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Summary: UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Review: Man, the majority of people hate this movie because it stars Andrew Dice Clay, and they haven't even watched it. That's not very fair if you ask me. I also must say that this movie is ahead it's time if you ask me. I mean look at Ameerican Pie, and There's Something About Mary, they have more offensive things than the language in this movie. Anyway let's talk plot shall we?So the Diceman is Ford Fairlane, rock and roll detective. Priscilla Presley hires him to find this girl (who would later be the peek-a-boo girl at the end of Swingers) but she doesn't give Ford the full story. Then Gilbert Gottfried (as a shockjock) hires Ford to find the same girl, but with a different story. Anyway, hilarity and wackiness ensues. There is a funeral for Vince Neil (too bad it's not real) Robert Patrick Kelly as a stalker, Robert Enguland as a psychotic killer (without claws, that's a different movie), The Columbia Records tower, zippy one-liners, Wayne Newton and lots more craziness. I must also point out that this movie really got me into the band Yello (they did Oh Yeah from Ferris Bueller's Day Off) because they did some of the soundtrack. My main problem though is the fact that I live in a very PC city (Seattle, so it's hard to find on VHS. I've seen it on TBS a few times but it's edited and that defeats the purpose, and you lose some great lines. I really would not mind it being on DVD either. I mean look at all the other Renny Harlin movies out, Cutthroat Island and Die Hard 2 are out but not this? Come on people, and when you do release it make it a keepcase, not those flimsy cases that Warner Brothers uses. I'm getting sidetracked. This movie is a great enjoyment, action, laughs, Lauren Holly to look at, and great cameos. Get it... now!
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Summary: An entertaining trashy comedy.
Review: An crime fighting Rock & Roll Detective (Andrew Dice Clay in a vulgar comic performance) has been hired by his best friend (Gilbert Gottfried) & an mystery woman (Priscilla Presley) to find an missing young groupie (Maddie Corman), who could be linked to the mystery death of Bobby Black (Vince Neil of Moltey Crue) is murdered on Stage. Soon the hippest detective is having problems with his secertary/girlfriend (Lauren Holly) and an Cop (Ed O`Neill) but the worse he gets involved with an sleazy ruthless record executive (Wayne Newton) and a merciless hit man (Robert Englund). The film is a gulity pleasure, directed by Renny Harlin (A Nightmare on Elm Street 4:The Dream Master, Driven). This is an very underrated comic film, which is not for all comic tastes. Panavision. Grade:B+.
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Summary: ford fairlane
Review: used dvd are a rip off. ford fairlane olny five bucks new wallmart. great funny show
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Summary: Masterpiece it is NOT
Review: The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, starring Andrew Dice Clay. Raw, raucous, and totally unconventional. Unbelievable. Un-f@*!ing-believable. I don't need to recap the film as most of the other reviewers have summed up the story succinctly. Ya gotta love the cameos, Sheila E, Morris Day (remember The Time?), David Bowie, and the cast has Lauren Holly (the sexy redhead cop in Picket Fences...mmmm..wanted her so badly....mhmmm...but she had to kiss Dice...yuuuuuuk!), Ed O'Neill, Gilbert Gottfried (in a role that puts Howard Stern to shame!) I originally bought this movie on VHS because I am a long-time Yello fan and I discovered that Yello scored the movie. I bought it on VHS years ago, watched it once and was disgusted that Yello had put their name on such trash. I could see why Yello never scored another film. Well, I just watched it again, with fresh eyes, and despite the fact that there is not much Yello, other than some clips from their 1990 album Baby (I now understand why Baby was such an uneven album, many of the songs were written for this film and they just don't flow properly in an album format. That or they are too closely tied to the same storyline as the film.) Yes, despite the fact that there was less fresh Yello in the film than I wanted, the film is actually well crafted. I planned on watching just a bit of the beginning to check out again how much Yello is in the film, and I simply couldn't stop watching. Two hours later and I discover there is a DVD version. While it is not my standard fare in humor and style, I am going to have to get the DVD to see what it looks like in widescreen format. My first watching years ago was on a small television, so perhaps that had something to do with my first impression of "::shrug::" Watching the VHS version on my projector the other night was a completely different story. You really need to consider how easy it is to get bored by a film when it is on a tiny TV screen. Watching it in a larger format or in the theatres gives a whole new twist and perspective to the viewing. Definitely worth the trouble here. While I am not fond of the humor, I give the movie a solid three stars, maybe 3-1/2 or 3-3/4. Sorry Dice, I just can't bring myself to give you four stars...no dice.... Definitely worth the time and effort to buy in DVD and view on a large screen, and enjoy the soundtrack on something better than crappy old worn-out VHS.
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Summary: finally!!!! the dvd i've been waiting for.
Review: Andrew Dice Clay as Ford Fairlane is one of the most underated movie characters of all time. The movie comes off a little dated after all these years , but is still great fun. Cameos from Robert Englund , Ed O'Neal and Kari Whuer. The dvd is awesome. The commentary is good , a very short making of and the trailer.
Maybe one day a sequel?
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Summary: "No Thanks! I've got me own!"
Review: All I have to say is....IT'S ABOUT F****N' TIME!!!!!!!!! A cult classic that made the term, "cult classic", mean something. Now if we can just get "The Soldier" starring Ken Wahl, and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" starring Cary Elwes, then we'll ALL be happy little DVDites!!!!!!Go to Amazon.com and tell them what you want to see on DVD. MAKE THEM RELEASE IT!!!!!! Later people.........
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Summary: Wild Adventure
Review: Having had the misfortune for being politically incorrect at a time when doing so was not "in", Andrew Dice Clay's "Adventures of Ford Fairlane" recieved all sorts of negative criticism, some going so far as to say it was "the worst movie ever made". I felt differently. It was exciting, lively, everything an action movie should be. Forget what the holier-than-thou politically correct types say, watch the movie, have fun!!!!!
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Summary: Poor Dice, given a bad rap...
Review: I remember the early days of Don Rickles, the master of insult humor. His career was saved when his Las Vegas crowd rallied to let the public know that he was really a nice guy. Unfortunately, the Dice-Man didn't have that support, and his 80's update of Rickles-type humor was blown out of proportion by a misguided, politically-correct public that wouldn't know a funny joke if it was strapped to their privates. Dice IS funny, and he IS a nice guy. His humor is probably a "GUY" thing, but he talks no differently than anyone I've known who lived in a college dorm. Okay. Enough about the misunderstood Dice. "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane", an early effort from Renny Harlin, is always funny and always entertaining. The screenplay is clever, a direct parody of dumb detective films, with many original ideas, tailor-made to the many talents of Andrew Dice Clay. Dice is quite charming, always self-effacing and having a great time. The assembled cast is great, with Gilbert Gottfried in a natural role, a fine nasty performance from Wayne Newton, as well as Robert Englund (in a non-Freddy role, but still nasty). Lauren Holly is a stabilizing factor, and Priscilla Presley (remember the "Naked Gun" films?) is as straight as ever. Really enjoyable is Maddie Corman (the little sister from "Some Kind of Wonderful") as Zuzu Petals (I've not been able to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" without thinking of Maddie...) Ed O'Neill's rendition of "Booty Time" may stick with you.Andrew Dice Clay's humor may not appeal to all, but this is a fun film and the Dice-Man is quite endearing. Don't judge...ENJOY!
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Summary: IT'S BOOTY TIME, BOOTY TIME
Review: It's about time that one of my favorite comedy films of all time puts in an appearance on DVD. This movie was tailor-made for Clay and his stage act (much as Denis Leary's part in Demolition Man seemed to be). With an eclectic cast, memorable dialog, and an amusing storyline, this film has all the trimmings of a cult classic. The bonus features here include a "making of" featurette, the theatrical trailer, and Billy Idol's "Cradle Of Love" music video. While presented in both formats on the same disc, you should forgo the full screen version and check out the wide screen version so that you don't miss the subtle comedic backround touches. Love him or hate him, you shouldn't miss the Diceman at his best. It's Booty Time, Booty Time.
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Summary: It's Unbelievable - Ford Fairlane Rock and Roll Detective
Review: The Adventures of Ford Fairlane Mr. Rock and Roll detective Ford Fairlane has to crack a case involving the death of rock star Bobby Black (Vince Neil of Motley Crue). The main lead he get's is to find a girl name Zu Zu Pedals, interestingly he's hired by 3 different people to do it. The movie has a great flow to it. There's not a scene where you say "let me go to the bathroom". Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, A Long Kiss Goodnight) did a great job with this comedy. The cast is stellar. Andrew (Dice Clay) Silverstein's best performance on screen. Precilla Presley (The wife of Elvis), Robert Englund (Freddy Kruger), Gilbert Gottfried, Lauren Holly (wow), Ed O'Neill (Married with Children) Tone Loc (rapper), Kurt Loder (mtv) and so many more. If you like Easy Money, My Cousin Vinny and Deuce Bigelow this movie will fit right in. This movie should have a sequel!
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