The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

Starring:Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert, Alan Hewitt, Richard Bakalyan, Debbie Paine, Frank Webb, Michael McGreevey, Jon Provost, Frank Welker, Alexander Clarke, Bing Russell, Pat Harrington Jr., Fabian Dean, Fritz Feld, Peter Renaday, Hillyard Anderson, Hal Taggart, Kenner G. Kemp
Director: Robert Butler
Studio: Disney Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Amazon.com

He's Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell), just a regular-guy college student at Medfield College--until one fateful night he is accidentally transformed into a human computer. His newfound genius makes him an overnight sensation when he gets all the answers right on a college quiz show. This instant celebrity status also brings an instant massive ego, which threatens his friendships as well as his safety. Caught up between battling college deans (Joe Flynn and Alan Hewitt) and a dangerous mobster (Cesar Romero), Dexter soon learns friends are more valuable than money. This movie, released in 1970, is a true romp with silly situations and madcap misadventures. The size of the computer itself is now good for a sight gag. It's likable but goofy, with no real weight. A fun, innocent diversion that the whole family can look and laugh at, each for different reasons. Did people really dress like that? --Peggy Maltby-Etra

Description

Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell), a handsome but bumbling Medfield College student, accidentally becomes The Computer Who Knew Too Much when he is effortlessly transformed from half-wit to genius in an electriyfing computer mishap. Gamblers, gangsters, and greedy college deans are quick to fight for control of his computer-like brain ... especially when Dexter nonchalantly starts blabbing the syndicate's secrets! A riotous comedy, programmed for hours of laughter and fun!

Customer Reviews:

another great nostalgia.......2007-01-10

this movie is from the same triology of the advantures of Dexter Railly
and i loved it very much..all the three of them...

FUN Movie...Silly, but FUN!.......2007-01-03

This movie is typical of the live-action Disney fare from the 60s and 70s. Harmless fun based on a silly premise. Kurt Russell was always so fun to watch in his Disney movies. This is the type of movie that was on Sunday nights when I was a kid and afterwards on various local stations and finally on the new Disney Channel before they started original programming and adding other shows of a dubious (but more "hip") nature. If you like silly fun for the whole family, check out this title or any other family movie that features Kurt Russell, Tommy Kirk, Fred MacMurray, Joe Flynn, Ken Berry, Keenan Wynn & Ed Wynn, Hayley Mills, Jim Dale, Dean Jones, Tim Conway, Don Knotts, Robert Morse, Phil Silvers, or Mickey Rooney. You won't be disappointed!!!

I happen to think this is a fine film.......2006-05-23

I don't know why DJ Honeybear is getting all pushed out of shape. I happen to think this DVD is fine. If he doesn't want to pay some cash for the DVD, don't buy it. But don't insist the VHS tape is better, just because it came out first. That's not the fault of the DVD player, or the DVD.

Sounds like Mr. Honeybear needs to slow down on the ho-ho's and ding dong's and try to remember the enjoyment he once had with these classic Disney movies.

MC White,
Licensed Therapist

Review, do you know the meaning of the term?.......2006-04-04

This is a classic in a series of Disney films with Kurt Russell. Excellent, nostalgic, fun, a must forthe whole family and generations to come! Please write a review of what you though to f the movie, not a synopsi of film and plot! Amazon already does that! Who the hell is this "A viewer" anyway? Gee maybe you want to buy DVD's because VHS is a dying format, and pretty soon you won't be able to find a VHS player/recorder anywhere, you moron. The thing is, unless your VHS doesn't play anymore, why buy the DVD if you already have the film on VHS? Man, I hate moronic people that don't think before they speak.

Classical Disney.......2005-07-28

I grew up with these classics from Disney. Great family entertainment at it's best! The brilliance of Disney's genius really shines in "The Computer Wore Tennis shoes"! Teenagers and young adults may find the special effects outdated, but if they can get beyond that, they will still find the story entertaining and fun to watch.

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes [Region 2]

Average customer rating:

another great nostalgia
FUN Movie...Silly, but FUN!
I happen to think this is a fine film
Review, do you know the meaning of the term?
Classical Disney

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes [Region 2]
Starring: Kurt Russell , Cesar Romero , Joe Flynn , William Schallert , and Alan Hewitt
Director: Robert Butler
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD