As @Greggy15 put it, a Goofy little Whoopi Goldberg movie.
I enjoyed the film, then again this is right up my street, intrigue and espionage with good humor. Watching as the situations get more and more out of hand leading to a final showdown.
The cast is pretty great as well, Annie Potts from ghostbusters with a small role. The unmistakable Carol Kane and Phil Hartman, Jim Belushi, Jonathan Price, the cast reads like a who's who of great actors.
I think this is the most socially awkward thing i have ever seen, having said that I love this show, its short and sweet with a lot of heart.
There are defiantly moments you feel for the character's, as well as other moments your pulling your hand down your face at the awkwardness on display. Its worth sitting through however as it leads this delightful tale of two hearts.
The cakes shown are also mouth watering master pieces, how do they manage it.
The ending Surprised and saddened me, I really thought after this build up that they were going to get together, however it was also nice to see them continue on as Patissier & Mademoiselle so I'm conflicted on the ending, I loved it, I just wish they could have got together.
A very different movie. Ok so this is a low budget VHS era sci-fi movie.
The film is ok, and that's about it. It's very bland of it's time, the gun looks cool though as well as the laser beam it emits.
Generally its had its day, can be skipped and you wont have missed much.
I had a feeling I would enjoy this one, clocking in at nearly 2 hours I set some time aside for this. I did enjoy the film, however it did feel like a weird one at times, in terms of pacing. It was like driving on a road where you slow down then you speed up then you slow down, I think that best describes it. For me I didn't mind too much, I can see not everyone enjoying that however.
The film boasts some stellar cast members, Dan Akroyd, and David Bowie, what! He was unmistakable and I instantly knew it was him, a very neat surprise for sure, not in a role I would have thought either, also have a cameo from Clu Gulager from night of the living dead.
The story does need a few to pick up the pace and get going, also worth mentioning in turn that "Jeff's" character Edd is very slow as well for the most part, its a you will adjust to him or not kind of situation. Its ridiculous at times, with cool cameos and a neat story with an 80s setting so that did it for me.
I also loved the little nod to Abbott and Costello meets Frankenstein with Bella Lugosi, as soon as i heard it in the background I was like I know that film.
As the French say Tre magnifique.
I loved it all, it made me laugh, it made me cry it engrossed me right to the finish line.
If you like your 80s spy thrillers with subtle yet sophisticated comedy then this is for you, the chemistry and comedic acting of Tom Conti and JoBeth Williams was great, in particular Tom's mannerisms and bewilderment had me howling with laughter at the situations JoBeth (Cathy Palmer aka Rebecca Ryan) was getting him into.
I could have honestly watched more, such a joy to watch, hopefully you think so too.
and the end credit music to top it off, this is the style.of movie I love.
An interesting one for sure, quite a slow burn. It tries to be kinky, it tries to be mysterious, maybe it tries too much.
The plot is hap-hazard, with unrealistic responses to situations that just happen and you end up going along with.
This could have gone a few other ways, and while I like the aesthetic and what it was trying to achieve, it falls flat.
For example when Annas husband comes in, while she's having phone sex, and writes It off, or when Anna has sex with her friend/acquaintance who lives down the street, like what is going on here.
Then we have the cop who keeps putting a gun in peoples faces with the whole tough guy routine overdone.
I won't even mention the orange, who would put an orange there, but hey ho.
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A delightful 80s action, adventure romp.
The premise intrigued me for a watch and I ended up really enjoying this one.
Where our hero dDanny faces mishap after mishap trying to catch up to his girlfriend, only realized after looking at the info of a young Ben Stiller.
Lets be real, "Who elese Ya gonna Call'
Back from seeing this today, I wasn't disappointed, lot's of humor that had me and my friend laughing, great little story and a new imposing villain.
In short this offers a faithful adaption to the franchise (Lest we forget a certain film) the OG cast are all back in what I can only describe as fun filled spooky action movie for the whole family to enjoy. You can really see the inspiration from the real ghostbusters coming into play here, being a more full on ghostbusters movie than afterlife.
I think the fans of the franchise will warm to this one (wink) as it does everything right in their, (my) eyes, while keeping it open and entertaining to newcomers. Pretty much like the sonic movies, take the family have a great time with it, which is what we have here. Despite initial critical reception, I know it's not Rachel Zegler proclaiming a timeless love story is weird, or a new shark-nado adaptation or even an African American led cast with a lord of the rings storyline guys but come on, this is at a the base level a good film, there's no arguing that.
There were some things that I could critique like the Phoebe randomly going to the park and meeting up with the ghost girl as you do for example.
the lore is also well fermented, with Ray now doing a show where people bring possessed or strange objects for him to detect any ethereal prescience's, which is something I can see him doing, while Winston handles the business side of things. We also have Peter being his ever usual self, and Janine suiting up with her own proton handheld.
Very much looking forward to a sequel, and where they can go now that the Gozerian era has ended and what new villains they can bring into the fray, the sky is the limit really, even if the OG cast do only appear for shorter stints.
the plot reminds me of a loose "Kind hearts and Coronets" style plot with Alec Guinness. One which I highly recommend.
This one being very different modern ish take however. Its an of it's time film you'd find on VHS, it's pretty silly but watchable.
Just keep your expectations low though, still nice to see Rick Moranis and Eric Idle as well as John Cleese as well as the beautiful Zeta Jones.
I watched this ...thing ... so you don't have to.
20 second in, "I can tell what film this is gonna be"
less than 5 mins in "I'm not sure I can sit though this, at least not without my friend to heckle it with." this coming from someone who has sat through the likes of space cop, Santa clause and the Easter bunny, heck even wizzo the clown (okay that last one might be a bit extreme)
there's lots of weird sound effects, silly humor that comes across like a struggling comedian giving a 1.5 out of 10 performance.
imagine if amateurs and school kids had free range on a movie set and you have the movie.
if your looking for a good camp movie and you've seen the majority wanting more skip this one, instead go watch camp hideout 2023, with Christopher Lloyd
Not all heroes wear capes, some ride skateboards.
I love these 80s style movies, this is one of the better ones.
A very fun 80s outing, there's comedy, espionage and chaos all the way.
Shelly Long and Bette Midler give a great pair of performances in this, it also features a few familiar faces, such as John Schuck who played Herman in the Munsters Today as well as Robert Prosky the judge from a Miracle on 34th Street.
Well worth a watch, had me smiling like only these 80s feel good capers can.
There is a movie in here ..... somewhere wedged between everything else.
I genuinely have to ask is this comedy?
going on looking at the synopsis the cast seemed pretty good, with the premise of a deranged madman holding the city ransom story.
The film has moments of lucidity but then goes wacky again, which makes it hard to take seriously.
The ending, just what? That was it? or was it? the end song is nice but yes ok then I don't know how to describe it, that's how they ended it.
I lack any justification to watch this one aside from the stars mentioned.
This gives comic farces a run for their money.
it's a film of it's time, there's lots of stupid in this weather you find it funny will vary. you'll know what type of film I mean within the first 5-10 minutes.
overall it's meh to ok, something you could have on in the background.
Does have a few notable people such as Sonny Bono and Nicolas Worth whom I've seen a few films in.
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