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Writer-director Woody Allen has produced yet another challenging and funny film, this time taking on the musical genre and bending it to his own unique vision. The result is one of the most charming films in recent years, as Allen assembles a typically sterling ensemble cast to evoke the romanticism of years past. This time, the large cast (including Alan Alda, Drew Barrymore, Goldie Hawn, Edward Norton, and Tim Roth) not only turn in funny and touching performances, but they sing the classic songs of the 1930s and 1940s themselves, and sing them very well. The plot centers on an extended family in New York and their various romantic entanglements, including Allen's pursuit of Julia Roberts through the streets of Paris and the canals of Venice. The musical numbers are the film's high point, displaying wonderful choreography ranging from a room full of dancing Groucho Marxes to a dancing couple in flight at the banks of the Seine. Read more

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Woody Allen loses his mind--to the audience's advantage
Watching "Everyone Says I Love You," it is possible to conclude that Woody Allen has gone insane--charmingly and endearingly, but completely, bonkers.A typical Allen-esque New York comedy of love and romance is given a special charge by turning the film into a musical; though Allen has often used classic jazz and show tunes effectively in his other works (especially the Gershwin score of "Manhattan" and the lovely big band tunes in "Hannah and Her Sisters"), this is his first full-out musical with actors bursting into song to (more or less) further the plot.Some, like an endearingly game Edward Norton, shine almost in spite of themselves; some, like Julia Roberts, go down fighting.(Score at the final: Roberts 6, song 2, audience 0.)And some, like Goldie Hawn, positively glow given the chance to show off all of her formidable comedic, singing, and dancing gifts in one package again.Bits of the plot are cribbed from other Allen films (the romances are from "Manhattan," a thread involving a "reformed" criminal echoes "Take the Money and Run"), but the actors--especially Tim Roth as the aforementioned criminal--seem to be having a ball.When Norton and a never-dewier Drew Barrymore are loose in a springtime New York so enchanting that even the store window mannequins have to strike a special pose for them, you get a happy, fizzy glow.And when a set of dancing ghosts causes a conga line at a memorial service, all bets are off; Allen may have officially crossed over from neurotic to delusional, but this adorably addle-pated film is never less than endearing.

Spare Me
Allen's first all out 100% dud.Alas, not the last.The last ten years have shown a marked decline in Allen's interest in his own craft.The idea is to have a bunch of famous actors sing corny old romantic standards any time something romantic happens. Allen tries and fails to send up the romantic comedy and musicals genres in this irritating one-joke flop. Also, this is one of the few Allen movies where the acting is uniformly subpar. Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore and Edward Norton are just the most glaring of the nonactor filmstars herein. Be wary of Allen's movies where he packs the stars in with a shoehorn.Shows he knows the material is weak and he's overcompensating.

Sweet and lovely and Easy to Love
Lovers of the great American songbook (GAS)will recognize the title for my review. The same individuals will relish this homage by Mr Allen to the Hollywood musical and no one who has witnessed Mr James Stewart trying to get his tonsils around an Irving Berlin standard will object to any of the actors in EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU who do a commendable job of presenting some wonderful songs from the GAS. Two comments: the film positively drips with charm, and is drippy with the absurdities of those in love much like those in a Shakespearian comedy.A treat, and a GAS. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

There is greatness in film that can be discussed, dissected, and talked about late into the night. Then there is genius that is right in front of our faces--we smile at the spell it puts us into and are refreshed, and nary a word needs to be spoken. This kind of entertainment is what they used to call "movie magic," and there is loads of it in this irresistible computer animation feature. Just a picture of these bright toys on the cover of Read more

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A BELOVED DISNEY MOVIE!!
you gotta love disney movies!!
This Is A Great Family Movie
Imagine a world where whenever your back is turned or whenever you leave a room your toys come to life and communicate with each other like we do.
A keeper
This is a very cute movie about friendship that should be in everyones collection.The story is great for the kids, but the adults in the family will love the "in" jokes that go over the head of the little ones. ... Read more

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Crazy for Crazy from the heart
I love this movie!!! They just have got to release it to DVD!!!!
A Great Romantic Comedy
PLEASE powers that be, release this film on DVD. I absolutely love it!!

A golden gem!The best!
Over the years I've owned two copies of this, and recently had to buy a third - alas, again only available in VHS.I wish they would release it on DVD.This is one I love sharing with friends. In DVD, I'd be able to give it as gifts to new friends. I enjoy watching it, but how wonderful it is to show this one for the first time to someone who has never seen it.I've done this so many times, and everyone who sees it wants it.Truly it is "wonderful" from the heart!!But, then Ruben Blades ALWAYS makes magic in all his many ranges of creative talents.Gracias Ruben! ... Read more

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Neighbors Should Be Released on DVD!
This is I feel the best movie that John Belushi ever played in.It is also my favorite movie!This is a really off-beat movie.It has its spooky, quirky and simply funny and entertaining parts also!I know that a lot of movie critics did not like this movie, but the first time I seen it on cable (HBO) I went out and bought it.I wish this movie was released on DVD but to date I have not found it.To me it is a classic that deserves to be put on disc.The rest of the cast played great parts also!I would highly recommend this movie as it is entertaining and extremely funny!

One of the Funniest Movies Ever Made
I have been a fan of this movie since I was a kid. The scenes and dialouge are priceless. I want the DVD!!!!

One of the Funniest Movies I Ever Saw
This is a comedy classic with John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd at their best.One of the funniest movies I ever saw.It's nice to reflect that as this world gets weirder and weirder, this movie gets funnier and funnier--and makes you feel like a normal person! ... Read more

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Kevin Bacon stars in this quickie sports film that's really more a culture-clash comedy. He plays an assistant coach at the college-basketball level who's looking for that big, big recruiting score and finds it in a distant African village. But his quarry, a seven-footer (Charles Gitona Maina) he spots in an anthropology film, turns out to be the prince of his tribe who's in line for the crown and has no interest in becoming fodder for Read more

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no title
Except for the presence of Kevin Bacon, whom I like a lot, this would have been a real loser.There were so many things wrong.Directed by Paul Glaser with no surprises, no depth of character, a too heavy-handed Hollywood scenario.You knew what was coming a mile away.There was good cinematography and music, and Kevin Bacon is always appealing, but that's the best I can say.Oh, and the nun.She was pretty good too.The lead black man was also engaging; the problem was really the script.Too pat, and too many unbelievable things that screamed "Hollywood".Like when the village burned down.They were ready to just up and leave where they'd lived for generations.As if it takes generations to rebuild their houses.And there were no signs of the burned buildings during the basketball game.And Bacon was supposed to climb this incredible mountain, get cut in the groin, then play basketball, all on a rotten knee.Please.

Fun at Full TILT!
Grab your garden hose and a top hat because The air up there is finally on DVD! This action adventure has more twists and turns than a funnal cake factory and more laughs than than all the Ernest movies combined! The ending will leave you breathless and wanting more! Trust Me this movie is genuine!

AMAZING ! ! ! ! !
This has got to be one of the best movies I have watched in a long time!At some point in time, you have to get tired of all the synthetic and predictable stuff that hollywood spews and this movie is the break that hollywood needs !The setting is spectacular, done in Kenya and I personally fell in love with Kenyan cheerleading; the maasai dances, the passion and energy of the people are all so refreshingly different !I would recommend this to anyone who wants to watch a fantastic movie ! ... Read more

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Charming, Funny and Touching
This is one of my all-time favorite films. Tom Conti is charming and touching as the Pope who accidentally gets locked out of the Vatican and tastes the real world. It's too bad this film never got the recognition it deserves.

One of the very best.
Story, movie and acting all come together in this movie. They sure don't make them like this any more. It's a must have. I WANT IT IN WIDE SCREEN FORMAT DVD. NOW!!!

Excellent and warm-hearted. I wish it happened in real life.
Tom Conti's "Saving Grace" is a largely unknown, underrated movie, perhaps because it was made abroad and most of the casts were unknown actors (save Tom and a young Edward James Olmos). However, the plot of the movie and the story line was excellent.
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Zapped into an 80's teen flick
" Zapped " has received a steady amount of negative reviews. But this, 1982, Scott Baio vehicle , was never intended to be taken seriously. Directed by 80's teen movie director , Bob Rosenthal , " Zapped " , tells the story of a young teenager, named Barney, who gains telekenetic abilitites , after a high school laboratory accident. Barney and his best friend , played by Willie Aames , proceed to take advantage of this newly discovered ability by gaining control over bullies , gambling , and gorgeous girls. With a plot like that , would you expect " Terms of Endearment " ? No , certainly not. Whereas , tons of films came out in the same vein like 1983's " Spring Break " and 1982's " Fast Times at Ridgemont High ", " Zapped " exemplifies the 80's era of teen movies with it's brazen silliness and carefree plots.If you can view the film for what it is , you'll find it, somewhat, brainlessly entertaining. And even if you don't , the supporting cast like Scatman Crothers , Heather Thomas , Mews Small ,Robert Mandan , and Felice Schacter, help suspend your belief, for the film's, 98 minutes. The film contains some adult language , brief nudity and drug references , but could easily receive a PG-13 rating , by today's standards. However , I don't recommend the film be viewed by kids under 17.

Zapped hits the spot.
I remember the first time I saw this movie.It was instantly likable.I'm not a big fan of Scott Baio, but the movie itself intrigued me.And I'm not talking about the clothes ripping off scene everyone else seems to obsess over.The idea of telekinesis being possible through some magic potion.I've always been one to "want to impossible" ...
Dumb!
I actually saw this in the movie theater and enjoyed it and wondered why the critics panned it!
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Maybe it doesn't quite live up to its sterling reputation, and maybe the leading man and director were slightly miscast. But who cares? Read more

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Slumming with Audrey
This was Audrey Hepburn's big movie debut and it was a stellar one. She plays the crown princess of an unnamed European monarchy who is visiting Rome or a PR tour. She is tired of it all. She just wants to be a normal girl. She wants a holiday.
Roman Holiday
Recommended to me by students here in China who probably didn't understand any of the word play. Back in the days of black-and-white Hollywood movies, they were masters of romantic comedy. Here's one.
The Romantic Tale of a Disconnected Princess
This is a story of a princess who is young to be performing the official duties of the Royal family but loves to experience the outside world. On the night of her visit to Rome, having disconnected from the real world for long, she slips away from her residence. During this little adventure she meets an American news reporter named Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck.) Audrey Hepburn offers great performance as a naïve young woman who wants to be a common person away from the pageantry she is used to. It is a sheer luck that Hepburn was cast for this role. After she auditioned for the movie, a brief chat with director William Wyler convinced him that she is the best for the job. No one has ever regretted this decision as Hepburn went on to win the Academy award. Hepburn is a natural, and remains at ease in her portrayal as a princess enjoying the real world. No wonder Academy awarded the biggest prize in Hollywood even though she was novice to a Hollywood film and this is her first movie.Originally Cary Grant was offered the lead role but casting Gregory Peck was not the best decision one could have made. Peck has made great movies but he does not shine in this film. Shooting of the film in and around Italy adds depth to the story of movie. The princess taking a ride with Bradley in a Vespa motor scooter is an iconic symbol of American cinema. Anyone who has seen the other movie of Hepburn; Breakfast at Tiffany's could see some similarities in the story of these two films as she play a free spirited woman who doesn't know what she really wants in life. The movie was written by a Hollywood Blacklisted author Dalton Trumbo who did not get credit in the original movie but the DVD released later gives credit he really deserves. ... Read more

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When producer Joe Roth was named head of Walt Disney Studios in 1998, he was always cited as the first studio head who had also worked as a movie director. What no one ever seemed to mention is that Roth was a wholly mediocre moviemaker, as evidenced by this film and his other two titles (including Read more

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Best brother movie ever!
This movie actually helped the relationship i have with my brothers.We passed the movie to a friend of the family's and their sons who fight a lot were able to sit down and watch the movie together....and they loved it!Very funny, and sweet.The music is great!It's nice to see the brotheres grow, and learn from eachother to form a tight bond.I so wish this was on dvd.Marshall Fine definately did NOT wtch the movie, his critique is grossly incorrect.I mean come on!...Joe Bologna?Someone wrote the review and he signed his name to it.lol

5 STARS +!!!Discovered this gem of a movie long ago!!!
We have almost wore out our VHS copy of this movie. It is a laugh-out-loud movie, if you have ever had siblings that wooped up on each other, you must see this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The three boys are just wonderful, with the youngest played by Grey's Anatomy "Dr. McDreamy", (Derrick)Patrick Dempsey! What a talent! Perfect timing, and that grin of his............it's a comedy with a message, heart-warming, and it'll have you screaming with laughter, not to mention, it's a romance, too. The oldest son is played by Daniel J. Stern, from City Slickers and the Home Alone films, he's a hoot, and then the middle son is played by Arye Gross, from the "Ellen" TV series. He is the lovable, nervous middle child, certainly picked on by Patrick Demsey's character. The banter between the brothers is totally believable. Arye Gross' character is in love with Annabeth Gish, who was just wonderful in "Shag: The Movie" and of course, "Mystic Pizza" an early film of hers and Julia Roberts.Where the DVD is of this excellent film is the big mystery. Don't wait for it, though, grab a copy of the VHS, you will want to watch it over and again. Oh, and the old cars are cool, and the soundtrack is superb! Listen for when the three boys disagree on the lyrics and meaning to the song "Louie, Louie"!!! More than a chic flick here, you will be delighted with this classic comedy!

Family Friendly Gem of a Movie. A MUST See!
Please please please don't go by the editorial review of this movie. As you can see, everyone that has posted a review about it has loved it! You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll laugh some more! This movie has some of the funniest lines I've ever heard! Ex.) Father to younger son over the phone "Your mother loves you. Maybe the most. I myself think you're going to end up in a penitentiary within the year; but that's my humble opinion. What do I know?" If you have not already seen it, please don't let anymore time go by. You'll love it! I can't wait for it to come out on DVD! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Charmless and dull, this adaptation of the Broadway hit stars Aileen Quinn as the depression-era moppet, Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks, Carol Burnett as the cruel headmistress at an orphanage, and Tim Curry as a villain. The film never gets its legs, and there is no sense of setting; it's almost as if the whole thing is happening in a void. John Huston nominally directed--no doubt to make money between his smaller, cheaper masterpieces--but one would have thought he would invest something of himself in here. Read more

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Great Movie Musical
The Amazon review by Tom Keogh is totally ridiculous. "Charmless and dull???" I saw this movie about 8 times when it came out when I was little and was loved it so much. It's full of adventure, great songs, and a story about wanting to belong that children and adults can both relate to. The performances are great. One of Carol Burnett's best. If you haven't seen this movie yet, see it now.

Not "Tomorrow" ..... Today!!!
If you haven't already seen this one, do not wait until "Tomorrow", do it today.
one of the best musicals
i loved this Annie way better theen the Disney one i love all the songs the sun will come out tomorrow bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there be sun..........
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After building up the duo's popularity through popular recordings and several performances on Read more

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"And God bless the United States of America!"
"The Blues Brothers" is a very interesting movie.I enjoyed it, and I can see why some people consider it a timeless classic, but it's not one of **my** timeless classics.It's too deeply flawed.
GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WOULD I SHOULD GIVE IT MORE STARS BUT I CAN'T, I SHOULD GIVE IT A BILLION GAZILLION ILLION STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS MOVIE HAS EVER MOVIE TYPE IN IT AND MORE SO MUCH MORE! IT IS A COMEDY, ACTION, MUSICAL, MYSTERY, RELIGIUOS, AND IS FILLED WITH GREAT CAR CHASES!!! I RECOMEND TO EVERYONE WHO LOVES GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the classics
If you want to get a taste of whatthe late 70's and early 80's were like, you must add this movie to your collection!In the spirit of an adventure movie, the two heroes, played by Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi, are looking for money to save their old orphanage.Along the way, they pay homage to some of the best rythmn and blues music of the 20th century.With performances by notables like James Brown and Ray Charles, this movie can't be beat.The movie is worth its price and then some for just the final half hour alone.This is the "good version" not the cut-up one they play on TV all of the time.R rating is more for the language and the cartoon-like violence, but is reasonably appropriate for age 13+.There is no sexual content and, unlike most "comedies" today, there's not a fart joke to be found. ... Read more

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Audrey Hepburn is the delightful young Sabrina, the daughter of a chauffeur who is hopelessly in love with David Larrabee (William Holden), the playboy younger son in the rich Long Island household her father works for. In order to help her forget her woes, Sabrina is shipped off to cooking school in Paris. While there, she befriends a baron who provides a bit of culture--and the encouragement to snip off her childlike ponytail. Upon her return to New York, Sabrina is transformed into a sophisticated woman, and David is entranced by her. However, his older brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart) has arranged David's marriage to Elizabeth Tyson in order to seal a business merger and thus must steer David away from Sabrina. To do this, Linus takes on the task of wooing her for himself. Full of great dialogue ("A woman happy in love, she burns the soufflé; a woman unhappy in love, she forgets to turn on the oven") and wonderful performances, this film is a romantic masterpiece. Also enjoyable is the1995 remake, starring Julia Ormond and Harrison Ford.Read more

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Wilder Audrey
(4.5/5 stars)It is easy to see why both Linus and David Larrabee fall for Sabrina Fairchild: she is young, pretty and refined. They overlook the fact they are very wealthy magnates and she is but the lowly driver's daughter. She has admired David from afar, but alas! Her lot in life has kept her hopes from becoming a reality. Now that she has blossomed into Audrey Hepburn, she can have any man she wants. Which one to choose? This is a very good romantic fairy tale from director Billy Wilder, which is based on Samuel Taylor's play. Nearly everything about the film is wonderful, from Wilder's script to the pacing and cast. The only issue that is a little troublesome is Bogart's age, which was fifty-five at the time. Although he is great (as always) in the role, he is thirty years Hepburn's senior. At thirty-six, William Holden is more plausible as the object of her desire. It is more difficult to see her interest Bogart. Apparently Bogart replaced Cary Grant at the last minute for the role of Linus. At fifty, this still would have been a stretch, though Grant was certainly more dashing and played the romantic lead rather convincingly and with much aplomb. Although I really like this movie, it is most tantalizing to think how it would have been had Grant been in it.

Sabrina
Audrey Hepburn is an absolute charmer in this movie while Bogart, who wanted his wife to play opposite him could hardly hide his dislike for A.H.He should have been fired the first day.
Sabrina fair falls for the man in the homburg
Young Sabrina Fairchild has loved David Allarbee from afar ever since they were children. But the difference in social status proves an insurmountable barrier. Her father, you see, is the chauffer to David's very wealthy family in Long Island, New York. Sabrina goes away to Paris to forget David. There, she learns couth and refinement, and comes back to Long Island an alluring, polished woman. David sees her and falls in love, much to the chagrin of the Allarbee clan. Linus, David's workaholic older brother, is especially dismayed because he had just engineered an engagement between David and Elizabeth, whose father's business enterprise is the all-but-done, new corporate partner of the Allarbee industry. When David becomes indisposed, Linus takes it upon himself to sabotage Sabrina's relationship with David. But what happens when Linus gets in over his head and takes his new "job" too seriously?
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Ever caught yourself wondering what exactly "Noonan" means? To avoid further embarrassment, every golfer--hack or scratch--must tee it up at Bushwood Country Club for the golf classic Read more

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Best Movie Of 1980!
Hands down a comedy classic.The star power in this movie is ridiculous.They take over the movie in ther own fashion, and you not only forget the plot, the story, and the theme caddy you are supposed to follow.Tha amazing part?You don't even care!You laugh, and quote the lines for days!Caddyshack is one of the best movies to be put on DVD.I wish there were more features!
one of the greats
SNL has spawned numerous stars who've gone on to produce movies of mixed quality. for this reviewer, bill murray probably has provided the most consistent output -- comedic and dramatic.
Be a member of this stuck-up phoney Snobatorium?This place sucks!

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This tape is a collector's item.
This tape is more of a "must have" for Jerry Seinfeld fans or diehard SNL fans. For others, you may want to think twice before spending good money on this one. That is only because of the length, a mere 32 minutes (and that includes the video company's opening credits). The comedic skits and comedy bits are very good. I believe this originally aired in 1992, a couple of years BEFORE the TV show "Seinfeld" hit its prime. Jerry's fans will like this tape a lot. Especially the "Superman" sketch and the "game show" sketch (where the contestants answer questions, using Jerry's trademark delivery style). Again, if you're a fan of anything "Seinfeld," grab it while you can. It already seems like a collector's item to me. If you're an SNL fan, be aware that the only skits on this tape (except for the opening bit, before the monologue) are the ones in which Jerry appear. The episode's other skits are not included. For fans of both Seinfeld and SNL, definitely purchase it.

Highly enjoyable. Jerry at his Jerry-best.
This is a very enjoyable video if you are a Jerry Seinfeld fan. It starts with a sketch (4.10 minutes) with Phil Hartman playing Clinton and Dana Carvey playing Brown. They are talking about a political debate they are about to have. A real classic - collector's item
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Cheating? Who's cheating? When an egghead chemistry professor (Ray Milland) stumbles upon a formula for making baseballs resistant to the touch of wood, he sneaks a little onto a pitcher's glove and for a time has a career throwing from a major league mound. Set aside ethical concerns: this light comedy is in an Read more

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Original and still fresh comedy!
A devoted chemistry scientist suddenly discovers that a special compound makes the baseballs react strangely with the bats. That finding will leap him immediately from the lab to the baseball field becoming a great pitcher. One of the most enjoyable funny and delightful films about the major entertainment in USA.
Absent Minded Pitcher
Any fan of classic comedy movies like the "Absent-Minded Professor" will enjoy this movie. The original "Angels in the Outfield" was a classic that lead to a remake. Surprisingly they haven't remade this one, it is a great movie too. Good cast, story, and direction make this fun for the whole family. When a professor comes up with a material from his lab that causes a baseball to avoid wood bats the results are hysterical. PLAY BALL...!!
Even if you're not a big baseball fan, this good-natured comedy should still grab you.Ray Milland stars as a mild-mannered, but all-American college professor who has a secret passion for baseball, and gets a little nutty every Spring, when the season starts up.His twin passions -- baseball and chemistry -- collide when he accidentally invents a substance that repels wood... just the thing to use if you want to become a major-league pitching star overnight, and rake in the big bucks when every pitcher you come up against gets dusted when you use the super goo.Read more

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ASHAMED!!!
I am a little ashamed that my first review on Amazon wasn't this movie, instead I reviewed King Kong (new remake) - SHAME ON ME!!! This movie is fantastic! I remember watching it as a very young child and was mezmerized by it! It has a story, a creative concept, and a steller cast. The idea at the time was exciting because it was around the time of The Greatest American Hero and has some of the same kind of humor in it.
Great DVD - Disney please re-release it
This is one of those movies that would have been a massive hit if it had had a star in it. However it is still a great movie with fantastic action set pieces and pretty good jokes. If you want to ask Disney to let you know when it's re-released use the link on the Disney DVD website and then follow instructions to be 'emailed when it is available'. (Can't post the link here on Amazon as it's a no no to include web addresses so do a search for Condorman on the Disney DVD site).
this is an awsome movie
i love this movie, my second fav old video.
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The Incredible Shrinking Woman
It would be amazing in reality if products can really do to a person what they did to Pat Kramer (aka Lily Tomlin) in this spoof of the feminine side to The Incredible Shrinking Man.Pat Kramer who is a well-known and well-loved citizen in a town where she always shops, where her neighbors love her and know everything about her, and her husband (Charles Grodin) who is into advertising and coming up with names for products, which Pat just happens to try at home, do something to her matabolism.The special effects that show her shrinking are quite awesome and amazing.The dolls and toys scene is hillarious!And the ape Sidney at an institute where Pat gets kidnapped because they want to do experiments on her blood as to why she's shrinking.What amazes me is when Pat was on the podium on her last shrinking phase telling everyone she's about to go, she swims in a pool of fabric softener and comes back???? As funny as it seems they leave you hanging at the end cause when her husband tries to put her wedding ring back on, it won't go and she GROWS and her shoes explode.One thing I will say is at the end the little jingle that they use for the glue product GALAXY GLUE it is an annoying and catchy won't get out of your head tune sung by an unknown named LINDA NOVEMBER but as I said if you have nothing else better to do, this movie is one to watch in the humorous stage.The ape to me seems to steal the show when he helps Pat escape from the institute.I hope that they RErelease this movie on DVD cause it is a cult classic if there ever was one.It stars Ned Beatty (Superman, Superman II, Deliverance, The Toy), Charles Grodin (Seems Like Old Times, Mupper Caper, The Woman In Red, Midnight Run, Beethoven), Lily Tomlin (playing three parts herself, her neighbor Judith, and the one she played on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In the snorty annoying operator which you'll only see once so don't miss it!) and a cameo appearance by Mike Douglass who had a talk show back in the mid 80's.Let's hope that this will come out on DVD....anyone else think so?

One of my favorite childhood movies.....
I first saw this movie when I was 8 years old.I LOVED it then and still love it today as an adult.I am saddened that it has yet to be released on DVD.I still consider Lily Tomlin to be a comedic genius.I simply fall in love with every character she plays.This is a wonderful movie for both kids and adults alike.They don't make them the same anymore.I highly recommend this movie for anyone who is in the mood for good, wholesome entertainment.C'mon people!The movie is about a woman who accidently spills experimental perfume on herself and starts to shrink.So it seems as though everyone is trying to save her except a few bad apples who are trying to exploit her.She buddies up with a gorilla, and well, I can't give the ending away!There is a really cute song on the movie called "Galaxy Glue."Please release this on DVD soon!!!!!!

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Clever, Creative and Funny!
Lilly Tomlin is hysterical in this movie. She makes this movie. It' fun, and your rooting for the women all the way. One specific part is not for the kids. My kids were bored with it. But I enjoyed it from the release date and it's still entertaining.

Hilarious Movie
I love 9 to 5.It is truly a classic.The pairing of Jane Fonda, Lilly Tomlin, and Dolly Parton is genius.This movie keeps me laughing the whole time.

9 to 5 - Sexist, Egotistical, Lying Hypocritical Bigot Edition
Brilliant.Although the film has aged,it's still just as funny all these years later.This is a must for anyone who has ever had thoughts of getting revenge on a boss.The documentary afterwards is great as it offers a lookat how the three girls ended up filming it together.10/10 even after 25 years. ... Read more

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Donavan's Reef STILL LOTS OF FAMILY FUN
OK - this is a mushy-gushy semtimental reivew because I grew up on John Wayne Movies with my Dad. We watched Donovan's whenever it was broadcast on TV when I was a kid.My own children watched it over and over with Dad when they were children and now my grandchildren watch it.It is good clean thoroughly entertaining family fun!To my family, it has deep sentimental value because it has such warm fuzzy memories of Dad tangled up in practically every scene - we can almost hear his laughter every time Lee Marvin spells d-o-t-t-e-r!!!This movie will never grow old. I miss Dad and I miss John Wayne.BUY THE MOVIE and start making our own family memories.

Donovan's Reef DVD
We received the DVD earlier than expected well packaged and in good condition. Quality of DVD was very good and no problems on the 3 different DVD players in the family.

Great Christmas Movie
Didn't know that?Most reviews don't mention it, but Christmas is central to the plot.Fine comedic performances by John Wayne, Lee Marvin and Cesar Romero.The Taming of the Shrew in a tropical setting.OK, so that's an outdated [thankfully] male-female plot-line.Bite your tongue on those scenes and enjoy the rest.