ryancorrea
If you want a good laugh you got it! Try to imagine yourself in his shoes. i thought this was as good as hard ways! I thought the movie was very funny and it made me laugh. He was always a good actor. The concept of the movie was good for the age of it. I never thought a old movie would be so funny!! This movie was like a home Simpson moment!! Were did he go at the end? Im not to sure why they make us write 10 lines when this movie was so good it did not need the ten lines to describe it. I was not sure why the end of the movie did not make me laugh like the beginning but i still thought the movie had a great story line to it. -------RyanCorrea------- http://www.howtoearneasycash.com
lambiepie-2
This is one funny film. If you don't think so, it's understandable because growing up in the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia area may help you relate a bit better. All of the stereotypes of that area are there and because its that regional - it makes it the more funnier.Comedian Rodney Dangerfield is the patriarch of the family - a baby photographer who has a drug, gambling, sex, weight and alcohol problem but always managed to love and take care of his family. His wife, played by Candy Azzaraa is a more refined woman who's mother, played by the wonderful Geraldine Fitzgerald is wealthy and controlling as anything and wanted better for her daughter and her family. Rodney's older daughter, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh is about to become the virgin bride to a sassy Puerto Rican, played by the comic Taylor Negron while plucky younger daughter played by Lili Haydn tries to make sanity out of all of this.The grandmother mother 'dies' and even in death tries to control and shape her relatives via marriage by placing in her will that if Rodney looses weight, gives up drugs, extra martial affairs and alcohol in a year, the family would inherit her hundreds of millions of dollars fortune - if not, it all goes to her slimy, pompous assistant. Now the fight between who will receive the money begins and it is indeed funny.This film is full of great stand-up comedians of the time and funny early performances by Joe Pesci and Jeffrey Jones and a few others you've seen in Martin Scorecese films! (Yeah, its regional, even New Yorker Billy Joel Sings the theme song!) It's silly, low brow, low-rent and that is just the perfect vehicle for Rodney Dangerfield and co-horts. A very underrated comedy gem!
MovieAddict2016
This was really the first true Rodney Dangerfield vehicle. It was clearly written with Rodney in mind, or at least edited to fit him after he signed on. As a result, a lot of scenes go nowhere and seem completely random - they're just showcases for some of that famous Rodney Humor. If another actor were cast in the role, the movie would be terrible because the flaws would be outstanding. But when it's Rodney, it all seems to fall into place.The plot involves Rodney's mother-in-law dying and leaving him her fortunes in her will - but only if he cleans up his act first. He has to stop smoking, drinking, doing drugs, and must begin eating healthier.Of course, this can't hold up an entire movie, so the first 35 minutes or so has nothing to do with the rest of the plot. It shows Rodney at home, it shows him hanging out with Joe Pesci, gambling, going to a strip club, etc. Then there is a really bizarre subplot involving his daughter's wedding that contains one long, rambling scene (without Rodney, surprisingly) that goes nowhere.However, Rodney fans will find his typical humor here to enjoy. It may not be as coherent as "Back to School" but it is still a fine showcase for his comedic talents and reveals why Rodney Dangerfield was one of the best comedians of all-time, regardless of how bad the movies he starred in usually were.
ntsci
I was surprised that the comments were so uniformly positive.So I wanted to add some variety.The movie is very funny. Its a humor that explores in an honest way the modern American clash between the values of over indulgence and the prudish restraint that tries unsuccessfully to hold it back. This movies is not just funny, there is a lot of subtle social commentary going on under the surface, but exactly what it ends up saying is unclear.The movie leaves no one out in the process of mocking both the over indulgence of Rodney's character (eating, smoking, drinking, gambling, drugs) and the prudish snobbery of the mother in law.The money grubbing younger daughter, and the frigid older daughter are also hilarious and relevant to the main story of the clash of values. Loved that line of clothing too.Its not perfect. I'd like to have seen the mother in law arrested for fraud. (I believe that faking your own death is a criminal offense! it could also lead to civil litigation by her company's share holders if its publicly traded).One complaint however is that the movie touches upon the issue of addiction and mocks it. IS Rodney's character addicted to his vices or does he just enjoy them. The question is not resolved in the movie though he seems to believe he has addictions (he says so). If its just about opposing values of indulgence vs. prudery than its a great social commentary that is balanced in its mockery. But in touching on addiction it makes light of what are really difficult mental health problems. The last scene is great as a comic ending, but I'm sure many people in AA or GA or other self help recovery groups must be greatly offended by it.
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