Hollywood_Yoda
Arguably the best film Chevy Chase made. It's a laugh riot from start to finish with Chevy, as Andy Farmer, gets into all sorts of mischief imaginable.Andy's a big city newspaper writer looking to settle down in the country with his wife and to finally write the great American novel. He never expected country life to be so difficult. From a crazy postal delivery driver to the body of the former owner being found in the backyard.The film is a great watch for any fan of comedy or Chevy Chase. The addition of Alice Drummond as Mrs. Dinges, the curator of the local antique shop, she's a hoot.
OX_Bigly
I made an attempt to watch this on NetFlix and got just over half way through it before I had to tap out. I always try to give films I've never seen a fare shake but this movie is tedious.Some of the situations are comically ridiculous and I can see why it's supposed to be funny the stuff I did find funny only worked up a mild chuckle out of me. When you are watching a comedy and asking yourself "where is the stuff I'm going to laugh out loud at?" it's not a good sign.If you are curious and want to know about this film look on wikipedia. and you'll get the same amount of enjoyment. Should have been titled "Mildly Amusing Farm"
LukeCoolHand
Well I thought I had seen Chevy Chase's worst film until I saw this. This is BY FAR his worst movie. My all time favorite is Vacation with Christmas Vacation and European Vacation tied for second. I didn't especially like Vegas Vacation but even that seems like a classic compared to this garbage. Not crazy about the Fletch movies but they are better than this. I know Roger Ebert gave this dull movie 3 and 1/2 stars but I wonder if we were watching the same movie.My least favorite before this was Three Amigos but that is better than Funny Farm. Caddy Shack was a good movie but Chase's role was trounced by Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, and Bill Murray. Chase almost ruined that movie if you ask me, and he was the weakest comedian of the 4. When Chase is too laid back like in Caddysahck and Funny Farm, he is not funny.Talk about milking a character to death. The Saturday Night Live persona Chase created would only stretch so far. I would rather watch paint dry than ever watch this dud of a movie again.
kurtsky
My Favorite Quotes: (Please pardon some quotes are not exact, I cant remember the exact words)Movers: That bridge (It like covered in termites) Black Man (Mover): I wouldn't go over that on a skateboard! White Guy (Mover): Have faith in the craftsmanship of our forefathers Black Man (Mover): Your Forefathers, NOT MY FOREFATHERS! White Guy (Mover): Were Going over it! Black Man (Mover): Oh Lord!Mailman arrives ...Andy Farmer: Those must be the movers Elizabeth Farmer : Perfect Timing Andy Farmer: (Stands In Front of the Manic Mailman trying to run Andy Over) Andy Farmer: Wo the h** was that? Who was that maniac? Elizabeth Farmer : This is mail Andy, that MANIAC was our mailman!The Movers ask for directions the 2nd time... Black Man (Mover): Excuse me, can we have some assistance please? Man: Glad to help Black Man(Mover): Were looking for the town of Redbud Man: Well , if your going to RedBud you sure wouldn't want to start from here. Black Man (Mover): Supossing you have to.After long set of directions.. Man: Or, you can go to the bridge to save yourself sometime. Man: I wouldn't go there If I were you.
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