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Summary: Murray and Dryfus are perfect together
Review: I have to admit that the first time I saw this movie I didn't like it. I can't really say why, I just didn't. Maybe I was on a bad date at the time, or maybe I got some bad popcorn at the concession stand. That being said, I decided to go back and see it again to try and figure out why all of my friends liked it so much. For some reason the second time was the charm. Bill Murray proves again why he is one of the great comedy actors of our generation, as he portrays Bob, and petrified, neurotic that has a tendency to fixate on his therapist and consequently drive them insane. Enter Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dryfus). He takes Bob on as a new patient at the request of a colleague wanting desperately to rid himself of Bob and his entanglements. Dr. Marvin dazzles Bob in their first session together, and Bob seems to have found his savior but can't handle the fact that Dr. Marvin is going to take a vacation and leave Bob all alone. Through a very funny sequence or events Bob tracks Dr. Marvin and his family down at their summer vacation home, and the hilarity soon begins. Murray is perfect as the likeable Bob that everyone loves with the exception of Dr. Marvin. Dryfus is equally good as the pompous therapist with a new "self help" best seller under his belt. As the movie wears on Bob becomes more and more likeable and Dr. Marvin gets more and more irritating, but there are great moments throughout. From Bob's attempt to stop Dr. Marvin from choking, ("I just never gave up hope.") to his first trip on board a boat Murray will have you in stitches. Had is not been for the over the top, cartoonish antics at the end I could have given this movie five stars. As it is, this is a really good movie and a must own for any true Bill Murray fan.
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Summary: Comedic Reversal
Review: The premise of this comedy may be put quite simply: a therapist miraculously cures a patient with a multiphobic personality at the expense of his own sanity. Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss) is a sucessful therapist with book coming out. He is also an charlatan, an egotistical jerk with a beautiful family. Bob is referred to him by a none too friendly colleague because he is "human crazy glue." They have their intake interview at the end of which Leo tells Bob he is taking his family on vacation until Labor Day. Bob freaks. That's a whole month. As one would expect Bob is unable to stay away from the good Doctor and soon with his faithful Goldfish, Gill (Gill), Bob is on a bus to New Hampshire to destroy the Doctor's vacation. Four different payoffs are set up for the explosive ending: a) The Gutmans, who run a local coffee shop, have had their dream house bought out from under them by Dr. Marvin. Their revenge begins when they make sure that Bob can find the doctor's house. b) Leo's family loves Bob to an extent that Leo gets jealous, thinking Bob is alienating affections he doesn't actually deserve. He is angry at Bob for "being crazy enough to be fun." c) Good Morning America is coming to interview Dr. Marvin at his summer home. Since he is not an authentic person, Leo is very concerned about his image. Bob is a major-league fly in the oatmeal. d) Leo's birthday is the same day as the Good Morning America interview. A huge surprise party is planned. This is the beginning of the end. While the movie is marvelously well written, what does the trick is watching Bob becomes saner and saner due to being out of NYC, and his loving connection to the Marvins (with exception of Leo). In this Bill Murray's comedic genius is manifest. But the real work horse of this movie, the man who makes everything work is Richard Dreyfuss as a man who is inauthentic in everything but his rage. The difference is that Murray is playing for laughs and Dreyfuss isn't, but Dreyfuss gets more laughs.
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Summary: Non-stop Laughter!
Review: "What About Bob?" is Bill Murray at his best! Murray plays Bob Wiley, a disturbed individual with "more hangups than a dry cleaner", but with a heart of gold. When his new therapist, Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss), seeks a restful family vacation, Bob becomes paranoid without him and decides to find him. Dr. Marvin's family immediately takes a liking to Bob (whom they can't seem to get rid of), but eventually Dr. Marvin's personal space is invaded too much, and he begins to lose his mind! This movie has some of Bill Murray's funniest moments. He does such a wonderful job portraying a slightly unstable but highly likeable character. Buy this movie, and get ready to laught. You'll watch it again and again! I know I do.
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Summary: A Great Movie For The FAM!
Review: This is one of those movies that you watch all your life and never get tired of! I remember when it came out in the theater. I went and saw it 5 times! And when I watch it now I still always laugh at everything! This is my favorite Bill Murray film! Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss are magic together! This is a film you must own, because you will want to watch it over and over! And of corse Amazons price is always the best!
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Summary: Murray at his best!
Review: Its a close tie between "What About Bob?" and "Ground Hog Day" for my all time favorite movies staring Bill Murray however, of the two this one is probably the funniest as "Ground Hog Day" also delivers a moral or two as well and "What About Bob?" is pure comedy at its best. For a lift, I've watched "What About Bob" dozens of times and I still find myself laughing uncontrollably at what I would characterize as Bob's "innocent wit." This movie truly belongs on every shelf if you enjoy Comedy at all. As a point of reference that may be useful to some, I would rank it right along side "The Pink Panther Strikes Back" and "Trinity is Still My Name" as a movie no one can possibly watch without laughing, at least a little bit!
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Summary: Contemporary comedy classic
Review: "What About Bob?" is the modern day equivalent of the classic screwball comedy. It's also a first-rate hoot in itself. It plays with the age old idea of a psychiatric patient (Murray) driving his therapist (Dreyfuss) crazy. It's hard to imagine Bill Murray not being funny as most of his gestures or lines at the least raise a smile whether he's talking to his goldfish or "baby-stepping" through an office. Much of the comedy comes from the fact that Bob endears himself to everyone but the doctor whom Bob professes to idolise. My favourite scene is when Bob appears with Dr Marvin on a TV special praising the doctors new therapy manual. The absurd man has told us - "It's going to do alot of good for a lot of people. I'm walking proof of that." The comedy is strong and consistent and the stars turn in first-rate performances. Don't miss this wild and wacky ride.
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Summary: Baby Steps.
Review: This is one of Bill Murray's and Richard Dreyfuss' better films. A hilarious comedy (especially for therapists and clients), well written, well acted, well directed. This is comedy the whole family can enjoy. A must have for any film collector.
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Summary: Funniest movie ever to grace VHS
Review: "~"I'm sailing! I'm sailing!" Who can forget the image of Bob [bill murray] tied and strapped to the mast of a sailboat, excitedly screaming those words as he sails across the serene and peaceful pond."~ 2-3 times a year, year in and year out. And we still laugh like fools over our favorite lines."~ Our 12 year old daughter is allowed to watch this movie and we are pretty strict about what we allow her to watch. This movie has a few wordy-dirds, but it is a good solid - PG.
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Summary: What About Bob
Review: Funny, funny,funny! I laughed all the way through this movie! The chemistry between annoying but lovable patient "Bob," (Bill Murray), and the extremely uptight Dr. Leo Marvin, (Richard Dryfuss), is pure perfection! The writing is excellent, as is the casting. This movie is a classic; one you can watch over and over and over - and still find the line: "There are two types of people in the world - those who LIKE Neil Diamond, and those who don't" as hysterical as the very first time you heard it! (I just wish this movie would come out on DVD)!
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Summary: Laugh and Laugh and Laugh Some More!
Review: Priceless comedic entertainment. Bill Murray is a master at this kind of role, combining everything from facial contortions, eye movements, physical agility and dialogue to create the epitome of pure neurosis in a disturbed but extremely lovable guy. Each character brings a different slant to the laughs in the film, but Dr. Leo Marvin is by far the greatest Abbott to Wiley's Costello. This is easily one of the funniest movies of all time, right up there with Blazing Saddles and Animal House. Best of all, we learn a lesson that not everything is taught by professionals, i.e. Bob teaching the fearful son to swim. Best line: "I'll be quiet," and "I'll be peace!"
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