Wizard-8
On one hand, I can understand why there are probably a lot of people who wouldn't like this movie. There's barely a plot here, for one thing. It takes forever for the central conflict to kick in, and when it does start, it goes very slowly. In fact, I think the movie could be edited down to fit a one hour time slot with commercials. Also, the characters are at times very stupid. I know this is supposed to be a comedy, but some viewers will be groaning at characters not using common sense. The movie also looks cheap, with simple special effects and other low budget production values.I'll admit all the above... yet at the same time, I found the movie to be surprisingly likable. It helps that they cast a couple of good leads. Hill and Borgnine both have a lot of charm and talent with comedy, and they shine and bring in a smile whenever they are on screen. There is also some amusing slapstick that only the Italians seem to know how to bring on film. And even the at times desperateness the filmmakers had with their low budget (such as showing stock footage of an atomic explosion - upside down!) will be funny to many viewers. If you like the other comic movies of Terence Hill, chances are you'll be charmed by this one despite its many shortcomings.
sidlane
It's been at least 20 years since I've seen this movie, and I still can't get it out of my head. I just found out that it's being re-released on DVD February 27, 2007! I pre-ordered this on February 1st and can't wait.This movie is everything a cult classic dreams to be - quasi-famous actors, cheesy FX, corny music, and not-your-average plot. This is the type of movie that film was made for. If you're tired of the plastic, bar-coded, multi-million dollar, computer-generated, A-list-stars-competing-for-camera-time, over-marketed blockbuster, then this is your movie. It was made for the average Joe.If you like movies like "Looker", "Beast Master", or "Swamp Thing", then "Super Fuzz" is for you. I'll definitely be having a "Super Fuzz" party when this comes in.
view_and_review
The last time I saw Super Fuzz had to be about 15 years ago. That was probably the 50th time I had seen it. Even though it has been a while since I've seen Super Fuzz, I remember that it was a movie I was fond of and probably will always be fond of. It was about a police officer that acquired super powers by witnessing a nuclear explosion. Sure, it wasn't that original and it was a bit comic bookish, but that is not what made the movie. What made the movie is what he did with his new found super powers that he lost whenever he saw the color red. Oh this movie was hilarious. He did one silly thing after another with his powers all the while he annoyed the heck out of his partner. This was an excellent family movie that was just plain funny. The actors chosen for the main characters were a perfect fit and the story just flowed. I give Super Fuzz high marks, it is a must see.
Aaron Empsall
This was an HBO classic that I first saw when I was about 7 years old back in 1985. I loved the concept of a super powered cop at the time, and the name, Super Fuzz, was just really cool sounding to a 7 year old boy. I remember pretending to be Super Fuzz and when I saw red I would fall down just like the famous chase scene.This is great for what it is, a ridiculous cop B-movie that apparently kids from the eighties who had HBO will love and have fond memories from. However, the acting is horrible, and the story is barely there. In the end, prepare to be disappointed and have a small chunk of your childhood ruined. I re-watched it and realized I ruined the innocence of that 7 year old boy. Do yourself a favor. Don't re-watch it if you liked it once upon a time, and if you are just now watching it, then you probably are going to hate it, especially if you were born after 1982. Good Luck!
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