan Suplee, and Anjul Nigam. A total of 38 cast members are credited in the production.

Produced with a budget of 17 million USD, the film has received moderate feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 3,300 votes and a rating of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 58 votes.