The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

Starring:Penelope Ann Miller, Eric Thal, Alfre Woodard, Julianne Moore, Andy Romano, Ray McKinnon, William Forsythe, Xander Berkeley, Michael O'Neill, Christopher John Fields, Cathy Moriarty, Billie Neal, Gale Mayron, Faye Grant, Reathel Bean, Marian Seldes, Ellen McElduff, Marisa Miller, Paul Bates, Bill Mullen
Director: Allan Moyle
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

Description

Here's the hilariously outrageous comedy aimed at entertaining everyone! No one ever paid any attention to shy librarian Betty Lou Perkins, until someone found THE GUN IN BETTY LOU'S HANDBAG! And when Betty Lou confesses to a crime she didn't commit, her world turns upside down! The bogus confession launches a series of uproariously funny events as a new, sexy Betty Lou captures headlines, rocks out in nightclubs, outwits the mob, and wins cheers from the townspeople! Starring a truly exceptional cast including Penelope Ann Miller (KINDERGARTEN COP) and Cathy Moriarty (SOAPDISH), get ready for a fun-filled adventure that's loaded with laughs from beginning to end!

Customer Reviews:

I'll buy the DVD just for the bar scenes........2005-08-25

The singer in the bar scenes (mentioned by a previous reviewer) is Steve Pryor, the "best guitarist you'll never hear". He is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and has an impressive list of accomplishments including his own CD's. Apparently there's no soundtrack CD from this movie available. Too bad. Also, there are several good shots of the keyboard player, David Busey.

Classic Early 90's Touchstone Picture.......2004-11-20

"The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag" falls under the same category as other beloved late 80's/early-90's films put out by Touchstone Pictures such as "Adventures in Babysitting" or "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead." Certainly not enduring works of cinematic brilliance to be studied by film students forever, but charming little films that hold a ton of entertainment value nonetheless. Not to mention these films also serve as windows into what life was like in the late 80's and early 90's, a much more innocent and light-hearted time in American pop culture. Penelope Ann Miller is delightful in the title role. And the supporting cast is brilliant as well. Eric Thal plays her less-than-appreciative cop husband who will mend his ways by the end of the film. Ray McKinnon is the cop sidekick who reassures Betty Lou's husband that Betty Lou will definitely learn plenty from a night behind bars and that his own wife Joan could use the same. Julianne Moore plays Betty Lou's kooky sister. Cathy Moriarty is brilliant as the hooker Betty Lou meets in prison. And Alfre Woodard delivers a delightfully comic turn as Betty Lou's novice attorney. The violent scenes are a little heavy-handed, but I think it serves the plot well as it shows just how much trouble Betty Lou stirs up for herself and the people she cares about. Overall, just a great, feel-good, early 90's comedy that definitely rewards repeated viewings.

Delightfully Smooth and Fun.......2004-02-03

This flick suprised me as I was not expecting much. And I did not get much, but what I got was light, fun, well acted, and well-written with likeable, attractive and believable characters. It is good for an evening in with popcorn. Laughs in several places and some suspense.

Betty Lou's coming out tonight.......2003-06-18

Although it has its good points, this film is generally of the quality of a made-for-TV film--not something I'd recommend buying or renting.

Betty Lou is a librarian who's not getting the attention she wants and arguably deserves from her police officer husband. He's more interested in his work than her.

There's a murder in their town involving a travelling man who's having an affair with a local married woman.

Betty Lou (with her dog) happens to discover the murder weapon. To gain attention she proclaims herself the murderess. Betty Lou, of red hair, is a sympathetic character and it's fun to see her snub all the interrogating male cops (including her husband) who take her for granted. She also befriends a local prostitute while in jail and otherwise asserts herself as she hasn't before.

It's not all fun, however, for there are some southern Mafia characters about led by a particularly evil man named Bodine (how original). There are a few scenes of gratuitous violence that were a big turn off.

The climax is somewhat improbable but something you might expect in a TV movie.

Also, there's a scene in a country bar where the singers (names unknown) recreate faithfully the great Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris duet of "Love Hurts."

Nice Surprise.......2003-06-10

I'm channel surfing trying to find something to get me through morning coffee and settled on this movie simply because the title interested me. The review by Inkslinger is perfect so I won't go through all the particulars again. I enjoyed this little film and will eventually buy it.

The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag [Region 2]

Average customer rating:

I'll buy the DVD just for the bar scenes.
Classic Early 90's Touchstone Picture
Delightfully Smooth and Fun
Betty Lou's coming out tonight
Nice Surprise

The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag [Region 2]
Starring: Penelope Ann Miller , Eric Thal , Alfre Woodard , Julianne Moore , and Andy Romano
Director: Allan Moyle
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B0001KZNBA

Customer Reviews:

I'll buy the DVD just for the bar scenes........2005-08-25

Classic Early 90's Touchstone Picture.......2004-11-20

Delightfully Smooth and Fun.......2004-02-03

Betty Lou's coming out tonight.......2003-06-18

Although it has its good points, this film is generally of the quality of a made-for-TV film--not something I'd recommend buying or renting.

Betty Lou is a librarian who's not getting the attention she wants and arguably deserves from her police officer husband. He's more interested in his work than her.

There's a murder in their town involving a travelling man who's having an affair with a local married woman.

The climax is somewhat improbable but something you might expect in a TV movie.

Also, there's a scene in a country bar where the singers (names unknown) recreate faithfully the great Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris duet of "Love Hurts."

Nice Surprise.......2003-06-10

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