80s Movies Fever!

Fletch (1985) Genre: comedy Starring:  Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, Geena Davis, George Wendt Directed by:  Michael Ritchie Script by:  Andrew Bergman WHAT IS ABOUT? A newspaper reporter goes undercover to write an article about drug trafficking in Los Angeles, when a total stranger offers him money to... kill him. No wonder that this quickly becomes an even more interesting story... and a more deadly too. WORTH WATCHING? Definitely! It's a classic You don't wonna miss! It's a bit complicated though, as for a comedy, as there is a lot of investigation, and a bit of thriller in it as well. Still, Chevy does a great job, and even when his life is put at risk, he can't stop make viewers laugh. It may seem a bit unrealistic because of it, he's not that much of an investigate reporter, as he's never serious in what he's doing. Still, it's something I bought and enjoyed. And it will enterain You as well, for sure. There...

Big (1988) Starring:  Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton, Mercedes Ruehl Directed by:  Penny Marshall Script by:  Gary Ross, Anne Spielberg WHAT IS ABOUT? As a small boy's wish becomes reality, he must go to the city and live an adult's life, until he will find a way to regain his real body and age. WORTH WATCHING? Absolutely! This is a classic and still a good entertaining funny movie to watch. There's not much to add, You must see it by Yourself. I'm not sure if Tom Hanks' role deserved an Oscar Animation though. He's good as always, but can't call it anything genious. It was a well written role, and well executed of course. Although, it's always amazes me in this kind of movies that grown-up kids act much more childish, than as they were still boys. It's kind of common actually, and "Big" goes with the same approach. I'm not sure if I could call it "realistic" as well. It would be probabl...

Real Men (1987) Genre: comedy Starring:  James Belushi, John Ritter Written and Directed by:  Dennis Feldman WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? When a person crucial to a save-the-world mission gets killed, a CIA agent (  James Belushi  ) must escort his lookalike (  John Ritter  ) from one coast of the United States to another, in order to make a a deal... with Aliens. WORTH WATCHING? Yes. It's totally weird, it looks cheap, and makes no sense, but at the same time things that make it so unconvential make it original and watchable as well. The script is totally crazy, I don't think anyone cared to think it over while writitng or greenlighting it's production. It's more like a kid's story, child play's scenario made on the spot. But it's surprisingly funny, even if it's stupid at some many times. It's strong point is the cast, and the characters. James Belushi and John Ritter play very well together, and their roles are surprisinly likeable, ane believable too. I...

Date with an Angel (1987) Genre: Comedy Starring:  Michael E. Knight, Phoebe Cates, Emmanuelle Beart Directed and written by:  Tom McLoughlin WHAT IS IT ABOUT? A soon-to-be married fellow finds an injured angel in his pool. WORTH WATCHING? Yes. It's not a laugh-out-loud type of a comedy, most of the gags that were probably supposed to be funny do not work, and it's not even a well made movie... though it's still watchable because of all the Angel scenes... and Phoebe Cates! Without those two - beaituful blonde-haired Emmanuelle Beart and suprisingly comedy-skiller Phoebe, this movie woulnd't make any sense. I didn't care much about the main hero, he was a pretty nice fellow, with a big heart, but I didn't find anything special about this performance. Same with his collegues who were supposed to bring the laughing moments because of their stupidity and craziness... or at least I guess so. But even if they failed to bring anything good to the movie, the angel itse...

Hero at Large (1980) Genre: Comedy Starring:  John Ritter, Anne Archer Directed by:  Martin Davidson Scripy by:  AJ Carothers WHAT IS IT ABOUT? When a struggling actor beats a bunch of thugs while still wearing his superhero costume, he becomes a sensation and inspiration for the entire city of New York. WORTH WATCHING? Yes. It's surprisingly sweet. It's not a laugh-out-laud type of a comedy. I can't remember any laugs actually, but it's more like a feel-good type of the movie. You smile all the time, because you enjoy the story and because it's characters are very very likeable and you care about their life. The movie itself looks kind of old and cheap, as it is more like a 70s movie, than 80s movie really, and I guess it story wouln't do well if it was shot today. But since it was filmed BEFORE the whole superhero movie boom it actually does a pretty good job. The story itself is somewhat unbelievable, and I'm not sure if hero's relationship with the ...

Money Pit (1986) Genre: Comedy Starring:  Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov Directed by:  Richard Benjamin Script:  David Giller WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? A loving New York couple is suddenly forced to move out of their place and find a new home. Knowing that it's almost impossible to find any means of housing in the city, they decide to buy a mantion outside the town. But what seems like an occasion of a life time, with time proves that it's definitely worth the little amount of money they've paid for it... or that it's worth even less. They decide to put their money into it and turn it into their dream house anyway... but will their love and relationship withstand their never ending problems? And so... will the house still stand after that? ;) WORTH WATCHING? Yes and No, depending on what kind of mood do You seek to get by watching the comedy. It's pretty much sweet actually, with it's beninning, and the ending... but I do believe that the comedy's ma...

Genre: comedy Starring:  Ted Danson,  Howie Mandel Directed by:  Blake Edwards ( badly underpayed, forced to direct it or impersonated by someone ) Script by:  a total weirdo WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT? I don't know. I don't care. I didn't get the story during the first 20 minutes or more, and then decided to turn if off. WORTH WATCHING? NO. If You're a die hard Ted Danson fan or Howie Mandel fan You can try. But seriously, it's madness, it's totally out of any sense. With acting, with story, with dialogue, with pacing and so on. I'm very much into the 80s, fashion, cars, hair styles and so on, so I tend to get trough a lot of bad movies... but... I didn't try to get trough this one. What I did like were the ladies. Some real beauties. But I was even more surprised then to learn that it's hard to find who's playing them! Seriously! There this fine lady, with some dialogue, doing a scene with Ted Danson, a sex scene in some way, and... there's no...

Genre: comedy Starring:  Chevy Chase, Sigourney Weaver, Gregory Hines Director:  Bud Yorkin WHAT IT'S ABOUT? A group of arm dealers tries to sell weapons to a dictator. IS IT WORTH WATCHING OR BUYING? It depends. If You are a die-hard Chevy Chase fan, or 80s fun, sure. You can have it. But... if You're simply looking for a comedy and laughs You should avoid it. It's unfunny, there's are NO LAUGHS. It's supposed to be a comedy. But it's really not. Who ever knows what this movie is, and is about, and what was the reason it was made should get a Noble prize. It's main problem and only problem is the story. It's totally uninteresting. You won't care about the characters and what's going on. There's no comedy, no drama, no real goals to follows. There's scenes that are probably supposed to be funny, but they don't really work. On the other hand... It has good actors and GOOD ACTING. It's pretty well directed at most times ( excluding ...

Overboard ( 1987 ) Genre: Comedy, romantic comedy, Starring:  Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell Director:  Garry Marshall Script:  Leslie Dixon WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT:  When a poor carpenter (  Kurt Russell  ) gets ripped off by a rich lady (  Goldie Hawn  ) and then ( literally! ) thrown out by her, he will use every chance to have his personal vendetta! So when in a suprising twist she loses her memory and he's the only one around who knows who the bi...ch really is... he decides to fool everyone and her especially... by claiming her to be his lost wife!... and so to have his sweet revenge! WORTH IT?  Hell yeah  IT'S WORTH IT! Ok. I know that it might sound somewhat creepy the way I told this story, but it's not... well maybe it is a bit... if You give it a second thought ;) It's just hard to pick those few best words to describe what this show is all about and not give everything away. Perhaps I've already given away even too much, as Goldi...

My Blue Heaven (1990) Genre: Comedy Starring:  Steve Martin & Rick Moranis Directed by:  Herbert Ross ( that guy from 'Footloose' ) Script:  Nora Ephron ( that lady from 'When Harry met Sally' ) WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT:  A 10000 $ suit mobster from New York (  Steve Martin  ) is forced to move into a tiny quiet pisshole somewhere in California after taking part in the witness protection program. Bored by his new life and way too accustomed to his past activities he will do everything to change this place into a city "worth" living in... and the uptight FBI guardsman (  Rick Moranis  ) go mad at the same time!     To Watch it or Not... This is a Question! WATCH  I'd say. It's not as good as it could be, but still worth Your time, and not just once! It has some flaws and some strong points. Surprisingly, even to myself, one of the worst thing in it is... Rick Moranis! A great comedy actor, one of my big favorites to say more, is just ...

Big Trouble in Little China ( 1986 ) Genre: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Starring:  Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun Director:  John Carpenter Script:  Gary Goldman, David Z. Weinstein WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: When a truck driver Jak Burton (  Kurt Russell  ) wins a gambling game he will have to go to hell and meet an ancient warlord to claim his money... and to save the world at the same time! Ok. So the way I've described above sounds probably even better than the movie actually looks. But... You have to believe ( if You still haven't watched it yet ) that it's really hard to tell what the whole thing is about. But... incase You'd like to resign from watching yet already do not be afraid.  IT'S WORTH IT. It has a lot of good stuff in it. And it has Kurt Russel and beautifull Kim Cattrall as well. And there are martial arts. And some gunfights as well. And a bit of comedy. And a bit o kitsch. Lots and lots of kitsch to be honest by this is a g...