Walter Matthau,
Robin Williams,
Jerry Reed,
James Wainwright,
Kristen Vigard
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Director Michael Ritchie spoofs survivalists in this rambling black comedy. Donald Quinelle (Robin Williams) is a successful young executive who is called to his boss' office one morning and is fired ... read more
DVD Release Date: April 23, 2002
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January 16, 2011This movie brings to light the real cold war and nuclear paranoia of the 80s, but in a lighthearted way. Williams is particularly frantic in this movie, but pretty funny for the most part, and Matthau is the straight man to his mania, which often makes him look bored with the mo... read more
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October 8, 2010It was enjoyable enough to watch, I'd say, not that I'd recommend it to anyone. The story has good intentions, the actors do their best, and there are some funny scenes. It just felt so mediocre, like some scenes were pushing too hard to get a laugh out of you, and Williams' pe... read more
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June 27, 2010Very good comedy. Matthau, Williams, and Reed all three play off of each other wonderfully. Gave me some good laughs and it is a movie I will watch over and over again.
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February 28, 201002/28/10 1983
This is a great comedy classic always fun to watch, back when Robin Williams was funny. Great cast including Walter Mauthau, and Jerry Reed , if you never got the chance to see this give it a shot! -
December 24, 2009Considering Robin Williams and Walter Matthau are the stars, I would have expected a LOT more, but the script they had to work with certainly did not use their comic talents to their fullest. There are a few funny scenes, but there should have been a lot more.
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July 21, 2009i'll remember i saw this film i was an teen about an 1990's. actor robin williams are the greatest funnniest and wild along with walter matthau. i see another starring jerry reed who from "smokey and the bandit" trilogy in it. so this film is hilarious!
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January 6, 2008Absolutely hilarious... Jerry Reed, Walter Matthau, and Robin Williams play off one another so well. This movie is so much better than it ever got credit for.
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September 8, 2007I would almost bet that not many people have seen this movie.It is worth seeing again and again.Robin Williams and Walter Matthau are hilarious in this movie.Great performance by Jerry Reed.
Critic Reviews
December 19, 2005
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
August 20, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A wayward mess.
June 26, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
June 4, 2003
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
No review available.
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
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