The Odd Couple II

Starring:Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Richard Riehle, Jonathan Silverman, Lisa Waltz, Mary Beth Peil, Christine Baranski, Jean Smart, Rex Linn, Jay O. Sanders, Barnard Hughes, Ellen Geer, Doris Belack, Lou Cutell, Mary Fogarty, Alice Ghostley, Peggy Miley, Rebecca Schull, Florence Stanley, Estelle Harris
Director: Howard Deutch
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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Jack Klugman and Tony Randall give an advanced course in chemistry in the auspicious first season of The Odd Couple, which would only get better as the veteran character actors made themselves at home in their signature roles and the series switched from a laugh track to a live audience. In these first episodes, The Odd Couple hews pretty much to the voice and spirit of Neil Simon's play about mismatched roommates, sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison and "miserable, picky, irritating" photographer Felix Unger ("That was the point," defends series executive producer and writer Garry Marshall, who provides lively audio introductions for each episode and commentary for the pilot). Playing pivotal roles this first season are Felix and Oscar's poker playing buddies, Murray the cop (Al Molinaro), Vinnie, Roy, and Speed, the fabulous Pigeon sisters (Monica Evans and Carole Shelley reprising their Broadway and film roles), and, of course, Neil Hefti's jaunty, jazzy theme, which was introduced in the 1968 film. As with M*A*S*H, the series would establish its own identity and supplant previous incarnations in the public's consciousness. The Odd Couple was never a ratings smash before it became a syndication staple.

The series' loyal following is amply rewarded with this five-disc set. In addition to all 24 first season episodes, a bonus disc contains four billed as "Tony and Jack's Favorite Episodes," including the one where Oscar attacks Felix in his sleep, and the duo are paired as contestants on the game show Password. In a clip from The Mike Douglas Show, Tony Randall promotes the series, and somehow ends up challenging Douglas and Pat Boone to a push-up contest (Boone wins!). A reunited Randall and Klugman, his voice a rasp following his throat cancer surgery, are seen in a priceless clip from a 1993 performance of The Odd Couple to benefit Randall's National Actor's Theatre. A gag reel is negligible, but Klugman contributes home videos of a book tour and he provides commentary for a clip of him winning his first Emmy Award ("I've never seen this," he says delightedly). The Odd Couple is the very model of a classic character-driven comedy. From its dream-team casting to the literate, witty writing, there is nothing odd about why this series' remains one of the most beloved in all TV Land. --Donald Liebenson

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Two divorced New Yorkers---a slob and a fussbudget---try to live together "without driving each other crazy" in this classic sitcom based on Neil Simon's hit play and movie. Both Jack Klugman and Tony Randall won Emmys in the leads, the latter in the final year of a five-season run. "Now if I only had a job," Randall said at the Emmy gala. The show inspired two remakes, one an animated series portraying the main characters as a cat and a dog, and a 1982-83 version with a mostly black cast.

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Simply The Best!.......2007-06-27

My favorite television show of all time!
Tony and Jack, I love ya!

Odd Couple=freaking classic!.......2007-06-27

I don't think the Odd Couple ever had one bad episode... having the first season on DVD is awesome! Instead of having a martini after a bad day, I have a Madison ;)

Just like old times.......2007-06-18

I used to watch it all the times in the 90s when I lived in NYC. This DVD brought back memories from those good old days. Not bad for a pack of 4 DVDs for under $30.

The Odd Couple - a winner.......2007-06-10

My husband and I love watching this late at night, since I remember watching it late at night growing up. I forgot how racey it is, even for that time, so our kids could never watch it. But we enjoy it.

As Good As You Remember It.......2007-06-08

Tony Randall and Jack Klugman are as funny as you remember them in this long awaited release of the Odd Couple's first season on TV. A rare example of a TV series being better than the movie, Randall and Klugman are a comic team for the ages in this TV series based on an adaptation of a Neil Simon play. We were disappointed at first when the opening credits weren't the ones we were hoping to see, but the right ones can be found on the disc labeled "Tony and Jack's Favorites". We remember enjoying the reruns when we were kids and now our kids are watching the DVDs with us and loving every minute.

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The Humor is Dated, But the Movie is Great
One of the Greats
Funniest couple
The Odd Couple
Still Fun After All These Years

The Odd Couple
Starring: Jack Lemmon , Walter Matthau , John Fiedler , Herb Edelman , and David Sheiner
Director: Gene Saks
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ASIN: B0000507P8
Release Date: 2000-12-12

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Neil Simon's terribly funny play about roommates Oscar the slob and Felix the neurotic was first committed to film in this 1968 production, directed by Gene Saks (Barefoot in the Park). Perfectly timed, ingeniously rendered, not a hair out of place in the history-making performances of Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon (or the great support cast), The Odd Couple is a movie that one just has to see every two or three years to stay happy. The poker-game sequence in which Oscar's cronies seem to be falling under the sway of fussy Felix's talent for making sandwiches is priceless. --Tom Keogh

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Neil Simon's beloved story about two divorced men who decide to share a New York apartment. Felix is fussy and fastidious to a fault. He proves that cleanliness is next to insanity. Oscar wreaks havoc on a tidy room with the speed and thoroughness of a tornado. An enduring and endearing picture with the intelligence one usually misses in comedies.

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The Humor is Dated, But the Movie is Great.......2007-05-31

The late, great Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau were one of the greatest comedy duos in the history of movies. This was (as far as I know) their first pairing, but they would reunite all through their careers and even died within months of each other. "The Odd Couple" introduces that same humor that we'd see in the "Grumpy Old Men" films and their other collaborations; The humor here is kind of dated, but it has its moments of fun and is, of course, incredibly charming. Jack Lemmon plays Felix Unger, a man whose wife has just filed for divorce. When we meet Felix, he's on the verge of committing suicide. Walter Matthau plays Oscar Madison, a divorced bachelor who spends his days gambling and getting calls from his ex-wife about how his alimony payments are late. With Felix's troubles, Oscar decides to let Felix stay with him.
The problem is, Oscar is a laid-back slob while Felix is a neurotic, neat freak...It doesn't take long before the two start to get on each other's nerves. The turning point comes when Oscar sets up a date for the two of them with two English sisters Cicily and Gwendolyn Pigeon and Felix breaks down, destroying the rest of the night. The film is written by Neil Simon, based on his play and this is a film that can truly be called perfect. As I said, the humor is dated and it's not as hilarious as it probably once was but there's not a single scene in the film that doesn't need to be in the film and there are no jokes that fall flat. They either work or they don't. Lemmon and Matthau are at the top of their game here and this is the best collaboration I've seen of theirs (although, the only other ones I have seen are the two "Grumpy Old Men" films). "The Odd Couple" is a human comedy that's realistic and funny with some great moments and a terrific, paradoxical ending. I highly recommend it.

GRADE: A

One of the Greats.......2007-03-07

In my top five favorite all time movies. A must own.

Funniest couple.......2007-03-04

This comedy is a classic. It is not only the plot which is based on a play by Neil Simon but the cast makes this film a comedy that you will have a hard time to stop laughing.
The plot is well known- a divorced man moves in with his bachelor friend and they became roomates from hell.
As I said you will laugh and laugh a lot. Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau make a perfect duet and complement each other. Buy it.

The Odd Couple.......2007-01-15

I realized just moments after ordering this title that I already had it so I went back to amazon and cancelled my order and amazon took care of the cancellation imediately. Great customer service Amazon !!

Still Fun After All These Years.......2007-01-10

A great movie, lots of fun. DVD quality very nice.

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A Welcome Native American Perspective
Pow-WOW!
Pow Wow Highway - A Must See for A Martinez fans
Powwow Highway
PShaah!

Pow Wow Highway
Starring: A Martinez , Gary Farmer , Joannelle Nadine Romero , Amanda Wyss , and Sam Vlahos
Director: Jonathan Wacks
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ASIN: B00020HCBS
Release Date: 2004-11-23

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Gary Farmer (Smoke Signals) is the standout in a fine film by Jonathan Wacks about an oversized Cheyenne man-child (Farmer) who decides to go on a spiritual quest, while simultaneously giving a ride to his lifelong Indian activist friend (A. Martinez). The film takes us through some pretty desolate Indian communities, but while Wacks makes a point of revealing harsher aspects of life on some reservations, the emphasis is on Farmer's delightful performance. A bonus: among the cast are Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves) and Wes Studi (The Last of the Mohicans), neither of whom were well-known in 1989, the year this film was released. --Tom Keogh

Description

For the Northern Cheyenne tribe of Lame Deer, Montana, the American Dream has taken a grim detour. Here, Buddy Red Bow (A Martinez) is a committed activist battling a suspicious land-grab. Philbert Bono (Gary Farmer, in a performance Roger Ebert calls "one of the most wholly convincing I've seen") is a serene spiritual warrior guided by sacred visions. But when Buddy's estranged sister is framed and jailed in New Mexico, the two men take Philbert's rust-wrecked '64 Buick `war pony' on a road trip that makes some very unexpected stops along the way. Jonathan Wacks (Producer of REPO MAN) directs and Graham Greene (DANCES WITH WOLVES), Wes Studi (THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, HEAT) and Amanda Wyss star in this acclaimed comedy/drama about Native Americans understanding the past, fighting for their future and discovering a few surprising truths along the POWWOW HIGHWAY.

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A Welcome Native American Perspective.......2007-05-16

This film accurately depicts life in Indian Country; the pervasive poverty, racism and lack of opportunity. Despite this bleak reality, there is great humor, culture and spirituality. Gary Farmer embodies the pathos, humor and dignity of this tremendous resilience while remaining completely grounded. He was also in a similar Indian road-trip adventure; "Smoke Signals" based on stories from Sherman Alexie's book: "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist-fight in Heaven".

There aren't nearly enough Native American made films but this one is a welcome and much needed addition to the genre. The best film reflecting contemporary Native American life is Chris Eyre's "Skins" starring the excellent Eric Schweig and Graham Greene.

Pow-WOW!.......2007-04-08

Powwow Highway is a touching, realistic, slightly lighter look at the way Native Americans have lived and been treated for quite some time. Though it doesn't concentrate solely on their lives, what you do see, does touch you.

The film is about two best friends, Philbert, played by Gary Farmer, who is absolutely charming and wonderful in this role, and Red Bow, played by A Martinez, who is also great in his role. All the performances are wonderful, especially Gary Farmer's touching performance, and the scenery is absolutely beautiful.

Although the ending is a little unbelieveable, it is still a great movie and I highly recommend it.

Pow Wow Highway - A Must See for A Martinez fans.......2007-03-24

Loved Pow Wow Highway from the first time to the hundredth! A great A Martinez film. Lots of plot and a lot of fun. Got one for my son, too.

Powwow Highway.......2007-03-15

The product came in great shape. It was a DVD which played nicely. Powwow Highway is a good movie that is funny and uplifting.

PShaah!.......2007-02-12

If you want a view on life on the Rez and what it was about then in 1989, and still is today then this is your film.
If you want a hero for your life then look no further than Philbert Bono. Gary Farmer's character is a gem.
The film is funny and sad at the same time, and even after nearly 20 years it speaks today with a voice perhaps stronger, and more poignant about how to walk through life...with beauty all around...and with a simple faith.
A Martinez and all the cast do a great job and the scenery of the big sky is superb. Dont miss the voice of Floyd Crow Westerman as the CB trucker. Or a cameo from the great John Trudell and another from Wes Studi and his shining smile!
You'll never look at your old car in the same way again!

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Paper Moon
"You've Never Seen Paper Moon? What!!!!"
Funny and Charming Road Movie
A CLASSIC! TATUM AND RYAN ARE PRICELESS IN THE MOVIE!
One or the Other

Paper Moon
Starring: Ryan O'Neal , Tatum O'Neal , Madeline Kahn , John Hillerman , and P.J. Johnson
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
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ASIN: B00009RDGA
Release Date: 2003-08-12

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A sweet and subtle gem of a movie. Newly orphaned Addie (Tatum O'Neal) falls into the care of small-time con artist Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal, Tatum's real-life father) and turns out to be better at grifting than he is. Set in Depression-era Kansas, Paper Moon is a miracle of unity. The set design and cinematography combine to give both the flavor of documentary photos and the visual quality of movies from the period, and every performance meshes with the overall tone of sincerity, earnest optimism, and creeping desperation. The rapport between Addie and Moses is phenomenal--and being father and daughter doesn't make that a sure thing. Ryan O'Neal gives a truly great performance (perhaps the only one of his career) and Tatum won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (she's the youngest winner in history). Madeline Kahn was also nominated for her wonderfully funny and sad turn as an exotic dancer named Trixie Delight. Paper Moon has a miraculous combination of outrageous sentimentality and pragmatic cynicism; the result is genuinely touching. One of director Peter Bogdanovich's best films, and kind of a comic companion piece to The Last Picture Show. --Bret Fetzer

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Adapted from the novel "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown, PAPER MOON is set in the Midwest during the Great Depression, and follows the story of Moses Pray (Ryan O'Neal), a happy-go-lucky con artist who travels through the Midwest on a mission to swindle money out of innocent widows. While attending a friend's funeral, Pray is called upon by two elderly ladies to deliver the daughter of the deceased, Addie (Tatum O'Neal), to her aunt in Missouri. Soon learning that the 9-year-old is almost as mischievous and manipulative as he is, Pray and Addie develop a father and daughter routine that increases their credibility as well as their income. Now, the devious duo set out on a series of misadventures involving crooked cops, bootleggers, grieving widows and a Carney dancer named Miss Trixie Delight (Kahn) who adds a little spice to their routine.

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Paper Moon.......2007-07-04

Bogdanovich's masterpiece of hilarity, the comic flip-side to his brilliant "The Last Picture Show", made two years prior. .This time around, thanks to Alvin Sargent's Oscar-nominated screenplay, continual laughter accompanies the director's dusty rendering of 1930's America. We are convulsed as, time and again, child prodigy Addie proves herself a superior hustler to the hapless Moses. Kahn is priceless as Trixie Delight, a floozie dumb enough to try to come between this unlikely pair. Tatum became youngest player ever to win an Oscar.

"You've Never Seen Paper Moon? What!!!!".......2007-06-13

It's great a movie.

Everyone needs to see this movie so they can recall scenes in conversation. Basically, seeing movies like these, keep you in touch with most present day social situations.

Funny and Charming Road Movie.......2007-04-16

I recently watched for the first time Peter Bogdanovich's early gem (how could I miss it?) with the family team, Ryan and Tatum O'Neil, and fell in love with this charming and touching road movie/comedy that takes place during the Great Depression. Tatum gave, perhaps, one of the best performances by a child I've seen for which she received the Academy award as Best Supporting Actress. Her Addie is almost never cute (even though she could be when she wanted to) but her Addie is very smart, very observant, and much better "con artist" than "professional" Moses Pray. It was sad to see how talented Tatum was and how her career went nowhere after this triumph. Madeline Kahn, as Trixie Delight, the seductive lounge singer and P.J. Johnson as Imogene, 15 years old Trixie's maid are delightful.

4.5/5

A CLASSIC! TATUM AND RYAN ARE PRICELESS IN THE MOVIE!.......2007-04-12

This is the kind of movie that can not be duplicated. It is like lightning in a bottle. Ryan and Tatum O'Neal are pure magic as the "one step ahead of em" con artists, but it is little Tatum O'Neal who completely steals the show! Filmed in beautiful black and white which sets the tone of this depression era comedy. The supporting cast in excellent too, so the film never drags. The DVD transfer is great and some interesting extras.

One or the Other.......2007-03-09

This is that rare case of a book (ADDIE PRAY) and this film, based on the book being equally good. That said, if you've read the book, avoid the film and vice versa. I had read the book and had a vision of what the film should be. What Peter Bogdonovich made didn't match what I wanted. The characters are vastly different with Addie becoming almost the leader. (As with many other reviewers, I agree that Tatum O'Neal deserved to be nominated as a "best" rather than "supporting" actress.) Without a scintilla of sentimentality, the film still has enormous warmth, charm and even grace. Unusual in a movie that is essentially about two con artists. (I thought of Borsalino.) So see it, buy it or buy it and read it but not both. Either way it's a treat.

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THE BEST HORROR COMEDY EVER!
Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein
True Classic!
Exorcising the Monsters
The Best of The Best

Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
Starring: Bud Abbott , Lou Costello , Lon Chaney Jr. , Bela Lugosi , and Glenn Strange
Director: Charles Barton
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ASIN: 0783233582
Release Date: 2000-08-29

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Universal Pictures made a great deal of money from its monster movies in the 1930s. In the early '40s, the burlesque team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello kept the studio's coffers full. When the two franchises were combined in 1948, the result was another windfall--despite the apparent oil-and-water mix of subject matter. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein was the first of these summit meetings, although the title is a misnomer. Actually, Bud and Lou bump into most of the Universal heavy-hitters, including Count Dracula (played by Béla Lugosi himself), the Wolfman (Lon Chaney Jr.), and the Frankenstein monster (veteran monster Glenn Strange). There's even a token appearance by the Invisible Man, whose disembodied voice is recognizable as that of Vincent Price. Sure enough, the film is funny, especially since it gives the portly Costello multiple opportunities to do his wide-eyed, quivering scaredy-cat routine. Audiences ate it up, and in future installments Bud and Lou would run into Boris Karloff, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Invisible Man, and the Mummy. But the first was the best. --Robert Horton

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THE BEST HORROR COMEDY EVER! .......2007-06-29

It's funny how most of the Abbott & Costello horror comedies are not very good,yet this one works so well! This is a classic that I watch on Halloween just to prime me up for some great horror films.

Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein.......2007-06-21

Timeless classic blends comedy and monster movie, resulting in something spooky enough to excite kids without causing sleepless nights. The best A&C vehicle by far, its great to have Lugosi and Chaney on hand. A fast, funny scarefest that viewers of all ages should love.

True Classic!.......2007-06-13

Theres nothing that beats a movie that fits with famous movie monsters and this has it all. Very well known names in the movie that brings back great memories. A true gem to Abbott and Costello fans. Buy this cause they rarely play it on TV anymore. Highly Recommended!

Exorcising the Monsters.......2007-05-15

This film assumes a knowledge of the Hollywood horror films it satirizes, else it may not be appreciated. In London Larry Talbot tries to call America. Wilbur has a problem unloading a wagon, but Sandra likes him. A phone call warns him about two crates shipped to the House of Horror. Mr. McDougall got them dirt cheap from Europe - the remains of Dracula and Frankenstein! Chick and Wilbur must deliver the crates personally. Their banter is full of jokes. "Does Dracula know it?" the comedy comes from knowing what Chick and Wilbur can't see. The missing contents lead to an investigation by McDougall. We learn more about Sandra and her interest in Wilbur; its business not pleasure. Larry Talbot arrives, and asks to be locked in his room.

Wilbur and Chick arrive at the castle. They begin to search for the missing monsters, and Wilbur discovers them. But they disappear when Chick arrives. They all show up for the masquerade party. The full moon affects Larry Talbot. There is much comic action and confusion. [The special effects have advanced since the 1930s.] Chick and Larry arrive to rescue Joan and Wilbur. But Larry is affected by the full moon. There is a comic chase down the hall, and at the party. At the end the monsters are eliminated, at least as far as we can see. There is a clue to their next film.

The horror films of the 1930s reflect the concerns of people. "Frankenstein" represents the man-made horror of the Great Depression, almost beyond control. "Dracula" represents the threat of a powerful foreign ruler. World War Two saw an end to those fears. The horror films of the 1950s represented new fears, about the environment or society. "Them" or "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" are of one type. "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers" represent unnameable fear. "On the Beach" was the ultimate horror film, one that may have prevented a nuclear calamity.

The Best of The Best.......2007-03-09

A great classic !! Funny, enjoyable for all ages to watch !!

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All Over Sasha Alexander!
All over the guy
A genuine must-see...
A Delightful Surprise
Inflicting oneself pain

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Starring: Dan Bucatinsky , Richard Ruccolo , Doris Roberts , Michael Harris , and Sasha Alexander (II)
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ASIN: B00005QAQD
Release Date: 2001-12-18

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"Oh, I hate that movie!" The outburst of contempt the characters feel toward the clichés of In and Out announces All Over the Guy as a gay romantic comedy with a difference. That difference, apparently, is that gay men can suffer the same neurotic commitment problems and kooky conflicts on the way to true love as straight couples. Prissy control freak Dan Bucatinsky (who also scripted) and macho alcoholic Richard Ruccolo recover from a train wreck of a blind date to find common ground in traumatic childhood stories, and spend the rest of the film breaking up between smart remarks. There's a snap to Bucatinsky's dialogue and an entertaining lilt to Julie Davis's direction, but the characters never become more than caricatures. Token straight couple Sasha Alexander and Adam Goldberg are far more fun, and Christina Ricci and Lisa Kudrow make memorable cameos. --Sean Axmaker

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A contemporary romantic comedy about the universal quest for that one true love. All Over the Guy centers on an unlikely pair of two twenty-somethings, Eli (Dan Bucatinsky) and Tom (Richard Ruccolo), who are thrown together by their respective best friends. They're both looking for 'the one,' but don't recognize it when they find it. They do everything they can to not fall for each other, stumbling over their own fears, family dysfunctions and foolish bouts of self-sabotage. Their comedy of errors rolls on, with the two oblivious to what everyone else can clearly see is in their hearts. Ultimately its' in the small moments of truth-the talk among trusted friends and the fear between new lovers-that the two find their way to a love that will last.

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All Over Sasha Alexander!.......2007-04-28

Okay, where did this fine thespian come from? I loved the movie. The balance of humor and tension, kept my attention. However, it was Sasha Alexander that got me; her dimples and her eyes, and her complexion, were beautiful. Her on-screen presence was great.

I guess I would not know what a good Gay film would look like but, this seems to be one of them from what I've been reading. We are saying Gay film now but, this is a kind of movie that may one day just be called a very well put together film, I hope so. I look forward to the intersection of the third sex, and the third eye, all in one serious cinematic masterpiece.

Signed,

"straight but, not narrow..."

All over the guy.......2007-03-13

After watching this movie I thought that it was very different and funny and it had a fantastic cast to back it up as well. I would recommend this movie to anyone.

A genuine must-see..........2007-01-30

In my opinion, there are two films that should be considered staples for anyone's gay movie library...Latter Days is one, All Over the Guy is the other. I stumbled upon AOTG a couple of years ago while surfing the pay channels...and completely fell in love with it. This movie is both hilarious and touchingly poignant. It's a romantic comedy that's neither sappy nor silly; it's hard-hitting, but not in-your-face. The bottom line is that AOTG is a slick, seamless, well-crafted piece of work that both entertains and conveys a message about contemporary relationships.

In addition to excellent direction, the acting is first-rate. Everyone who's featured in this film did an outstanding job, but the real kudos have to go to Richard Ruccolo for his flawless and powerful portrayal of Tom. I've never seen an actor who can say so much with just a facial expression, and the "Hey!" scene in the kitchen at the wedding reception is nothing short of goose bump-producing brilliance...he just plain got it right. I completely agree with the other reviewer on this site who said that Ruccolo is one hell of an actor! I guarantee you that if Hollywood producers and directors would watch this movie (particularly the aforementioned kitchen scene), we'd see a lot more of Richard on the big screen. I also agree with the reviewer who said that this film warrants being watched more than once. Not only does viewing AOTG again enable you to catch subtleties that you might have missed the first time, it also enables you to re-experience the sharp, sophisticated humor and the truly fine acting. Personally, I've seen this film well over a hundred times and I was as moved by it the last time I saw it as I was the first time.

It doesn't appear that anyone on this site has yet said anything about the background music of AOTG. I think it's worth mentioning because each and every piece of music fits so perfectly with its respective scene...from the hauntingly beautiful "If I Could Bring You Back" to the uplifting and feel-good "I'm Gonna' Make You Love Me" at the end. Whoever chose the music for this film did an incredible job. And speaking of the ending, I've actually witnessed straight friends getting choked-up by the bottom-of-the-stairs scene at the wedding reception. That, in my opinion, is one of the most tender, most beautiful scenes ever captured on film. If I'm feeling down and don't have time to watch the entire movie, I'll pop the DVD into the player and go right to that scene...it improves my outlook every time!

Whether you're gay or straight, this is one movie that's not to be missed. It's actually become my all-time favorite film...eclipsing even Gone With the Wind. As I mentioned above, All Over the Guy and Latter Days are two must-see staples for anyone's gay movie library. Watch them when you're not playing with your Planet of the Apes action figures...

A Delightful Surprise.......2007-01-29

I hadn't heard much hype about the movie and that was too bad. It was quite good in my opinion. The story of two guys and how they met and their friends moved along very quickly. There area couple of twists to the usual tale of guy meets guy, guy looses guy and both start realizing what was lost. Check it out.

Inflicting oneself pain.......2006-11-13

Ali and Tom meet each other. Tom is definitely an eye-candy , but a little problematic. Ali falls in love, but Tom is not into romance. Actually, they don't seem to have much in common. I wanted Ali to dump Tom forever; whoever has had a person like Tom, knows how hard it is to cope with that. But they love each other. Hope can last forever. Tom gives Ali a hard time of smiles and good-byes. The movie is lively, interesting and the cast charming. Love Cristina Ricci, even in small roles. No nude; No hot scenes. And from the guys: a plain, short, under-sheet sex scene. And if you are into gay movies, go for it. It's worth seeing. I bought it and don't regret. :-)

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Love it!
A sweet movie with more substance than you would expect
Great Comedy..
Three Fugitives,83hours til dawn and alias.
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Three Fugitives
Starring: Nick Nolte , Martin Short , Sarah Rowland Doroff , James Earl Jones , and Alan Ruck
Director: Francis Veber
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B00005T7H2
Release Date: 2002-04-02

Description

Funnyman Martin Short (INNERSPACE) plays an inept, klutzy bank robber who, on his first heist, grabs Nick Nolte (DOWN AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS, 48 HRS.) as a hostage. Nolte plays a notorious ex-con who is trying to go sraight, so naturally, no one believes he's innocent or Short guilty, forcing the mismatched pair to become reluctant partners in crime. Add to the mix-up Short's adorable six-year-old daughter who desperately tries to keep this very odd couple together on a hilarious wheel-screeching run for the Canadian border! There's no escaping laughers with miles of slapstick humor and nonstop adventure in this box office winner!

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Love it!.......2007-05-22

I gave this as a gift for my mom and she loved it! Great movie!

A sweet movie with more substance than you would expect.......2007-01-12

This movie really surprised me the first time I saw it...there is much more depth to the story than you would think. Martin Short is very funny, Nick Nolte is great, and the little girl is adorable. I highly recommend it!

Great Comedy.........2006-09-24

This is one of my favorite comedy of all time. Nick Nolte & Martin Short makes a wonderful duo. It's funny & very touching in a sense.

Three Fugitives,83hours til dawn and alias........2006-03-10

Iam not at all happy that i could not watch this product the three fugitives and 83 hours til dawn and am unable to buy this product in Australia. I think it suck that dvds have region departments and can only be watched in some countries People should be able to buy a product and be able to watch it. The sooner a dvd comes out that is able to be watched in all countries the better.

Master OF The rare LASERDISCs Movies........2005-07-10

I have THREE FUGITIVES on LASERDISC And I bought The dvd too, A MUST SEE For Martin Short's Fans :P

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The Truth Must Be Told: I like this romantic comedy that echoes "Syrano de Bergerac"
A good movie that I would not want to see twice
Cats and Dogs
Great idea gone wrong
Movie still great, DVD quality leaves a lot to be desired

The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Starring: Uma Thurman , Janeane Garofalo , Ben Chaplin , Jamie Foxx , and James McCaffrey
Director: Michael Lehmann
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000059HAP
Release Date: 2001-04-17

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One of the most memorably offbeat romantic comedies of the 1990s begins when a talk-radio veterinarian named Abby (Janeane Garofalo) takes a call from Brian (Ben Chaplin), the owner of a roller-skating Great Dane. Brian is intrigued by Abby's voice and asks if she'll agree to meet him. Insecure about her looks and her nonexistent love life, Abby agrees, but describes herself as a tall blonde, then begs her attractive neighbor Noelle (played by Uma Thurman) to meet with Brian in her place. The ensuing case of switched identity is complicated when Noelle takes a liking to Brian who, of course, thinks she is Abby. This confusion gains comedic momentum when Abby safely plays herself on the radio and in a long, hilariously seductive phone call with Brian, but by now the situation has grown hopelessly complex, and Abby has to find a way to reveal herself without disappointing Brian. Many viewers rightly complained that the movie relies on the assumption that Abby is unattractive, even though Garofalo is more attractive and appealing here than she'd been in several movies before and since. Still, this contemporary variation on Cyrano de Bergerac is a lightweight, good-natured surprise that values the quirks and foibles that make lovelorn romantics (including their pets) uniquely appealing. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Charming and bittersweet, this modern-day romantic comedy starring Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo and Ben Chaplin, explores the beguiling perils of mistaken identity.

Abby (Garofalo), a savvy, witty veterinarian who hosts her own radio talk show, is anything but confident when it comes to love. A petite brunette, she describes herself as tall and blonde when Brian (Chaplin), a caller who is smitten with her radio persona, asks her on a date. She then talks her tall, blonde neighbor Noelle (Thurman) into assuming her identity, setting off an escalating series of hilarious and romantic crises.

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The Truth Must Be Told: I like this romantic comedy that echoes "Syrano de Bergerac".......2007-05-02

Janeane Garofalo stars as Abby, a veterinarian who has her own radio show. She is a cultured, educated woman, who is smart, has a good sense of humor and makes a great living. The problem is that her self-esteem is low because she does not find herself attractive being 5'1 brunette who once upon a time while in college had gained 40 pounds. Well, she looked like she lost all of them and she was charming if you ask me (perhaps, it is solidarity of another 5'0 brunette ) but when she developed a relationship over the phone with one of the callers, she tells him that she is 5'10" statuesque blonde who is hard to miss. The blonde (Uma Thurman) happened to be her next-door neighbor, the aspiring model/actress who agrees to go on the date instead of Abby... It may sound like cliché, and the film has several holes in the plot but is very enjoyable thanks to wonderful performance by Janeane and to these words:

"You know how someone's appearance can change the longer you know them? How a really attractive person, if you don't like them, can become more and more ugly; whereas someone you might not have even have noticed... that you wouldn't look at more than once, if you love them, can become the most beautiful thing you've ever seen. All you want to do is be near them."

3.5 /5 or 7/10

A good movie that I would not want to see twice.......2007-04-11

Good actresses, interesting plot. It is a nice comedy, just not one that I would choose to watch again. My 14-year old daughter loved it though and would watch it again! You will have to see for yourself...

Cats and Dogs.......2007-04-11

What a heartbreaker! For a minute ten years back it seemed as if Janeane Garofalo would break out and jump to the head of the pack. She was burning down the house trying to beat the Parker Posey record of having made the most consecutive movies within a twelve month period. Then came this movie and she was forced to confront the Garofalo ceiling, that there would be no big future for her in the movies. People just didn't warm up to her enough. She was funny and sassy and had that amusing deadpan face Sarah Silverman later rode to the top.

And yet there was something smug and repulsive about her, and this movie showed it in spades. She played a radio talk show host and dog expert, who gave sarcastic advice to pet owners about their dogs and cats (hence the title) and who fell in love with the handsomest British man in town. And yet he preferred Uma Thurman to her! Then she decides to masquerade as Uma Thurman--never a bright idea, and one certain to backfire on you. Actually Garofalo isn't a bad looking woman, maybe a little hunched together like Judy Garland but that worked for her in general, but in THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS there were too many uninspired Michael Lehmann shots of her nose to nose with a pitbull or boxer, far too many visual comparisons of her as a dog. Few stars could walk away from this constant barrage unscathed and, of course, she wasn't quite a star. And plus people felt cheated, they had plunked down their $9 to see an Uma Thurman movie, and instead of Uma, the camera was constantly going to Janeane Garofalo! Indeed Uma hardly appears in the last half hour of the movie and none of the remaining characters even mentions her existence! Plus how humiliating for Uma! The credits list "Acting Coach for Uma Thurman," an indignity none of the other actors had to endure. What they should have hired was a "Personality Coach for Janeane Garofalo."

The dog is super cute and they should have just called the movie, "Hank," it would have been a modest success instead of a monster flop.

Jamie Foxx just twiddles his thumbs and glowers in the stereotypical "black best friend" part. What a waste of talent. If Foxx hates white people this must be the reason why and who could blame him!

Great idea gone wrong.......2007-04-10

I am all for the multi-dimensional character. I found Garofalo's role promising in this. She was interesting to watch and was pretty much believable. Uma Thurman was ok too - a little less multi-dimensional but was lovable in a ditsy kind of way. However, the guy picked for leading man was the pits. Perhaps he is a good actor but you really can't tell from this movie. What is it exactly . . . he, honestly, doesn't come across as being smart enough for Garofalo. He's good looking to be sure but . . . boring. I don't believe the movie the second he enters it. I can see her falling for him initially but then getting tired of him because they have nothing to talk about. It would have been much better if he wound up with Thurman and some really interesting leading man showed up or he turned out to be some con man or something. There really was NO chemistry between them and that phone conversation . . . I was frankly embarrassed for Garofalo. I guess I didn't find her character believable in that. This movie really misses the mark - I love the premise - but Garofalo needs a leading man as strong as herself. I own the movie but doubt I will ever watch it again - I could sell it but I would feel like a peddler of shabby wares.

Movie still great, DVD quality leaves a lot to be desired.......2007-04-07

I loved this movie when it first came out, and I still love it, which is why I ordered the DVD. However, the scenes are coming off as dark (as in unlighted) and without needed contrast. There was also one point where the DVD skipped. For less than $6 the DVD was worth it, but if it had been any more I would return it.

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amazing
The Perfect Couple
Silly old men.
When I need to laugh - this movie is it!
Really funny movie

The Odd Couple II
Starring: Jack Lemmon , Walter Matthau , Richard Riehle , Jonathan Silverman , and Lisa Waltz
Director: Howard Deutch
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
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