Stanly (Tom Arnold) unencumbered by common sense logic is able to see the evil underlying plots surrounding his family. And being a man of action is determined to get to the "bottom" or at least stop them. Someone is stealing his garbage in the middle of the night and letters are being pilfered by the Evil Sender (Christopher Lee). On the way he meets many interesting people and even The Lloyd (Frankie Faison). Worried about his being and where abuts the rest of his family follow in his foot steps. Worried that Stanly knows too much aliens pick their nose.
One of my favorite scenes is where Stanly connects with a car battery and gets his brain cells charged; for a fleeting moment he sees everything as we do and wonders how he got into the fix.
It had to take the logic of Brent Forrester to tie all the elements together leaving no lose ends. Brent also wrote for "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill."
You may have recognized Christopher Lee as the bad guy. He has been in over 200 movies including "The Lord of the Rings" as Saruman the White.
Odd, Yet Brilliant
I have to admit I was pretty skeptical about this one-- it looked, well, stupid. And it starts out that way, with just what you'd expect from a young children's comedy-- a family dressed in hideous clothes who are so dumb they take their fish for a walk and search under sofa cushions for missing family members.
But keep watching! A plot develops, slowly transforming the movie into a James-Bond-parody-style film which might even be said to rival the "Austin Powers" films (especially if, like me, you find yourself wishing those films had a few more witticisms and a little less toilet humor. Ok, the whole "Dr. Evil" thing is hilarious, but come on, there are only so many times the word "crap" is actually funny, no matter how strong a Scottish accent you say it with... I realize I'm in a bit of a minority in thinking this way, but I was brought up on the "Pink Panther" movies, and in my mind there's just no substitute for genuine "comedy of errors" humor).
So the Stupids set out on a quest to uncover the Truth. Who is the mysterious "Mr. Sender" (as in, the guy all those letters get returned to)? What diabolical plot lurks in the trash-collector's van? And what is their connection to a gang of international arms dealers? Will the Stupids figure it out? Of course not!... but they will manage to save the world anyways, even if they can't remember how to start their own car.
Favorite thing: Little running jokes and clever references. For example, a minor scene in which Mr. Stupid mistakes a janitor for God, addresses him as "Lord", and is told that the man's name is actually "Lloyd", is recalled later in the film when Mr. Stupid leaps into battle with the unforgettable cry "Stop! In the name of the Lloyd!" If that sort of thing makes you chuckle and roll your eyes at the same time, I guarantee you will like this film.
Completely stupid but that's the point!
This movie is just strange. Acting is bad and the jokes are somewhat funny/bizarre at the same time. I laughed a few times. Rent it before buying it.
We thoroughly enjoyed the first part of this movie and had a lot of laughs. Tom Arnold makes a convincing "good" bad guy, and the kids help the plot along with the grumpy dad. The movie loses steam when the car chase ends and they end up in Tom Arnold's carnival, and then to the dad's executive meeting. To be honest, I gave up on the movie at that point and let the boys play the X-box, as my interest was completely lost. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Tom Arnold - David Paymer Director(s): Arthur Hiller DVD Release Date: Released the 10 February 2004 Usually ships within 24 hours
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This movie is a lot of fun. The basic plot is, two kids Grover and Stacey, lock their parents in the basement after they break the news that they are getting seperated. Grover and Stacey think that all they need is time to work out their problems. Soon Grover's friends decide their parents could use some help, and bring them over. The kids try to help their parents as the parents try to escape. A nosy neighbour across the street is constantly watching, but the kids are determined to get their parents back together. This movie is definitley fun for the whole family. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Jamie Lee Curtis - Kevin Pollak Director(s): Harry Winer DVD Release Date: Released the 01 June 2004 Usually ships within 24 hours
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The Coneheads seem a lot less strange in the movie than they did on Saturday Night Live. The movie Coneheads don't continually freak out unsuspecting visitors or do anything of that sort, which is what they always did TV. When the Coneheads first started out on TV, you'd see someone visit the Conehead house, get freaked out by the weirdness of it all, and (usually) run away.
Oh sure, there are parts in the film where people get freaked out, but no one runs away, so the Coneheads actually start to blend in. When that happens, the Coneheads just aren't as funny. Also, I think the higher budget of the movie and its elaborate storyline took away a lot of the goofiness that made the original Coneheads so great to watch. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Dan Aykroyd - Jane Curtin Director(s): Steve Barron DVD Release Date: Released the 17 April 2001 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Based on a cable-channel Nickelodeon project, Good Burger teams Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson as a contemporary Abbott and Costello team, working a fast-food stand while competing with a major chain outlet right across the street. It's sight gags and physical humor galore, and while the film is aimed at kids there's no reason adults can't enjoy if caught in the right mood. --Tom KeoghMore Info about this DVD Actor(s): Kel Mitchell - Kenan Thompson Director(s): Brian Robbins DVD Release Date: Released the 27 May 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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The film Once Upon a Crime is a classic comedy/crime film with its brilliant cast, fantastic script and plot. The performances are just so hilarious and the intertwining storylines of characters is so cleverly done, you'll laugh all the way to the twisted ending. It is a great "Who Done it?" that manages to hit all the right places and keep you guessing until the end. The features are a behind-the-scenes featurette and the film Trailer, and it is all very cool. If you haven't seen this film yet then don't waste any time and see for yourself just how good this is. More Info about this DVD Director(s): Eugene Levy DVD Release Date: Released the 02 December 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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