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Summary: Great Movie for the Cougs
Review: Any movie which contains the fight song of the greatest university on the face of the Earth, no doubt, is worth five stars if not more. Besides that, it is just a great movie. Go Cougs!!!!!
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Summary: "Move This Log And I'll Sleep With Each One Of You".
Review: Back in 1984, Tom Hanks was on a roll. After making it big on the small screen in the popular comedy, Bosom Buddies, and making an even bigger "Splash" in the 1983 film directed by Ron Howard, Hanks started gaining prominance as an actor. His next film, 1984s Bachelor Party, brought his persona to a much different audience which did not stop the film from becoming a success. 1985s Volunteers, however, would be a different story. Although this film is about Ivy Leager, Lawrence Bourne III (Hanks) who joins the Peace Corp to get out of a gambling dept, it is not for a huge audience. However, there are a couple of important reasons to own it. 1. This was the 2nd and final teaming of Hanks with fellow "Splash" costar, John Candy, who's performance in this film as the goodnatured Tom Tuttle can be hard not to laugh at (the brainwashing scene is a killer). 2. Volunteers is the movie where Hanks met his wife, Rita Wilson, who costars with him as Beth Wexler. It's just a lot of fun to watch the chemestry between these two and also quite touching since they are still together today. One of my favorite scenes is when Beth is unsuccessfully trying to get the natives to move a log, so Lawrence tells her to repeat something he says in their language, and after she does, the natives scurry the log away. "What did I just say?", she asks him. He replies, "Move this log and I'll sleep with each one of you". A silly but intimate exchange between the two of them. This DVD is not bad as far as price is concerned and it's even shown in the Widescreen Format (1.85:1), but you may not know that since the back of the case is a bit unclear (the only indication is "Aspect 16:9", which some people may not understand). Even the original theatrical trailer is here in Widescreen. Plus you even get some nice Cast & Crew Bios. So if you really enjoy Tom Hanks and/or John Candy, check this film out. "It's not that I can't help these people, it's just that...I don't want to".-Tom Hanks as Lawrence Bourne III
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Summary: "Move This Log And I'll Sleep With Each One Of You".
Review: Back in 1984, Tom Hanks was on a roll. After making it big on the small screen in the popular comedy, Bosom Buddies, and making an even bigger "Splash" in the 1983 film directed by Ron Howard, Hanks started gaining prominance as an actor. His next film, 1984s Bachelor Party, brought his persona to a much different audience which did not stop the film from becoming a success. 1985s Volunteers, however, would be a different story. Although this film is about Ivy Leager, Lawrence Bourne III (Hanks) who joins the Peace Corp to get out of a gambling dept, it is not for a huge audience. However, there are a couple of important reasons to own it. 1. This was the 2nd and final teaming of Hanks with fellow "Splash" costar, John Candy, who's performance in this film as the goodnatured Tom Tuttle can be hard not to laugh at (the brainwashing scene is a killer). 2. Volunteers is the movie where Hanks met his wife, Rita Wilson, who costars with him as Beth Wexler. It's just a lot of fun to watch the chemestry between these two and also quite touching since they are still together today. One of my favorite scenes is when Beth is unsuccessfully trying to get the natives to move a log, so Lawrence tells her to repeat something he says in their language, and after she does, the natives scurry the log away. "What did I just say?", she asks him. He replies, "Move this log and I'll sleep with each one of you". A silly but intimate exchange between the two of them. This DVD is not bad as far as price is concerned and it's even shown in the Widescreen Format (1.85:1), but you may not know that since the back of the case is a bit unclear (the only indication is "Aspect 16:9", which some people may not understand). Even the original theatrical trailer is here in Widescreen. Plus you even get some nice Cast & Crew Bios. So if you really enjoy Tom Hanks and/or John Candy, check this film out. "It's not that I can't help these people, it's just that...I don't want to".-Tom Hanks as Lawrence Bourne III
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Summary: "Move This Log And I'll Sleep With Each One Of You".
Review: Back in 1984, Tom Hanks was on a roll. After making it big on the small screen in the popular comedy, Bosom Buddies, and making an even bigger "Splash" in the 1983 film directed by Ron Howard, Hanks started gaining prominance as an actor. His next film, 1984s Bachelor Party, brought his persona to a much different audience which did not stop the film from becoming a success. 1985s Volunteers, however, would be a different story. Although this film is about Ivy Leager, Lawrence Bourne III (Hanks) who joins the Peace Corp to get out of a gambling dept, it is not for a huge audience. However, there are a couple of important reasons to own it. 1. This was the 2nd and final teaming of Hanks with fellow "Splash" costar, John Candy, who's performance in this film as the goodnatured Tom Tuttle can be hard not to laugh at (the brainwashing scene is a killer). 2. Volunteers is the movie where Hanks met his wife, Rita Wilson, who costars with him as Beth Wexler. It's just a lot of fun to watch the chemestry between these two and also quite touching since they are still together today. One of my favorite scenes is when Beth is unsuccessfully trying to get the natives to move a log, so Lawrence tells her to repeat something he says in their language, and after she does, the natives scurry the log away. "What did I just say?", she asks him. He replies, "Move this log and I'll sleep with each one of you". A silly but intimate exchange between the two of them. This DVD is not bad as far as price is concerned and it's even shown in the Widescreen Format (1.85:1), but you may not know that since the back of the case is a bit unclear (the only indication is "Aspect 16:9", which some people may not understand). Even the original theatrical trailer is here in Widescreen. Plus you even get some nice Cast & Crew Bios. So if you really enjoy Tom Hanks and/or John Candy, check this film out. "It's not that I can't help these people, it's just that...I don't want to".-Tom Hanks as Lawrence Bourne III
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Summary: A Star Is (Almost) Bourne
Review: Before Tom Hanks really hit it Big as one of America's favorite film stars, he took on roles that are now overshadowed by turns in Philadephia, Forrest Gump, and Saving Private Ryan. One of the most underated efforts from the early period is the comedy Volunteers.
Life has taken a turn for the worse for Lawrence Bourne III (Hanks). He's on the run from the bookies, in debt for $28,000 and, although he comes from money, nothing but trouble seems to be coming his way. Wanting to escape his troubles, he convinces a friend to let him take his place on a plane leaving soon for Thailand - but before he knows it, he ends up in region as a member of the Peace Corps. Down amongst the do-gooders like Tom Tuttle from Tacoma (John Candy) and the pretty Beth Wexler (Rita Wilson) Lawrence has his work cut out for him. While the others are teaching the natives how to boil water, he's showing them how to play bridge. But when the small village finds itself caught up in a battle between a CIA supported warlord and communist revolutionary forces, Lawrence must delay his plans for opening a Thai nightclub and romancing Beth.
Written by Ken Levine and David Issacs, a team noted for penning episodes of M*A*S*H and Cheers, the screenplay allows for the great chemistry, comedic give and take between Hanks and the late great Candy. Throwing Wilson (the future Mrs. Hanks) into the mix was a good move as well. Directed by Star Trek film vet Nicholas Meyer, it's nice to know he is a versatile talent going from the final frontier to comedy with ease. The film really is better than most give it credit for.
The DVD extras are a disappointment. Cast and crew bios and the film's theatrical trailer are all you get here.
The film is by no means problem free. But those issues are minor. Give Volunteers a look and it will make you smile.
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Summary: A lot better movie than it gets credit for.
Review: Glad to see only one bad review for this movie. I loved it. It really just depends what you like in a movie. I loved 1941 but hated American Pie. If your an Adam Sandler fan then I bet you hate it too. If your a Hanks or Candy fan then you must see it. Alan5973 has most of the high points covered. Great lines. The Tom Tuttle from Tacoma brainwash is classic. I also think it is cool seeing Hanks and Wilson together.
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Summary: Hilarious one-liners and great physical comedy in '60s spoof
Review: Hanks and Candy at their best. If you grew up in, or have any appreciation for '60s culture, you will really appreciate this film. Spoofing everything from the folk music endemic to the Peace Corps in the '60s and the absurd one-dimensionality of communism (if not capitalism), it's a laugh a minute. One of Hanks' earlier films, it shows off his natural humor and appeal. Takes place mostly in Thailand where Candy and Hanks are supposed to be building a bridge to improve the locals' infrastructure and living conditions. Along the way, they've got to deal with a whacked out, over zealous CIA agent, a local Communist military leader, and the local drug lords and his sumo bodyguards. All the while, Hanks is romancing his future real-life wife who is totally serious while he's just in to figure a new angle to make a buck.
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Summary: Funny, but not everyone will like it
Review: I found this movie very funny in the theatre and bought the VHS tape so I could see it again and have it for parties. It's predictable in spots, but John Candy's performance is hilarious and some of the other characterizations also really make the film. The laughs aren't a mile a minute, but they are frequent. You can enjoy this film more than once. The humor might not be some peoples' cup of tea. If you don't like slapstick or sexual innuendo, you might want to pass on this one ...
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Summary: Funny, but not everyone will like it
Review: I found this movie very funny in the theatre and bought the VHS tape so I could see it again and have it for parties. It's predictable in spots, but John Candy's performance is hilarious and some of the other characterizations also really make the film. The laughs aren't a mile a minute, but they are frequent. You can enjoy this film more than once. The humor might not be some peoples' cup of tea. If you don't like slapstick or sexual innuendo, you might want to pass on this one ...
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Summary: A Movie Tom Hanks would like to forget
Review: I'd actually like to give this 0 stars.
This lame film set in Southeast Asia is a complete waste of time.
I love John Candy and miss him very much, but would not watch this film again even if it was the only way to see John. And Tom Hanks has become one of greatest livingg actors.
That being said this film stinks. It is a poorly written about some peace corps types dealing with some way over done CIA types.
Rent or by Plains, Trains or Automobiles, you'll be a lot happier.
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