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Summary: Not even remotely plausable.
Review: I've given this movie one star for effort. But over all this is an uneven piece of .... It might have worked better if Ben Stiller had been a dumb teenager instead of a professional nurse. As it is, he is a professional nurse, and with all of that education, he can't explain his side of a string of horribly contrived disasters. It is one of those films where no one can explain the obvious because the script won't let them. It is a fine premise: boy meets girl's parents, it was just a rotten script. Jay Roach said this was the funniest of 50 scripts he had been reading... if this was the funniest, I would have hated to see the other 49. And by the way, is there anyone on the planet who's last name is actually spelled "Focker?"
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Summary: Milk this
Review: You probably could've slapped a "National Lampoon's" label on this movie, and no one would no the difference. Mainly because in this movie, Greg Focker reminds me a lot of Clark Griswold. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. I happen to love the National Lampoon's Vacation movies. That's probably why I liked Meet The Parents so much, because it probably would've fit right in. Basically, this movie involves Greg Focker, a male nurse, who's about to propose to his girlfriend, Pam. They fly home to, well, meet the parents. At first, Greg seems a bit frightened by Pam's father, Jack. Why? Because Jack happens to be an ex-CIA agent. That's when the Griswold-esque situations start to happen. He pops champagne, and the cork hits the urn containing Jack's mother's ashes. Then the cat, well, you know. (ed note - the review title comes from the cat scene where Greg talks about milking a cat) Then, while playing volleyball, he gives Pam's sister, a one week away bride-to-be, a black eye. He gets arrested for saying the word "Bomb" on an airplane. Let's not forget the infamous lie-detector test scene. There's also some hilarious marijuana references (Puff the Magic Dragon has a whole new meaning), and some rather disturbing scenes involving the cat using the toilet. And so on, and so forth. As for the DVD, the video's great. You can see everything perfectly clear. Universal seems to take DVD very seriously (which all movie studios should do), and the quality really shows on this one. However, they need to do more with the extras. The extras - you get the standard commentary track, two deleted scenes which aren't very funny, the standard DVD trailer, and outtakes, mainly which show you the fact that Robert De Niro has a hard time keeping a straight face. Otherwise, this is a very funny movie, and a great buy. On a scale of 1 to 10, this one gets an 8 1/2.
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Summary: Silly Movie...But you need one sometimes.....
Review: This movie is NOT for someone who is looking for a seriously good movie...this is just a silly movie about a loser meeting the parents of his girlfriend...anything that can go wrong does go wrong...to the point that no one can have this much bad luck in a lifetime...it's not supposed to be serious...so don't go into it thinking you're going to roll all over the floor laughing...it is just a cute movie poking fun at how meeting your significant other's parents is not a huge deal...just have fun!
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Summary: we are not amused
Review: I had heard several people say this DVD had them rolling with laughter so I was expecting alot. I was mildy amused...intermittently. The plot was rather predictable with lots of slapstick humor. There was nothing new or fresh about the story or the presentation. I wouldn't buy it again.
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Summary: Something About Mary 2000
Review: You could call this a toned down version of Something About Mary and no one would notice. Another messed up love story with Ben Stiller. Ninety percent of the crazy events that happen are ruined in the previews. It really isn't worth even a rental.
Rating: 
Summary: Funny
Review: This movie was HILARIOUSLY funny...even the second time i watched it. I watched the second time alone and was seriously laughing out loud...it's funny and a REALLY good story.
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Summary: Some very funny moments in a generally mean spirited movie
Review: I have to say the Robert DeNiro is one of my favorites actors. His work in this movie as an overprotective, paranoid father who is also a CIA operative is very good. Unfortunately, the film suffers from too many scenes that are just plain mean-spirited. It seems that the cruelty is forced, the run-ins between DeNiro and Stiller are telegraphed, and the change in DeNiro's character at the end is not believable. I know this is a comedy, but the rules for consistent behavior should still apply. You could understand a father being a little concerned about his bright, beautiful daughter being in love with a guy who, to him, just doesn't measure up. But to see him and his friends be so openly cruel to the guy is not really fun to watch. If the characters were a bit more odd (versus stereotyped) it might have worked. There are bright moments - Blyther Danner as DeNiro's wife gives just the right amount of "I love him, but I'm also a little scared of him" attitude to her role. And Owen Wilson, as the ex-boyfriend of DeNiro's daughter is wonderful to watch, as usual. The DVD is fine in terms of audio and video, and the extras make the package a good value. It's just a shame that the movie plays out like a bad Farrelly brothers film. (No comments about "which were the good Farrelly brothers films?", OK?) A great deal of promise that remained unfulfilled.
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Summary: Very Amusing farmiliar comedy
Review: Ben Stiller is great as always as a guy trying to impress his girlfriend's parents. I think that almost everyone can relate to his faux pas, awkwardness, and difficulties. The exboyfriend was particularly funny as well as the younger brother. There are so many very funny moments, too many to be recounted here. DeNiro is amusing in his role, much better than his character in the unfunny "analyze this". I enjoyed the cat Jinx. Never a dull moment, this film is one to own if you are into such comedic fare.
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Summary: Less Than the Sum of its Parts
Review: It's unfortunate that MEET THE PARENTS isn't funnier, because it really should be. The scenes featuring Owen Wilson as the ex-fiancee and the entire dinner-table conversation are hilarious, but at other points it falls flat on the ground. It seems to be no one's fault but the scripts, although you could think such gifted actors could do something about it.
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Summary: Thank God for this.
Review: I have been really dissapointed lately. I have not seen a movie that has caught my eye or kept my intrest. I agreed to watch this not expecting more than a mier man meets father, man gets hated, man still gets woman. Man was I way wrong. While veiwing this I felt myself getting more and more caught up. This movie is so funny. The way Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller act to each other is great. They are some great actors and know how to keep your intrest. I hate when peole spoil movies so I am not going to give anything away. Just want you to know that this is funny like Dumb and Dumber without the stupid humor, but well thought out and perfectly placed humor that will make you tell your friends the next day at work or school all about.
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