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Hailed by many critics as one of the best films of 1995, this finely tuned black comedy sparked a renewed interest in movies based on books by prolific crime novelist Elmore Leonard, whose trademark combination of tight plotting and sharp humor is perfectly captured here. After the success of Pulp Fiction, John Travolta continued his meteoric comeback as Chili Palmer, a Mob "mechanic" whose latest assignment takes him to Los Angeles, where his fascination with the movie business turns into a new career as a would-be movie producer. He pitches ideas with a sleazy producer (Gene Hackman) and a major star (Danny DeVito), and also finds time to deal with a vengeful Mobster (Dennis Farina) and assorted Hollywood types (including Renee Russo and Delroy Lindo) who all want their piece of a tempting show-biz pie. The plot unfolds with enticing precision, but it's really Elmore's snappy dialogue--and the performances that bring it to life--that make this one of the best comedies of the 1990s. --Jeff Shannon
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Get Shorty
Starring: John Cothran Jr. , Danny DeVito , Dennis Farina , Martin Ferrero , and James Gandolfini Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: 0792833279 Release Date: 1997-03-26 |
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Hailed by many critics as one of the best films of 1995, this finely tuned black comedy sparked a renewed interest in movies based on books by prolific crime novelist Elmore Leonard, whose trademark combination of tight plotting and sharp humor is perfectly captured here. After the success of Pulp Fiction, John Travolta continued his meteoric comeback as Chili Palmer, a Mob "mechanic" whose latest assignment takes him to Los Angeles, where his fascination with the movie business turns into a new career as a would-be movie producer. He pitches ideas with a sleazy producer (Gene Hackman) and a major star (Danny DeVito), and also finds time to deal with a vengeful Mobster (Dennis Farina) and assorted Hollywood types (including Renee Russo and Delroy Lindo) who all want their piece of a tempting show-biz pie. The plot unfolds with enticing precision, but it's really Elmore's snappy dialogue--and the performances that bring it to life--that make this one of the best comedies of the 1990s. --Jeff ShannonDescription
Golden Globe(r) winner* John Travolta leads an all-star cast in the hysterical comedy thatTime calls "smart, shrewdly crafted [and] hilarious!" Loan shark Chili Palmer (Travolta) is bored with the business. So when he arrives in LA to collect a debt from down-and-out filmmaker Harry Zimm (Gene Hackman), Chili talks tough...and then pitches Harry a script idea. Immediately, Chili is swept into the Hollywood scene: He schmoozes film star Martin Weir (Danny DeVito), romances B-movie queen Karen Flores (Rene Russo) and even gets reservations at the hottest restaurants intown. In fact, all would be smooth for this cool new producer, if it weren't for the drug smugglersand the angry mobster who won't leave him alone! *1996: Actor (Comedy)Get ShortyCustomer Reviews:
Dissapointing.......2007-01-11
getting better.......2007-01-04
Moview Review.......2006-11-04
Very original comedy.......2006-10-07
The best movie of the 90's.......2005-09-22
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Get Shorty / Be Cool
Starring: Sony Home Pictures 2pak Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000E33W1M Release Date: 2006-03-14 |
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Disc 1: GET SHORTY Disc 2: BE COOLCustomer Reviews:
Get Shorty/Be Cool.......2006-07-10
If you like violence gambling,blackmail,extreme humor,you will love this two pack for 13.99........2006-03-15
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Get Shorty (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: John Cothran Jr. , Danny DeVito , Dennis Farina , Martin Ferrero , and James Gandolfini Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006GAO3G Release Date: 2005-02-22 |
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John Travolta is the standout in this somewhat cartoonish adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel about a smalltime Miami enforcer (Travolta) who decides to get into the movie business in L.A. The cast sparkles--Gene Hackman as a failing cut-rate-movie producer, Rene Russo as a failed actress, Danny DeVito as a vain thespian, Delroy Lindo as a mobster who wants a cut of Travolta's film action--and the script is clever. But not clever enough: this isn't Robert Altman's The Player, as far as satires about Hollywood go. But director Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black) keeps it cute and brisk and that makes for an enjoyable experience. Travolta is great as a vaguely dangerous, supremely self-confident man whose love of movies makes him almost cuddly. The DVD release includes optional widescreen or standard formats, optional French and Spanish soundtracks, original theatrical trailer, and Dolby digital sound. --Tom KeoghDescription
Golden Globe(r) winner* John Travolta leads an all-star cast in the hysterical comedy thatTime calls "smart, shrewdly crafted [and] hilarious!" Loan shark Chili Palmer (Travolta) is bored with the business. So when he arrives in LA to collect a debt from down-and-out filmmaker Harry Zimm (Gene Hackman), Chili talks tough...and then pitches Harry a script idea. Immediately, Chili is swept into the Hollywood scene: He schmoozes film star Martin Weir (Danny DeVito), romances B-movie queen Karen Flores (Rene Russo) and even gets reservations at the hottest restaurants intown. In fact, all would be smooth for this cool new producer, if it weren't for the drug smugglersand the angry mobster who won't leave him alone! *1996: Actor (Comedy)Get ShortyCustomer Reviews:
Dissapointing.......2007-01-11
getting better.......2007-01-04
Moview Review.......2006-11-04
Very original comedy.......2006-10-07
The best movie of the 90's.......2005-09-22
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Get Shorty: Collector's Edition (2-Disc Set) (Bilingual)
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000787YQI |
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Golden Globe® winner* John Travolta leads an all-star cast in the hysterical comedy thatTime calls "smart, shrewdly crafted [and] hilarious!" Loan shark Chili Palmer (Travolta) is bored with the business. So when he arrives in LA to collect a debt from down-and-out filmmaker Harry Zimm (Gene Hackman), Chili talks tough...and then pitches Harry a script idea. Immediately, Chili is swept into the Hollywood scene: He schmoozes film star Martin Weir (Danny DeVito), romances B-movie queen Karen Flores (Rene Russo) and even gets reservations at the hottest restaurants intown. In fact, all would be smooth for this cool new producer, if it weren't for the drug smugglersand the angry mobster who won't leave him alone! *1996: Actor (Comedy)Get Shorty
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Charlie Rose with Chester Finn, Jeanne Allen, Sara Mosle & Linda Darling-Hammond; Elmore Leonard; Marv Albert (September 4, 1996)
Manufacturer: Charlie Rose ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000IU36FS Release Date: 2006-09-18 |
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Chester Finn, former assistant secretary of education for President Reagan, Jeanne Allen, president of the National Center for Education Reform, Sara Mosle, of The New York Times Magazine and Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond of the Columbia Teacher's College, talk about whether or not America's deteriorating public schools can be saved. After, best-selling crime-fiction authors Elmore Leonard, talks about his newest novel, Out of Sight, which had its film rights sold before the book was even published. Finally, famous sportscaster Marv Albert talks about his incredible career announcing sports. Albert's career will be celebrated next month on the MSG Network's inaugural roast.
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Get Shorty [Region 2]
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ASIN: B00004CZET |
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John Travolta is the standout in this somewhat cartoonish adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel about a smalltime Miami enforcer (Travolta) who decides to get into the movie business in L.A. The cast sparkles--Gene Hackman as a failing cut-rate-movie producer, Rene Russo as a failed actress, Danny DeVito as a vain thespian, Delroy Lindo as a mobster who wants a cut of Travolta's film action--and the script is clever. But not clever enough: this isn't Robert Altman's The Player, as far as satires about Hollywood go. But director Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black) keeps it cute and brisk and that makes for an enjoyable experience. Travolta is great as a vaguely dangerous, supremely self-confident man whose love of movies makes him almost cuddly. The DVD release includes optional widescreen or standard formats, optional French and Spanish soundtracks, original theatrical trailer, and Dolby digital sound. --Tom KeoghCustomer Reviews:
Dissapointing.......2007-01-11
getting better.......2007-01-04
Moview Review.......2006-11-04
Very original comedy.......2006-10-07
The best movie of the 90's.......2005-09-22
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Get Shorty [Region 2]
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ASIN: B00004RYUC |
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John Travolta is the standout in this somewhat cartoonish adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel about a smalltime Miami enforcer (Travolta) who decides to get into the movie business in L.A. The cast sparkles--Gene Hackman as a failing cut-rate-movie producer, Rene Russo as a failed actress, Danny DeVito as a vain thespian, Delroy Lindo as a mobster who wants a cut of Travolta's film action--and the script is clever. But not clever enough: this isn't Robert Altman's The Player, as far as satires about Hollywood go. But director Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black) keeps it cute and brisk and that makes for an enjoyable experience. Travolta is great as a vaguely dangerous, supremely self-confident man whose love of movies makes him almost cuddly. The DVD release includes optional widescreen or standard formats, optional French and Spanish soundtracks, original theatrical trailer, and Dolby digital sound. --Tom KeoghCustomer Reviews:
Dissapointing.......2007-01-11
getting better.......2007-01-04
Moview Review.......2006-11-04
Very original comedy.......2006-10-07
The best movie of the 90's.......2005-09-22
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Get Shorty [Region 2]
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004RZ0Q |
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John Travolta is the standout in this somewhat cartoonish adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel about a smalltime Miami enforcer (Travolta) who decides to get into the movie business in L.A. The cast sparkles--Gene Hackman as a failing cut-rate-movie producer, Rene Russo as a failed actress, Danny DeVito as a vain thespian, Delroy Lindo as a mobster who wants a cut of Travolta's film action--and the script is clever. But not clever enough: this isn't Robert Altman's The Player, as far as satires about Hollywood go. But director Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black) keeps it cute and brisk and that makes for an enjoyable experience. Travolta is great as a vaguely dangerous, supremely self-confident man whose love of movies makes him almost cuddly. The DVD release includes optional widescreen or standard formats, optional French and Spanish soundtracks, original theatrical trailer, and Dolby digital sound. --Tom KeoghCustomer Reviews:
Dissapointing.......2007-01-11
getting better.......2007-01-04
Moview Review.......2006-11-04
Very original comedy.......2006-10-07
The best movie of the 90's.......2005-09-22
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Charlie Rose with Robert Rubin; Barry Sonnenfeld & Elmore Leonard (October 19, 1995)
Manufacturer: Charlie Rose ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000J3EZ72 Release Date: 2006-09-28 |
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First, a conversation with the Secretary of the Treasury, Robert Rubin about current politics, the Clinton administration and the near future in America. Then, a discussion of the movie, Get Shorty, starring John Travolta and Rene Russo, with film director Barry Sonnenfeld and novelist Elmore Leonard.
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Get Shorty
Starring: Patrick Breen , Carlease Burke , Jr. John Cothran , Danny DeVito , and Alfred Dennis Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000FSME92 Release Date: 2006-08-01 |
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