
Editorial Review:
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Falling in love can be glorious, or poignant, or heartwarming ... but for most of us, it's mostly just absurd. And The Tall Guy captures that hysterical, head-over-heels surrealism perfectly. Jeff Goldblum plays the neurotic, allergy-ridden Dexter King, a stage actor stuck in a dead-end job in an interminable run of London's tackiest comic review. He's the "tall guy," the eternal butt of slapstick gags delivered by the star performer, a brilliantly obnoxious Rowan Atkinson. Cupid's arrow strikes between sneezes when hay fever propels Dexter to the doctor's office--and he catches his first glance of Nurse Kate Lemmon (a pre-Shakespeare Emma Thompson). Battling his deep-seated fear of needles, Dexter invents excuses to get shots just to get close to her. After much pain (and much prodding from Dexter's oddly maternal nymphomaniac landlady), their courtship takes off. (Kate's practical dating philosophy--have sex first, so you know if all those expensive dinners will actually be worth it--leads to one of the most comically destructive love scenes ever filmed.) Dexter, giddy with new love, gets fired--and lands the title role in Elephant!, a musical version of The Elephant Man (one heartwarming hit: "Somewhere in Heaven, There's an Angel with Big Ears"). But his curvaceous leading lady develops a champagne-fueled passion for pachyderms ... and Dexter's in yet another sticky situation.
As British romances go, The Tall Guy owes more to TV's Fawlty Towers than The English Patient--but what it lacks in depth, it makes up in sheer comedy. --Grant Balfour
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Walking Tall
Starring: Joe Don Baker , Elizabeth Hartman , Gene Evans , Noah Beery Jr. , and Brenda Benet Director: Phil Karlson Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00007L4IK Release Date: 2003-01-14 |
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Weirdly marketed as a right-wing screed upon its initial release in 1973, Walking Tall is really a tragic, shockingly violent post-noir film based on various legends surrounding real-life Southern sheriff Buford Pusser. Joe Don Baker (The Natural) gives a powerful performance as Pusser, who took on determined forces of crime and corruption in his town at great personal expense. Directed with an intentionally crude force by Phil Karlson (Kansas City Confidential), one of the toughest filmmakers of the 1950s, the film's grimness does not let up, but in the end it is more likely to break hearts than turn stomachs. --Tom KeoghCustomer Reviews:
GOOD SEMI TRUE MOVIE.......2007-03-23
A True Story Turned into A Great Movie.......2007-01-30
Not My Cup of Tea.......2007-01-07
A All Time Classic.......2006-12-29
The Original is Still A Classic.......2006-09-23
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Walking Tall, Part 2
Starring: Bo Svenson , Luke Askew , John Davis Chandler , Robert DoQui , and Leif Garrett Director: Earl Bellamy Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006RJAR Release Date: 2003-01-14 |
Customer Reviews:
The Second of the Buford Pusser series.......2007-02-01
Vengeance is Mine Sayeth Buford.......2006-09-26
not as good as the first but..........2004-12-14
Walking Small.......2002-04-03
After the initial film, there was really very little story left to tell, so it isn't long before this film bogs down quite badly, sorely testing the endurance of the viewer. As entertainment, it is a complete waste of time for all but the most entertainment-starved viewer; however, as a shining example of cinematic incompetence on all levels, it is a masterpiece. However, this is not as bad as it gets - there is an even worse sequel ("Final Chapter"), which almost makes this one look good by comparison.
Walking Small.......2002-04-03
After the initial film, there was really very little story left to tell, so it isn't long before this film bogs down quite badly, sorely testing the endurance of the viewer. As entertainment, it is a complete waste of time for all but the most entertainment-starved viewer; however, as a shining example of cinematic incompetence on all levels, it is a masterpiece. Unfortunately, though, this is not as bad as it gets - there is an even worse sequel ("Final Chapter"), which almost makes this one look good by comparison.
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The Tall Guy
Starring: Rowan Atkinson , Tim Barlow , Jeff Goldblum , Neil Hamilton (II) , and John Inman Manufacturer: Miramax ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005V1XY Release Date: 2002-03-19 |
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Falling in love can be glorious, or poignant, or heartwarming ... but for most of us, it's mostly just absurd. And The Tall Guy captures that hysterical, head-over-heels surrealism perfectly. Jeff Goldblum plays the neurotic, allergy-ridden Dexter King, a stage actor stuck in a dead-end job in an interminable run of London's tackiest comic review. He's the "tall guy," the eternal butt of slapstick gags delivered by the star performer, a brilliantly obnoxious Rowan Atkinson. Cupid's arrow strikes between sneezes when hay fever propels Dexter to the doctor's office--and he catches his first glance of Nurse Kate Lemmon (a pre-Shakespeare Emma Thompson). Battling his deep-seated fear of needles, Dexter invents excuses to get shots just to get close to her. After much pain (and much prodding from Dexter's oddly maternal nymphomaniac landlady), their courtship takes off. (Kate's practical dating philosophy--have sex first, so you know if all those expensive dinners will actually be worth it--leads to one of the most comically destructive love scenes ever filmed.) Dexter, giddy with new love, gets fired--and lands the title role in Elephant!, a musical version of The Elephant Man (one heartwarming hit: "Somewhere in Heaven, There's an Angel with Big Ears"). But his curvaceous leading lady develops a champagne-fueled passion for pachyderms ... and Dexter's in yet another sticky situation.As British romances go, The Tall Guy owes more to TV's Fawlty Towers than The English Patient--but what it lacks in depth, it makes up in sheer comedy. --Grant Balfour
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From the hit-making writer of NOTTING HILL and FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, THE TALL GUY is a sharply funny story punctuated by the likable comic chemistry of popular stars Jeff Goldblum (JURASSIC PARK) and Emma Thompson (SENSE AND SENSIBILITY). Awkward and out-of-place, Dexter (Goldblum) is a hard-luck American actor struggling to get by on the theatrical stages of London. His dreary personal life, however, gets a much-needed shot in the arm when he meets a pretty nurse (Thompson) during one of his many visits to the local clinic. Together they find love ... but when your life is like Dexter's it's hard to know a good thing when you get it! With a wonderfully memorable performance by Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) and a stellar cast -- don't miss this smartly detailed and charmingly hilarious comedy treat!Customer Reviews:
Funny, sexy, and wellwritten.......2007-01-05
Unwatchable.......2006-06-04
They said it was funny...but they lie like a rug!.......2006-02-18
Small cast, big laughs.......2005-09-19
Master OF The Rare LASERDISCs Movies........2005-07-15
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Walking Tall - The Final Chapter
Starring: Bo Svenson , Lurene Tuttle , Forrest Tucker , Leif Garrett , and Dawn Lyn Director: Jack Starrett Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006RJAS Release Date: 2003-01-14 |
Customer Reviews:
A Great Finsh To The Pusser Story.......2007-02-24
End of the Road.......2006-09-26
the first Walking Tall was best but..........2004-12-14
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The Prison Yard Workout DVD
Manufacturer: Tall Guy Productions ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Product Features:
ASIN: B000M0ELLM |
Product Description
REAL EX-CONS, not actors teach you their workout secrets on high quality DVD. No gym membership. No equipment to buy. Are you too scrawny? Overweight? Out of shape? Already in shape but want to improve? Then The Prison Yard Workout is for you. Here's what people are saying: I have been thoroughly impressed with the results from this workout. I have gotten more ripped and physically stronger than before I started the program-not to mention faster. I have two kids in martial arts & organized sports and this has allowed me to be able to keep up with them and continue to in the future. I will be doing this workout for life. Thank-you! William Perkins, Age 32 , Salem Va. This is one of the best exercise videos I've ever purchased. All other companies say that you need to buy other equipment that isn't necessary. I personally realized at the gym years ago that I could lift 220 lbs. on a lat pull down machine but could barely do 2 pull-ups weighing 187 lbs. So now I can do more than 2 pull-ups and I noticed at the gym that I am the only one that does pull-ups. Nobody tries them because they can't and/or to hard. I like a real work-out and getting real strength and results from it and the Prisonyard Workout gives me exactly that. Melvin M., Grove City, OH. Comes with easy to use How To Use This DVD guide and FREE tips. ORDER NOW
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Walking Tall
Starring: Joe Don Baker , Elizabeth Hartman , Gene Evans , Noah Beery Jr. , and Brenda Benet Director: Phil Karlson Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: 6305038759 Release Date: 1998-07-21 |
Amazon.com
Weirdly marketed as a right-wing screed upon its initial release in 1973, Walking Tall is really a tragic, shockingly violent post-noir film based on various legends surrounding real-life Southern sheriff Buford Pusser. Joe Don Baker (The Natural) gives a powerful performance as Pusser, who took on determined forces of crime and corruption in his town at great personal expense. Directed with an intentionally crude force by Phil Karlson (Kansas City Confidential), one of the toughest filmmakers of the 1950s, the film's grimness does not let up, but in the end it is more likely to break hearts than turn stomachs. --Tom KeoghCustomer Reviews:
GOOD SEMI TRUE MOVIE.......2007-03-23
A True Story Turned into A Great Movie.......2007-01-30
Not My Cup of Tea.......2007-01-07
A All Time Classic.......2006-12-29
The Original is Still A Classic.......2006-09-23
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The Tall Guy [Region 2]
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ASIN: B00009PAGM |
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Falling in love can be glorious, or poignant, or heartwarming ... but for most of us, it's mostly just absurd. And The Tall Guy captures that hysterical, head-over-heels surrealism perfectly. Jeff Goldblum plays the neurotic, allergy-ridden Dexter King, a stage actor stuck in a dead-end job in an interminable run of London's tackiest comic review. He's the "tall guy," the eternal butt of slapstick gags delivered by the star performer, a brilliantly obnoxious Rowan Atkinson. Cupid's arrow strikes between sneezes when hay fever propels Dexter to the doctor's office--and he catches his first glance of Nurse Kate Lemmon (a pre-Shakespeare Emma Thompson). Battling his deep-seated fear of needles, Dexter invents excuses to get shots just to get close to her. After much pain (and much prodding from Dexter's oddly maternal nymphomaniac landlady), their courtship takes off. (Kate's practical dating philosophy--have sex first, so you know if all those expensive dinners will actually be worth it--leads to one of the most comically destructive love scenes ever filmed.) Dexter, giddy with new love, gets fired--and lands the title role in Elephant!, a musical version of The Elephant Man (one heartwarming hit: "Somewhere in Heaven, There's an Angel with Big Ears"). But his curvaceous leading lady develops a champagne-fueled passion for pachyderms ... and Dexter's in yet another sticky situation.As British romances go, The Tall Guy owes more to TV's Fawlty Towers than The English Patient--but what it lacks in depth, it makes up in sheer comedy. --Grant Balfour
Customer Reviews:
Funny, sexy, and wellwritten.......2007-01-05
Unwatchable.......2006-06-04
They said it was funny...but they lie like a rug!.......2006-02-18
Small cast, big laughs.......2005-09-19
Master OF The Rare LASERDISCs Movies........2005-07-15
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The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe - with ENGLISH subtitles (Import)
Starring: Pierre Richard , Bernard Blier , Jean Rochefort , Mireille Darc , and Colette Castel Director: Yves Robert Manufacturer: SomeWax ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
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ASIN: B000KD30OU |
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ENGLISH SUBTITLES!!! Import, Region free, Widescreen, NTSC DVD. Audio Tracks: DD 2.0 FRENCH and optional DD 2.0 RUSSIAN (voice-over)____________ SYNOPSIS: In this wacky French spy comedy, the chief of the French secret service wants very much to keep his job and stoops to chicanery to prevent rivals from closing in. He points to a man chosen at random from a crowd of people (Pierre Richard), and identifies him to his rival as an important spy who must be followed at all costs. In fact, he is François, a bumbling, good-natured musician. However, his lack of any notable spy-like failings only serves to convince his watchers that he is more skillful and professional than they. At every turn, they redouble their efforts, leading to many absurd situations. For instance, they send a beautiful woman to try to get his secrets from him. Instead, convinced of his innocence, she falls in love with him. This extremely popular film became actor Pierre Richard's signature role, and he often used the character's name in other films. This was one of the first successful screenplays by Francis Veber, who went on to write the screenplay for La Cage Aux Folles and many other successful comedies.Customer Reviews:
Perfect Comedy with Great Soundtrack,.......2006-12-20
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The Tall Guy
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ASIN: B000065KO8 |
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Falling in love can be glorious, or poignant, or heartwarming ... but for most of us, it's mostly just absurd. And The Tall Guy captures that hysterical, head-over-heels surrealism perfectly. Jeff Goldblum plays the neurotic, allergy-ridden Dexter King, a stage actor stuck in a dead-end job in an interminable run of London's tackiest comic review. He's the "tall guy," the eternal butt of slapstick gags delivered by the star performer, a brilliantly obnoxious Rowan Atkinson. Cupid's arrow strikes between sneezes when hay fever propels Dexter to the doctor's office--and he catches his first glance of Nurse Kate Lemmon (a pre-Shakespeare Emma Thompson). Battling his deep-seated fear of needles, Dexter invents excuses to get shots just to get close to her. After much pain (and much prodding from Dexter's oddly maternal nymphomaniac landlady), their courtship takes off. (Kate's practical dating philosophy--have sex first, so you know if all those expensive dinners will actually be worth it--leads to one of the most comically destructive love scenes ever filmed.) Dexter, giddy with new love, gets fired--and lands the title role in Elephant!, a musical version of The Elephant Man (one heartwarming hit: "Somewhere in Heaven, There's an Angel with Big Ears"). But his curvaceous leading lady develops a champagne-fueled passion for pachyderms ... and Dexter's in yet another sticky situation.As British romances go, The Tall Guy owes more to TV's Fawlty Towers than The English Patient--but what it lacks in depth, it makes up in sheer comedy. --Grant Balfour
Customer Reviews:
Funny, sexy, and wellwritten.......2007-01-05
Unwatchable.......2006-06-04
They said it was funny...but they lie like a rug!.......2006-02-18
Small cast, big laughs.......2005-09-19
Master OF The Rare LASERDISCs Movies........2005-07-15
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The Tall Guy [Region 2]
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00007LZ5L |
Amazon.com
Falling in love can be glorious, or poignant, or heartwarming ... but for most of us, it's mostly just absurd. And The Tall Guy captures that hysterical, head-over-heels surrealism perfectly. Jeff Goldblum plays the neurotic, allergy-ridden Dexter King, a stage actor stuck in a dead-end job in an interminable run of London's tackiest comic review. He's the "tall guy," the eternal butt of slapstick gags delivered by the star performer, a brilliantly obnoxious Rowan Atkinson. Cupid's arrow strikes between sneezes when hay fever propels Dexter to the doctor's office--and he catches his first glance of Nurse Kate Lemmon (a pre-Shakespeare Emma Thompson). Battling his deep-seated fear of needles, Dexter invents excuses to get shots just to get close to her. After much pain (and much prodding from Dexter's oddly maternal nymphomaniac landlady), their courtship takes off. (Kate's practical dating philosophy--have sex first, so you know if all those expensive dinners will actually be worth it--leads to one of the most comically destructive love scenes ever filmed.) Dexter, giddy with new love, gets fired--and lands the title role in Elephant!, a musical version of The Elephant Man (one heartwarming hit: "Somewhere in Heaven, There's an Angel with Big Ears"). But his curvaceous leading lady develops a champagne-fueled passion for pachyderms ... and Dexter's in yet another sticky situation.As British romances go, The Tall Guy owes more to TV's Fawlty Towers than The English Patient--but what it lacks in depth, it makes up in sheer comedy. --Grant Balfour
Customer Reviews:
Funny, sexy, and wellwritten.......2007-01-05
Unwatchable.......2006-06-04
They said it was funny...but they lie like a rug!.......2006-02-18
Small cast, big laughs.......2005-09-19
Master OF The Rare LASERDISCs Movies........2005-07-15
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