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Summary: A GREAT unsung comedy. Buy it!
Review: If you like Kurt Russell, if you like Martin Short, if you've never seen this movie, imagine these two guys together. This is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen, and I own a LOT of comedies. If you like comedies and these two actors, don't even bother renting this movie. Just buy it.
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Summary: Funny, but a little dorky too.
Review: Everyone that sees this movie agrees that it is funny, but it's one of those flicks that nobody likes to admit that they like. The movie is quite humerous and has a pretty good plot, but in the end, it is pretty dorky. The presence of Kurt Russel in the cast definately saves this one from eternal B-movie hell, as he plays a very funny free-lance yacht captain who drives almost all of the comedy in the movie. I should not be too harsh though, as it is a good movie. I own it and enjoy it, and you will too. Just make sure you buy it on sale.
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Summary: " It's just a little squal......"
Review: A timeless classic. Although the DVD doesn't offer too much in the area of special features, the movie more than makes up for it. The comedic duo of Kurt and Martin make this one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Not only will this movie keep you laughing till your sides hurt, the action will have you wondering what happens next. So my suggestion to you it to pop in the movie, sit back, oh and "swab, grab me another brewski."
-AZ
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Summary: "It Shows"
Review: While this is obviously not the greatest movie ever made, it is one of my favorites. From strip monopoly and "pull in somewheres and ask for directions" to "guerillas not go-rillas" and the Pirates of the Caribbean this movie has all the high seas adventure anyone could ask for.
The Harvey family has inherited a boat from some uncle and they decide to sail it in themselves to sell it and have a vacation at the same time. The movie doesn't really start until we meet Captain Ron and from there the adventure ensues. This movie is hilarious and there is something for everyone. Really, who couldn't watch Kurt Russell half naked for an hour and a half?
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Summary: Don't let this one get away!
Review: I just purchased Captain Ron and it was a pleasant surprise! This is an award winning performance by all. I was impressed immediately by the sincerity of the opening scenes..in particular the elevator...a true "slice of life" view of the big city. A family of well to doer's inherits a boat once owned by Clark Gable << the one used in the movie is the real thing!>> and the catch is that they have to travel to Bermuda to bring it back to the mainland. Join the crew and it's Rag-a-muffin captain as they bring this magnificent boat to the US and nearly escape with their lives from Pirates, Seamonster, Terrorists and really bad steel drum bands. Hilarious from start to finish. You may want to purchase two of these...one for you and one for a friend! Smooth Sailing!
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Summary: The Citizen Kane of High Sea Comedies
Review: Brilliantly conceived film about a family that must enlist the aid of a ragged-edged sailor to bring them home on a recently inherited boat, only to find that they've embarked on a series of misadventures with a highly questionable captain at the helm. Kurt Russel and Martin Short strut their comedic stuff in a screw-ball tour-de-force. This movie is the stuff that great careers are made of, a cinematic triumph for Russel, Short, and director, Thom Eberhardt. The great thing about Captain Ron is that it not only manages to be funny, but maintains high cinematic standards: The exotic settings, energy-charged music, and acting make this a movie that deserves to be counted among the funniest of the 90's. Own your copy today on DVD or VHS.
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Summary: We want Widescreen! We want Letterbox!
Review: And we want to all to to Ted's! I've got the VHS but want the DVD. I don't buy any DVD unless it is in widescreen or letterbox. Want my money? Widescreen, letterbox, 5.1!
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Summary: Capt Ron to the rescue
Review: One of Kurt Russells best performances as a laid back boat Captain with unique skills that would take time for anyone to adapt to. Martin Short is left unsure about Capt Ron's skills when asking him if he knows where he's going only to be told that "if you get lost just pull in somewhere and ask for directions." To say this the movie is funny and entertaining is an understatement.
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Summary: Adventure Comedy
Review: Straight man Martin Short is the bouncing board for colorful Captain Ron's (Kurt Russel) outrageous antics. Excellent cast, direction is a bit choppy at times (kid spills milk once and picks up bottle twice, etc.) but this doesn't hurt the film. Businessman/father inherits boat from long lost uncle. Family takes a spontaneous trip to the Carribean to sail the boat to Florida and sell it. Along the way, hired captain Ron takes them on a few sidetrips and misadventures. The real charm of this movie is it's beautiful setting. The placid blue Carribean waters, coupled with a great soundtrack (probably the best scored comedic film of it's decade, featuring Marley's "Stir it Up" and "Jammin'") make you almost feel like you're there- a rare success for an andventure film, let alone a hilarious comedy. Since I first saw this film I have desperately wanted to somehow get myself on a sailboat and head for El Carribe. Parents take note, Captain Ron's colorful main character has equally colorful language. Also, there is a shower scene with partial nudity. These two things unfortunately keep this from being an otherwise perfect family movie.
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Summary: Captain Ron Lives!
Review: Captain Ron is the best. It's the movie that every new boater should see before heading out on the water. Kurt Russell is excellent; Martin Short is a scream. Now, if they'd only make a sequel!
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