Steinesongo
Too many fans seem to be blown away
StunnaKrypto
Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Lollivan
It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
ipekmine
What you say after seeing this movie, Pucked, depends on what you'd expected beforehand, I guess. I for one had hoped for a light comedy, not an Oscar-nominee but simply an easy watch. And that's exactly what I found. Jon Bon Jovi did a real decent job as Frank, I think, and I laughed -a time or two- through the movie and that's okay. After all, I didn't expect more so I wasn't disappointed at all. I heard comments about this movie saying that it was not realistic and that Frank wouldn't have been that lucky if it were real life. Well, who said this is a documentary, anyway? Of course it's not reflecting real life, it's just criticizing people's problems with credit card and mis-used cards and I think the message's transferred successfully through the comedy.
flink-7
Such a horrible movie full with clichés. Of course the ending is so the be known when the movie starts. The drivers license read 123456789 as registration number come on put some effort in a movie instead of taking the first inspireless story you can think of.All the characters are so stereo typed it will make you cry to start off with. Let alone the plot. If you just wanted to star in a movie as being john bon jovi you could have also chosen to be in a random low budget movie which would actually come out nicer.Can't imagine that he really would like to be associated with this movie. Maybe a thing he might wanna forget soon and focus on music again?
Andi Jack
I was actually in this film (I played one of the Almighty Swans) and am extremely surprised AND upset that my name was not mentioned in the credits. I spent over a month and a half working on this film. To not be mentioned in the credits is absolutely discourteous and unethical. Give credit where credit is due.As far as the movie goes, it's "typical National Lampoons humor". If you like it, you'll most likely enjoy the film. If it's not your bag, then I wouldn't bother. The film is a bit discontinuous and lacks in depth. If nothing else, watch it for the FABULOUS Almighty Swans that didn't make the credits. I'm sure that most of the Fearsome Foxes didn't make the list either...
princessariane
This National Lampoon's movie was supposed to be a comedy. After the finished filming it in Greensboro, they took it out to L.A. to try and "humorize" it, adding a camel in the beginning and replacing a few lines. Jon Bon Jovi, as much as I love him, was so awkward in the role of Frank. The color of his outfits were all wrong, his pants too tight, his smile (and quite possibly his best feature) was barely used, and just seemed like a giant trying not to step on little kids, scrunched over and brooding. Nora Dunn as Frank's sister was limited to her badgering him the entire film. The entire time. Did I mention it was the entire time? Frank's nephew (Leona's son)Jonathan Furr was precious and funny and truly the sunshine of comedy in the scenes he was in. Jonathan Furr was a small young quiet boy in the 40's in Two Soldiers- to see him in this role, where he cusses and somewhat resembles the young nephews in The Wedding Singer, is quite a turn for him. He will only continue to shine as he gets older. Pat Kilbane from MadTV was hilarious as Elvis. He really brought a lightheartedness to the role (as him playing a homeless man who refused a sandwich because he as a vegetarian). His comedic timing saved the scenes he was in. Estella Warren has a big part, mentioning all 5 times that she was on screen how much she thought Frank "used to be a great lawyer". Funny, the script didn't seem to have her repeat that one line over and over, but that's how it came out. Cary Elwes didn't have a chance. While he elicited a few laughs trying to cross examine a poodle, only to get bit, and making a child cry, all one can say after watching him is "At least he tried". David Faustino narrating the story was droll, but his acting in the film was probably the most believable and the most likable. He will always be recognized as Bud Bundy, and probably will always carry a bit of that character in all performances because of that, but he seemed more the main character than Frank because of his ability to express more than one emotion and his trials of dating Wendy. Wendy. Dot Marie Jones playing Wendy was fantastic. She not only had the best lines, but was truly the best actor and character in the movie. Everything from the introduction of her (as a woman), to crying over her ex cheating on her, to wearing her plant as a necklace, to baring all for Carl, to supporting Carl and carrying him off the ice, this woman was the shining laugh in an otherwise slow drama. There is more nudity than I expected (besides Wendy baring all, there are 2 locker room scenes with 1/2 or fully naked women). While the Swans and Foxes were always looked at as a way to sell the film, there either wasn't enough, or was too much of them to make them seem like an integral part of the story. I also expected more comedy. Unfortunately, films aren't always what they appear, or are supposed to be.
