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Summary: Sub-'Burbs
Review: While I found the humor of 'The 'Burbs' kinda cute and occasionally giggle-inducing, it wasn't really all that funny to me. Ya got Tom Hanks in the usual 'reluctant-hero-caught-in-the-middle-of-it-all' role he usually played back in the mid-to-late 80s, with his trademark expression of outraged incredulity poppin' up when he's been pushed just a bit too far by his odd neighbors. Throw in the quasi-psychotic weirdness of Bruce Dern's character, and the cool-dudeness of then-teen-heartthrob Corey Feldman, and you've got a little something that's fun to watch, but ends up well short of being a bona fide laugh riot. Which was pretty much par for the course for most of Hanks' 80s comedies following 'Bachelor Party'. Ah well, there's always 'Forrest Gump' if I ever feel the need to watch a truly funny Tom Hanks flick... 'Late
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Summary: Beware of the Klopeks!
Review: The Burbs was one of my favorite movies as a child and I was so thrilled when I finally found it on DVD! It is extremely an late 80's film but it still has magic that will always be with this movie! Tom Hanks is the star in this movie. Basically he is vacation when he notices that his new neighbors are fishy to say the least. Him and his two neighbors decide to investigate. They try to get information many different comical ways-and in the end they end up even in the Klopek's house (the weird neighbors). When in the house they end up hitting a gas line and blowing up the house when this happens they are set to be arrested but something will turn up to prove the Klopek's were not who they acted like they were. This movie is filled with humor and is an over all good time. But to those it is 80's acting and it is 80's looking. Which I personally like but some may not enjoy. If you love 80's flicks this is one to add to your list!
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Summary: Comedy Classic
Review: The 'Burbs is one of my all-time favorite movies. Like wine or cheese, this movie gets better with age and multiple viewings. It just gets funnier and funnier as jokes and gags you did not notice the first time reveal themselves. No matter what kind of a day you had, or how you are feeling, The 'Burbs will cheer you up.
Tom Hanks is so funny in his over-the-top performance as Ray Peterson, the suburbanite whose week-long summer vacation is interrupted by strange goings on in his suburban neighborhood. A strange family has been living next door for a month. Strange sounds are issuing out of this family's basement. Figures are seen digging in the backyard. Ray's friends, immature Art and ex-Vietnam vet Rumsfeld decide to spy on the neighbors. Ray's and Rumsfeld's wives are the voice of reason, sure that the neighbors are just a little odd.
When the family makes its appearance, it is worth the wait. A great cast was assembled to play the strange Klopeks. My favorite is Henry Gibson from Martin and Rowan's Laugh In as Dr. Werner Klopek.
Who says suburban life is boring?
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Summary: Your neighbors are like a box of chocolates....
Review: You never know what they're doing!
The Burbs is one the box-office flop comedies Tom Hanks did before his breakthrough performance in "BIG". While the movie has its flaws there are some hilarious moments.
Tom Hanks plays a man on vacation at home. He and his friends are out to get to the bottom of the mystery and their quest to find the truth about a missing neighbor. A plot full of funny twists and turns, Hanks is solid here showing us his future greatness. The movie is definitely worth a rental.
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Summary: Funny suburban humor
Review: My husband and I rented this film as a joke after moving from the city to the suburbs, and it really cracked us up. We could see things in the movie that we were beginning to do ourselves (like keeping tabs on who just got the new TV delivered down the street, who needs to water their lawn, etc). Recommended viewing for others who have made a similar transition.
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Summary: THIS MOVIE IS JUST SRAIGHT UP FUNNY!!!!
Review: THIS MOVIE IS HYSTERRICAL AND I LOVED IT, BUY IT AND YOU WOULD ENJOY IT.
Rating:
Summary: Sub-'Burbs
Review: While I found the humor of `The `Burbs' kinda cute and occasionally giggle-inducing, it wasn't really all that funny to me. Ya got Tom Hanks in the usual `reluctant-hero-caught-in-the-middle-of-it-all' role he usually played back in the mid-to-late 80s, with his trademark expression of outraged incredulity poppin' up when he's been pushed just a bit too far by his odd neighbors. Throw in the quasi-psychotic weirdness of Bruce Dern's character, and the cool-dudeness of then-teen-heartthrob Corey Feldman, and you've got a little something that's fun to watch, but ends up well short of being a bona fide laugh riot. Which was pretty much par for the course for most of Hanks' 80s comedies following `Bachelor Party'. Ah well, there's always `Forrest Gump' if I ever feel the need to watch a truly funny Tom Hanks flick... `Late
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Summary: Tom Hanks at his funniest
Review: This is a very excellent film. Tom Hanks is halirously funny in this film. Very crazy antics and it will keep you glued to your seat. Co-stars are just as crazy as Tom Hanks is. One to definately add to your comedy/mystery collection.
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