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Am I the only one....?

posted 21 years ago by GLRworshipper
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Who actually loves this movie? Somehow, it has become the movie that me and my cousins quote the most. BTW, im 20 and I do have good taste in movies (My top 5 being Goodfellas, Good Will Hunting, Cuckoo's Nest, Pulp Fiction, and American History X).

In regards to comedies I love Planes Trains and Automobiles, Stripes, Ridgemont, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

That being said, perhaps its the cheeziness or something, but I truely find this movie enjoyable and decently acted. Ted Danson IS funny in this role, and his two sidekicks are amusing as well.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if no one reads this, the movie doesn't seem to have many fans. :(

-Kenny

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[–] RaptorTwister 20 years ago

No you guys aren't alone in this I love this movie for many reasons. I myself have a healthy DVD collection (this isn't one of them yet but I am looking to change that) some titles including Stripes, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill 1&2 and comedy classics like Ferris Beuller's Day Off and Airplane!. While the acting was not the best ever this movie still had its charm and its moments (the four of them having their faces re-arranged on Top Gun was just funny I loved the Amuesment Park scene). I am hoping to find this movie on DVD soon becasue I have not seen it in years.

[–] sugar-bear 20 years ago

I agree with you all. I love this movie. I was glad to find the DVD via Ebay. It's an enjoyable classic. All the actors did a fantastic job!!

~~What makes us smile?~~

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[–] rattatatatatatatata 20 years ago

The movie just aired on BBC1 in the UK. It's cool. Never seen it before but I'm deffinitely a fan now. Ordering it right now.

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[–] tila2007 20 years ago

it's a lovely, lovely, lovely movie.....

beware of ze dragon for you are nice and taste good with ketchup...

[–] piece-of-gold 20 years ago

Aw i love this too, i know what you mean about quoting it, it's just one of those that stuck with me from childhood. Culkin dancing to "Do you love me?" is classic.

And i also have a crush on Ted Danson. For some unfathomable reason he makes my stomach flip...

[–] j-gomes 20 years ago

I always hate the guys who go to a fan board of some movie to tell how much he thinks that movie stinks, but is my feeling here!
Can't believe Ted Danson quit Cheers (and therefore forced it's cancelation) because he wanted to do films like this one.

[–] a_fish_called_niles 20 years ago

And i also have a crush on Ted Danson. For some unfathomable reason he makes my stomach flip...

Oh man, i feel exactly the same, though the ponytail did throw me at first I have to admit

[–] kenobiplaysthebanjo 19 years ago

love it

"Is this me?" "Nice A$$ Baby!"
Tommy Vercetti. A man of many talents.

[–] queen_of_chocks 19 years ago

i have to admit that it isn't the best film i've ever seen, but who cares, coz not every film will be the best one ever! i like this film, but i guess i can see how other people dislike it.

i'm not a slut...i'm just popular

[–] RaptorTwister 19 years ago

I am so happy just picked up a copy at a used Video store for $7 the Disc is in mint condition too.

"I'd rather be right than politically correct."-David Weiss

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[–] RaptorTwister 19 years ago

What can I say? The Amusement park scene STILL cracks me up after all these years. BTW I have been to that park it is Paramount's Great America in Santa Clara California and it is awesome.

"I'd rather be right than politically correct."-David Weiss

[–] digitalmonk14 19 years ago

this could possibly be the worst movie of all time you dumb *beep* you shouldnt tell people you like this movie, it makes them want to hurt you

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[–] moviefan-85 18 years ago

I like this movie, watched many times as a kid.

[–] schurke2000 18 years ago

it's been a couple of years since i've watched it the last time but as far as i can remember i really liked it and i was really surprised just now to see that it's only a 3.9 here on imdb!

"I miss you more than that movie missed the point"

[–] zparticles 18 years ago

No, I love it too. I even made sure I visited as many of the places they go to on their "itinerary" in this movie (like the natural history museum, aquarium, etc) when I was in San Francisco! I love the music too.

[–] chrisno27 18 years ago

i like this movie, i love it when they go to the theme park. culkin looks good with long hair

[–] nutsberryfarm 10 years ago

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[–] davids_odd_socks 18 years ago

I love it too, I was shocked when I saw it had such a low rating on here.
It's a classic.

"An' he said: This is what we got for you, kid, try not to lose it." - River Phoenix RIP

[–] alfaznanji 18 years ago

I liked this movie to

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[–] Jonny_D1 18 years ago

Its a great movie!! cant understand the 3 rating, should be more around 6 I say

Last 3 Films Watched

Unforgiven - 9/10
Get Carter (1971) - 5/10
Sin City - 8/10

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[–] stormkingfan 17 years ago

There were a couple of good stupid-funny parts in it, but the main reason why I bought a copy is I liked the sexy blonde seen on the MUNI. The one the detective was distracted by. Her name was Cheryl Lee. Does anyone know anything about her?

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[–] johncalebsanchez 13 years ago

I actually liked it too. When I was a kid they sold books of the movies at the school library(do they still do that?) and i bought it and read the movie before i saw it which made it cooler to me. The scene where the two guys led by Saul Rubinek are walking through the city with the "treasure" map and theyre counting their steps and some guy on the street messes them up when he's yelling out prices or something, and then saul just punches him. That was hysterical!!

[–] Krissette 17 years ago

Love this film. I think Bobby/Carl made the movie really and yeah the amusement park is the best scene!

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