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Summary: Wonderful Western Satire
Review: "Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great hourse Silver, the lone (st)ranger rides again."
For anyone who can remember and quote these words and was raised watching Roy Rogers, Gene Autrey, Hopalong Cassidy, The Cisco Kid and Saturday morning westerns on black and white TV, or listening on the radio, this film is a hoot and a half. I rarely laugh out load at a film at home, but I was constantly laughing at this wonderfully funny film.
What great take offs on the typical western film characters and situations! The lone cowboy in clothes no self respecting cowboy would wear. A fantastic horse names Wildfire, who danced better than Gene Kelly or Fred Astire. The music hall hostess who charged $600 a night, but only talked to her clients (Miss Kitty from "Gunsmoke" maybe?)The town drunk who wants to become the hero's sidekick. The mysterious "root" that makes anyone eating it feel soooo good.
Tom Berenger is great as the virginal, overdressed hero. He kids this stereotype magnificently. G. W. Bailey almost steals the film as the drunk/sidekick. Marilu Henner is just right as the sexy hostess. Sela Ward is perfect as the villain's daughter who has a special problem with her horse. Andy Griffith makes a delightful comic "villain". The whole cast is wonderful.
Anyone who doesn't know the old westerns might be lost and think this film not too good, but for those who remember the "cowboys" mentioned earlier, this is a comic treasure!
Be sure to watch the credits at the end of the film to hear a lovely balled, "Lasso You The Moon", sung by Gary Morris.
This film is so much better than "Blazing Saddles" (which is a very funny film) without being crude or making rude ethnic jokes that leave today's audiences uncomfortable as does "Saddles".
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Western Satire
Review: "Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great hourse Silver, the lone (st)ranger rides again."For anyone who can remember and quote these words and was raised watching Roy Rogers, Gene Autrey, Hopalong Cassidy, The Cisco Kid and Saturday morning westerns on radio and black and white TV, this film is a hoot and a half. I rarely laugh out load at a film at home, but I was constantly laughing at this wonderfully funny film. What take offs on the typical western film characters and situations. The lone cowboy in clothes no self respecting cowboy would wear. A fantastic horse names Wildfire, who danced better than Gene Kelly or Fred Astire. The music hall hostess who charged $600 a night, but only talked to her clients (Miss Kitty from "Gunsmoke" maybe?)The twon drunk who wants to become the hero's sidekick. The mysterious "root" that makes anyone eating it feel soooo good. Tom Berenger is great as the virginal, overdressed hero. He kids this stereotype magnificently. G. W. Bailey almost steals the film as the drunk/sidekick. Marilu Henner is just right as the sexy hostess. Sela Ward is perfect as the villain's daughter who has a special problem with her horse. Andy Griffith makes a delightful comic "villain". The whole cast is wonderful. Anyone who doesn't know the old westerns might be lost and think this film not too good, but for those who remember the "cowboys" mentioned earlier, this is a comic treasure! Be sure to watch the credits at the end of the film to hear a lovely balled, "Lasso You The Moon", sung by Gary Morris. This film is so much better than "Blazing Saddles" (which is a very funny film) without being crude or making rude ethnic jokes that leave today's audiences uncomfortable as does "Saddles".
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Summary: A Western Worth Its Gold In Laughs
Review: A funny story behind when I first saw this movie. I had purchased a Laser Disc player from a local stereo shop. The local stereo shop did not have any model's left in stock, so they offered to sell me the floor model at a reduced cost. So, never passing up a bargain, I bought the floor model and lo and behold someone left Rustler's Rhapsody in the player! I had never head of this movie before, but figure what the heck. I wanted to try out my new Laser Disc player anyways! Not sure what to expect, I was very surprised by the quality the movie posessed and the wonderful laughs it brought. This movie was a classic from the start I believe. I was so intrigued by the movie, that I returned the Laser Disc left in the player to the store and purchased my OWN Laser Disc copy! I have since shown that version to many family friends and everyone enjoyed it just as much as me. I was very glad when the DVD came out, cause I was really getting tired of having to flip the Laser Disc over for Side 2 about half way through the movie. The quality of the DVD matches up very closely to the Laser Disc format and has better sound I think. I highly recommend you give this movie a whirl, cause I think you'll be in for a nice ride through the western front and come out singing and wishing that the old west was at your home.
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Summary: Wittty Western Spoof
Review: A laugh-out-loud spoof of the stereotypical genre: The Good Guy, the Evil Cattle Baron with the headstrong beautiful daughter, the Evil Railroad Baron, the Hooker with a heart of Gold, the Sidekick, etc., etc. And just because Blazing Saddles covered this territory doesn't mean no one else can do it and do it well. In fact, the humor tends to be a bit subtler. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Leonard dosen't know squat!!!
Review: A very likable and funny movie. Tom Berenger,Andy Griffith and the rest of the gang give one of thier best performances ever. You'll love Patrick Wayne's (John Wayne's son if you didn't know) part as well. Great fun for all. A very must see.
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Summary: Very Amusing
Review: A western comedy? Not too many of those out there. Maybe that's why Rustler's Rhapsody isn't as well-known as it deserves to be. I had a great time watching this. The humor level is above-average in terms of sophistication. It doesn't take itself too seriously but never degenerates to the point of absurdity. A good cast helps round out the film's enjoyment. It's too bad there aren't any special features found on this disk. However, the low price makes up for it. Add the fact that this DVD is in anamorphic widescreen (the quality all widescreen movies should be in but aren't) and you have a terrific value. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Very Amusing
Review: A western comedy? Not too many of those out there. Maybe that's why Rustler's Rhapsody isn't as well-known as it deserves to be. I had a great time watching this. The humor level is above-average in terms of sophistication. It doesn't take itself too seriously but never degenerates to the point of absurdity. A good cast helps round out the film's enjoyment. It's too bad there aren't any special features found on this disk. However, the low price makes up for it. Add the fact that this DVD is in anamorphic widescreen (the quality all widescreen movies should be in but aren't) and you have a terrific value. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Tom Berenger and Jim Carter=Hilarious
Review: At times, this movie is absolutely hilarious. This is the funniest spoof on westerns I have seen. Tom Berenger's Rex O'Herlihan is right on the money, with his guitar and hourse, of course. Jim Carter has a hilarious part early on (you remember him, right? That guy from Top Secret, Deja Vu (or, did I already tell you that?)).
Anyway, this movie is worth catching.
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Summary: Tom Berenger and Jim Carter=Hilarious
Review: At times, this movie is absolutely hilarious. This is the funniest spoof on westerns I have seen. Tom Berenger's Rex O'Herlihan is right on the money, with his guitar and hourse, of course. Jim Carter has a hilarious part early on (you remember him, right? That guy from Top Secret, Deja Vu (or, did I already tell you that?)).
Anyway, this movie is worth catching.
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Summary: A light-hearted western spoof!
Review: For those days when you've become brain-dead and can't take anything that requires analysis. It keeps you smiling! We've watched it several times and haven't gotten sick of it yet!
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