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Summary: John Ritter's The Best!!!
Review: Since John Ritter is my all-time favorite actor, I decided to get this movie. I received it for X-mas and have since then seen it four times! The plot is simple: Bob and Nick need to bring a glass of water to some aliens or else the world is doomed. On their way to Washington D.C., (where they would meet the aliens) they fight off some clowns, shoot at some Russians, meet Nick's dad who recently changed his (or her...) sexuality, etc, etc.
OK, this movie may sound a little too stange for many people, but for those of you who like wacky comedies, go ahead and buy it. John is hilarious in it! I was rolling on the floor laughing throughout the movie. It is one of my favorite movies, if not my favorite. Recommended!
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Summary: Funny with a capital "F"
Review: Admittedly, this movie is not for everyone, but man do I laugh when I see it. It's the most hilarious spy spoof I've ever seen!
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Summary: its the bomb
Review: bang bang bang bang bang its a good movie even though its not in spanish. its not killer clowns but its good buy it
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Summary: Underrated Spy Spoof
Review: Critics hate it but I never tire of this movie. If you liked "Man with One Red Shoe" this is for you. James Belushi is underrated.
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Summary: It's all true, this one is great.
Review: Gotta agree with everyone above. "Real Men" is hillarious. I have not seen it for years, but remember it as a twist on the "In-Laws" with Peter Falk and Alan Arkin. Belushi does a great spoof of the tough-guy archetype, but plays it straight - not goofy. Probably the best thing Ritter has done in film.Look out for Dyanne Thorne (of "Ilsa" fame) as "Dad". If you can find this to rent, rent it. If you can find it to buy, definitely - even if like me, you hate buying mag-tape over DVD's... :-)
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Summary: this is one of the funniest movies ever made
Review: i had almost forgot how funny real men was when i rented it , i had only seen it on tbs a few times but let me just set up this "clip" james belushi is nick, nick walks into his bosses office to give him a map he has gone great lengths to get as he holds his hand out a man standing in the corner leaps infront of him and grabs the map, and throws it out the window where another man catches it and drives off, he is escorted out of the office screaming, "We have the map, and you'll never get it back!!!" nick looks up and says "its ok, that wasnt the map", "what was it?", "it was a note telling them i know who their leaders are", "who are their leaders?", "i dont know", i just died laughing and i am dead set on purchsing this movie now, it is hard to find, no one seems to know this movie, but is it freaking great, the plot line is somewhat silly, but only in the style of the movie, not insane
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Summary: Completely Freaking Funny!!!!!
Review: In this funny-assed film, Jim Belushi and John Ritter form an unlikely partnership in this fast-paced sendup of spy thrillers that poses the question, just what makes a real man? Is it Nick Pirandello (Belushi), the best CIA agent in the world, who can handle any situation without flinching, fumbling or mussing his hair? Or Bob Wilson (Ritter) a meek ultracivilized paper pusher who avoids confrontation at all costs? With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Nick recruits Bob for a vital mission. It's no easy job because they're being chased by both the Russians and renegade CIA agents. But as they dodge bullets, outwit their pursuers, face back alley ambushes and try to keep a very important appointment with aliens, Bob gets a lot tougher. And Nick becomes a much more sensitive human being. With this kind of teamwork they might even save all of mankind. It's all in a days work for real men as you safely laugh your butt off at home- boy! Freakin funny as hell.
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Summary: Good actors but a weak story
Review: John and Jim are two great comedy actors, and they perfectly compliment each other's styles in this film...but the plot is just so far-fetched it hurts. It was really funny as Jim told John all sorts of lies to get his help, then you found out that all the "lies" were real and the story just becomes too far-fetched to hold on to. I have to say, however, that Jim Belushi's scenes with the girl he picks up at the bar are as hilarious as a film can get! Well worth watching for those minutes alone. Throw in some excellent acting from John Ritter and you get a film worth spending 2 hours to watch, but you probably won't watch it again and again.
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Summary: More features and Widescreen please.
Review: Most folks missed this strange little comedy back in the 80's and it's distribution was scarce at best. After viewing it with college buddies back in the 90's I had to buy my copy at a used video store...for a buck. Ritter and Belushi are great together. Slapstick humor mixed with plain old off the wall comedic story telling makes this one of my favorite 'left of center' comedies. Neighborhood bullies, Russian spies, clown agents, pens from outer space, transexual family members, S&M mistresses, and a glass of water...add it up and you get 'Real Men'. The DVD looks weak though. No widescreen? Just the trailer? Ok granted, a making of documentary might not be needed for this one, but at least give us a double layer disc so we can choose wide or full. I doubt there will be a special edition of this coming from MGM anytime soon, but It would be nice. I guess I should thank them for putting it out at all. However considering the cult following of this movie and our feelings on the matter, MGM should "try to be more sensative".
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Summary: Hidden Treasure
Review: Real Men ranks as one of the most underappreciated comedies of all time. It's easy to turn up your nose at the, campy, over-the-top action and dialogue. But, unlike most films that start with a preposterous premise and follow it to a logical conclusion, Real Men sustains its humor and pace from start to finish. Jim Belushi (the tough, callous super agent) and John Ritter (a regular family man who's "average, maybe a little less") are perfect foils even as they slowly exchange personas: Belushi finding his more sensitive side while Ritter becomes a more assertive, resourceful, take charge 'kinda guy. Real Men shares much in common with another of the funniest films ever made: The In-Laws. It's virtually the same premise: a buddy film about a regular guy dragged kicking and screaming into the covert, wacky world of espionage. Both films hilariously turn the ridiculous into the sublime as the viewer first sees the story from the viewpoint of the "regular joe" whose life is turned upside down while he tries to remain calm. Gradually though, you come to accept the sincereity of Belushi's character (Nick Pirandello) and suspend disbelief at the preposterous situations because they're set up so well (like Soviet agents quitting in the middle of a gunfight because they're going to lunch - no incentives like we have in the free world.) Well written with a great, bouncy score that compliments the film perfectly. Finally starting to be taken seriously after some second looks and a new and growing appreciative audience.
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