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Summary: "SKIN DEEP": one of the best! One of Blake Edwards' funniest
Review: I originally saw this movie "Skin Deep" in 1989 when it first played in movie theatres! I own the laserdisc, which has the full screen ratio and in mono, while I am leaning towards purchasing the DVD, which consists of the letterbox (widescreen: 2.35:1 ratio, which I prefer) and is in stereo, and has Spanish subtitles. This is one of Blake Edward's best, alongside his other movie "10", which happens to be in the same genre. I laughed so much, and I believe you will too. If you don't laugh, especially during the glow-in-the-dark condom scene, you are either a hard-right religious person, or you have no sense of humor and have no funnybone! John Riiter is one of our best comic actors around! (I won't go into the synopsis of the film; you can read that above, but... coincidence? The character's name in the film is Zack, and the character's name on "Three's Company" is Jack! And both characters are almost the same, same type: like to act like "boys", and just have "fun", and love to chase women! Hmmmmm! The other reason why I loved this film: the character of Zack is (and the character of Jack on "3's Company" is) like me! (See above regarding their characters, which resemble me). EXCEPT I don't drink like Zach; I drink only to socialize. This movie is VERY FUNNY! I say it is EXCELLENT! But I will guarantee you will definitely say it is good or very good! If you loved "10", you should love this too! Rent it, or even better yet, BUY it! You won't be disappointed! Thank you! -Paul
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Summary: John Ritter loves women too much. Those glowing condoms.
Review: I've seen this funny Blake Edwards film before. I saw it again recently on television and boy did they edit so much of it. Shortly afterwards, we all got the shocking news that John Ritter unexpectedly died. Interesting time to show this film, er ah, I mean ironic. John Ritter and his work was making a comeback. On television they were showing, The Waltons, Three's Company and the unforgetable film, The Other (1972) in which John Ritter played the role of "Rider". John Ritter had a new tv series called "8 Simple Rules...". It became a hit. While rehearsing the fourth episode of the new season, John became ill and collapsed. Rushed to the hospital. He died during emergency surgery. It was his heart. In artery was leaking blood, a condition that can not be caught in x-rays. A condition John Ritter did not know he had. The whole nation took pause at the passing of John Ritter on September 11, 2003. This 1989 film stars John Ritter as a man going through mid-life crisis. His woman (Denise Crosby, "Star Trek: The Next Generation")catches him with another women first in the kitchen and then in the bedroom. This time she is holding a gun right at him. He sees a psychiatrist to find out what his problem is. He loves women too much, but has such bad luck. THIS MOVIE IS FOR ADULTS ONLY! There are several scenes with John Ritter is wearing a glow-in-the-dark condom. These particular scenes and all nudity are cut out of television prints. This film is brilliantly written and directed by Blake Edwards (husband of Julie Andrews). It is a comedy (like "10" with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek), but it is also serious too. Some good dramatic acting by John Ritter. Cast includes Vincent gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Dee Dee Rescher and Sherl Lee Ralph. Nice tune by Ivan neville, "Falling Out Of Love". Don Grady (My Three Sons) provided additional music for the movie.
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Summary: John Ritter loves women too much. Those glowing condoms.
Review: I've seen this funny Blake Edwards film before. I saw it again recently on television and boy did they edit so much of it. Shortly afterwards, we all got the shocking news that John Ritter unexpectedly died. Interesting time to show this film, er ah, I mean ironic. John Ritter and his work was making a comeback. On television they were showing, The Waltons, Three's Company and the unforgetable film, The Other (1972) in which John Ritter played the role of "Rider". John Ritter had a new tv series called "8 Simple Rules...". It became a hit. While rehearsing the fourth episode of the new season, John became ill and collapsed. Rushed to the hospital. He died during emergency surgery. It was his heart. In artery was leaking blood, a condition that can not be caught in x-rays. A condition John Ritter did not know he had. The whole nation took pause at the passing of John Ritter on September 11, 2003. This 1989 film stars John Ritter as a man going through mid-life crisis. His woman (Denise Crosby, "Star Trek: The Next Generation")catches him with another women first in the kitchen and then in the bedroom. This time she is holding a gun right at him. He sees a psychiatrist to find out what his problem is. He loves women too much, but has such bad luck. THIS MOVIE IS FOR ADULTS ONLY! There are several scenes with John Ritter is wearing a glow-in-the-dark condom. These particular scenes and all nudity are cut out of television prints. This film is brilliantly written and directed by Blake Edwards (husband of Julie Andrews). It is a comedy (like "10" with Dudley Moore and Bo Derek), but it is also serious too. Some good dramatic acting by John Ritter. Cast includes Vincent gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Dee Dee Rescher and Sherl Lee Ralph. Nice tune by Ivan neville, "Falling Out Of Love". Don Grady (My Three Sons) provided additional music for the movie.
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Summary: Fantastic and FUNNY
Review: John Ritter gives the performance of his career. This is Blake Edward's best work as well. It's a little slow at times but Ritter makes it enjoyable from start to finish. There are several good scenes, one-liners and gags. You really care about the characters in this story. The universal theme of someone trying to change their bad habits should have wide appeal although some women may not enjoy watching Zack's womanizing. What really counts is that he changes. It's one of those movies that leaves you feeling good at the end and laughing. Ritter should be proud. Some will say he's still playing Jack Tripper but when he's this good and this funny who could complain?
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Summary: A very funny film, with a message
Review: John Ritter is certainly under-rated and under-appreciated. As a physical comedy actor he has few peers. His timing, honed on TV's 'Three's Company,' is spot on. But NOTHING will prepare you for the scene in the middle which is shot entirely in the dark. Even if you've had a hint of it from other people, ignore them and laugh your head off. One of the funniest in any movie, ever. Several other scenes and lines are pretty funny, too, like Zack trying to walk and drive after getting a shot from his dentist. Nobody does it better than Ritter. The film has a message, of sorts, about taking personal responsibility and growing up. The way Blake Edwards tells it, that's not as much fun as it might seem. Still this does not validate the hedonistic lifestyle, and Zack gets his comeuppance in the end. Whether you're a fan of John Ritter or not, see this film. Not a great movie, but better than most of those you'll rent and forget as soon as the credits roll. Put the kiddies to bed, dim the lights, bring your bowl of popcorn, and don't let anyone interrupt the scene in the dark. You can clean up the spilled popcorn later...
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Summary: Slap Your Leg Funny Movie!
Review: John Ritter is in great physical comedy form for this movie. I laugh so loud every time I watch the "condom scene" or "bodybuilder in bed scene." Plus, it's got a great music score highlighted by a terrific, haunting ballad, "Falling Out Of Love." This is a great addition to any movie library
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Summary: Hilarious.
Review: John Ritter plays an alcoholic/sex addict who spends his life bouncing from bed to bed never being able to commit to one woman. Basically one funny scene after the other. Watch it to see why it was billed as "The comedy that glows in the dark". Some of the funniest scenes include going home with the female body builder, getting the "shock treatment" by an ex-girlfriend, and of course the "glow in the dark" scene. Probably one of John Ritter's most hilarious films.
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Summary: Skindeep with late John Ritter a great classic
Review: John Ritter stars as Zach who is a womanizing writer/piano player, who has just been caught cheating by his
girlfriend Angela Smith (Denise Crosby from Star Trek the Next Generation who played
Tasha Yar). What's funny about this is that Zach has a history of womanizing and cheating, in which he has fullfilled the fantasies of every woman he meets, yet he finds himself alone and without someone he can really say he loves, with
the exception of his ex wife. A bit phased by this Zach continues his lifestyle until he realizes, it is perhaps his ways with women that has resulted in his short relationships. He goes to his friend Barney the bartender (Vincent Gardiana who is best known for
playing the police investigator on the heels of the vigilante killer, Charles Bronson in Death Wish) who gives him
a couple of tips, but none of which help much. The movie is funny because we see the character of Zach going from one mishap to another like Jack Tripper's character in Three's Company (which Ritter played). In one funny scene,
Zach dates a bodybuilding woman who in his
words leaves his private parts "scared stiff". LOL Then in one of the more funny scenes, Zach and his female character get caught in the dark by the female's boyfriend, since both of them are wearing glow in the dark condoms!!! It's as funny as it sounds. Blake Edwards who has been making great comedy films for over 20 years, from early hits like
"10", to more modern hits like "Blind Date" and "Skindeep" , has shown that he still has the romantic, comedic
touch. Very funny movie to watch.
Rating:
Summary: Skindeep with late John Ritter a great classic
Review: John Ritter stars as Zach who is a womanizing writer/piano player, who has just been caught cheating by his
girlfriend Angela Smith (Denise Crosby from Star Trek the Next Generation who played
Tasha Yar). What's funny about this is that Zach has a history of womanizing and cheating, in which he has fullfilled the fantasies of every woman he meets, yet he finds himself alone and without someone he can really say he loves, with
the exception of his ex wife. A bit phased by this Zach continues his lifestyle until he realizes, it is perhaps his ways with women that has resulted in his short relationships. He goes to his friend Barney the bartender (Vincent Gardiana who is best known for
playing the police investigator on the heels of the vigilante killer, Charles Bronson in Death Wish) who gives him
a couple of tips, but none of which help much. The movie is funny because we see the character of Zach going from one mishap to another like Jack Tripper's character in Three's Company (which Ritter played). In one funny scene,
Zach dates a bodybuilding woman who in his
words leaves his private parts "scared stiff". LOL Then in one of the more funny scenes, Zach and his female character get caught in the dark by the female's boyfriend, since both of them are wearing glow in the dark condoms!!! It's as funny as it sounds. Blake Edwards who has been making great comedy films for over 20 years, from early hits like
"10", to more modern hits like "Blind Date" and "Skindeep" , has shown that he still has the romantic, comedic
touch. Very funny movie to watch.
Rating:
Summary: I Like John Ritter, but the DVD is lacking...
Review: MOVIE:
Skin Deep, considered by many to be a non-favorite of the Blake Edwards catalog, should warrant some favorable recognition due to the solid performance by it's leading man, John Ritter. His character Zach, is plagued with troubles that can get the best of most men, including women, drinking and self discovery. He then fumbles his way through Blake's story with scant advise from his lawyer and his favorite bartender, played by Vince Gardenia. In an almost 'R' rated version of Jack Tripper, Ritter portays Zach to be a flawed yet likeable character who's downward spiral through the course of the picture has us rooting for a happy ending and some mental resolve.
Comedicaly speaking, like most films, there are highs and lows. Skin Deep is not ment to be a Farley Brothers movie or a 'cute/gross' Ben Stiller date flick. It's a bit naughty in spots and even dramaticly satisfying in others. If you like both John Ritter's style of line delivery and his incredibley original physical comedy that he gave us on Three's Company, than you'll find a lot of humor where others might miss it. Remember when Jack Tripper rolled around head over heals while still in sitting 'indian style' on his apartement floor or when he would back down from a bully in that hysterical cowardess fashion that would make the audience crack up every time? Well, there's a bit of that charm here in this picture.
Most people talk about the glowing condoms scene, which is quite original and funny, but it takes place in the dark and you only get to see glowing penises bounce around on screen for a few minutes. The real comedic scenes envolve Ritter's facial reactions and physical comedic timing. In one scenerio while in a drunken stuper, Zach leaves a bar with a female body builder and doesn't realize her massive figure until she's towering over him in bed explaining her rigorous work-out routine in detail. When she askes how he feels about being able to then sleep with her, Zach shyly replies "Like Mrs. Arnold Schwarzenegger".
Another scene which has been overlooked in previous reviews of this film is the moment when he tries to leave a day spa after following a beautiful model to it's front doors only to find a bitter ex-girlfriend working there. After a few minutes of shock therapy, ment for muscle relaxation, poor Zach is walking like a man having random seizer attacks all the way back to his car. It's flawless, classic Ritter.
ADVICE:
If you are a John Ritter fan, see this movie. If you've enjoyed most of the pacing and story telling of Blake Edwards romantic comedies, see this movie. However, If you find that the films of the 80's don't live up to the gross-out fests of todays 'shock-em sock-em' comedies, then think twice. You might not enjoy Skin Deep to it's fullest.
DVD:
The widescreen option is nice but that's it. No extras. This is the only reason the DVD gets 4 out of 5 stars from me, however it is a relativly cheap DVD which you can probably pick up used on Amazon. So, until a special edition comes out, which probabley won't happen anytime soon, if ever, we John Ritter fans will have to make due.
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