Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills


Starring:Jack Bruskoff, Eloy Casados, Valerie Curtin, Geraldine Dreyfuss, Richard Dreyfuss, Michael Greene, Ken Koch, Little Richard, Bette Midler, Donald F. Muhich, Tracy Nelson, Nick Nolte, Felton Perry, Elizabeth Peña, Barry Primus, Evan Richards, Dorothy Tristan, Irene Tsu, Michael Yama
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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This hilarious Hollywood retelling of the classic Jean Renoir French farce Boudu Saved from Drowning emerges as a wry commentary on society's excess and has distinguished itself as an instant classic. Paul Mazursky (Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice) directs and Nick Nolte (Cape Fear, The Prince of Tides) stars as a vagrant who decides to kill himself by jumping into the swimming pool of rich wire-hanger magnate Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, The Goodbye Girl). Dreyfuss takes the bum into his dysfunctional home and soon Nolte and his murky past are causing everyone, from Dreyfuss's wife (Bette Midler) to his maid and mistress (Elizabeth Peña) to reexamine their own lives. Featuring a neurotic dog, an anorexic daughter, a sexually confused son, and Little Richard as a neighbor, this riotous household and its strange yet sympathetic inhabitants are the ingredients for one of the freshest, funniest comedies in years. --Robert Lane
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Nick Nolte at his best!!!
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  • A Must See Comedy
 Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Starring: Jack Bruskoff , Eloy Casados , Valerie Curtin , Geraldine Dreyfuss , and Richard Dreyfuss
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000065V3I
Release Date: 2002-08-13

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This hilarious Hollywood retelling of the classic Jean Renoir French farce Boudu Saved from Drowning emerges as a wry commentary on society's excess and has distinguished itself as an instant classic. Paul Mazursky (Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice) directs and Nick Nolte (Cape Fear, The Prince of Tides) stars as a vagrant who decides to kill himself by jumping into the swimming pool of rich wire-hanger magnate Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, The Goodbye Girl). Dreyfuss takes the bum into his dysfunctional home and soon Nolte and his murky past are causing everyone, from Dreyfuss's wife (Bette Midler) to his maid and mistress (Elizabeth Peña) to reexamine their own lives. Featuring a neurotic dog, an anorexic daughter, a sexually confused son, and Little Richard as a neighbor, this riotous household and its strange yet sympathetic inhabitants are the ingredients for one of the freshest, funniest comedies in years. --Robert Lane

Description

Rescued from drowning in the swimming pool of a nouveau riche Beverly Hills couple (Richard Dreyfuss, Bette Midler), a disconsolate bum (Nick Nolte) brings startling and hilarious changes to the entire household -- including the family dog, Matisse (Mike the Dog), in the most uproarious screen debut of the year). Expertly directed by Paul Mazursky, and featuring a stellar cast and a great hit song performed by the legendary Little Richard, you'll be up and laughing at the most outrageously funny, critically acclaimed smash hit comedy!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Nick Nolte at his best!!!.......2007-06-27

What a great comedy, which only goes to prove that Nick N. is truly a great actor. And let us not forget Richard D. and the wonderful Bette Midler!!!How could you miss with this cast!!! A personal fav of mine and glad to get it on DVD!!

5 out of 5 stars Down and Out in Beverly Hills.............................2007-06-27

If you like Bette Midler, and I've never seen her in a bad movie, this is the movie you will want to see. She's at her best. The entire cast is fantastic.

5 out of 5 stars Do You Need A Belly Laugh?.......2007-04-09

I totally enjoyed watched this movie. All the characters are hilarious, even Matisse, the dog, who I secretly think steals the movie. Richard Dreyfus is terrific as the father trying to hold his very eccentric, (but normal by today's standards) family together. Bette Midler is hilarious. Between her facial expressions and her wiggle, I couldn't stop laughing. NIck Nolte plays a very convincing role, and Little Richard is over the top, as only he can be. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie again after not seeing it for several years. I will watch it again soon!

4 out of 5 stars Down and Out in Beverly Hills.......2006-03-03

This movie has timeless humor and is lots of fun. It's widescreen so you don't get a chopped up picture. If they had only included the Little Richard video "Great Gosh A'Mighty" ("It's a Matter of Time") it would be perfect.

4 out of 5 stars A Must See Comedy.......2003-10-02

It has been some time since I saw this flick, but it is a must see for anyone who has not seen it.

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