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Summary: "Turn the Head"
Review: This movie was Great. I don't agree with the reviewer who gave it only one star. Check your facts buddy, said 60 year old man, never had sex with his niece. And the brother who offered his sister in exchange for pot, no one, not even the brother thought about actually doing that. These scenes are ony there to prove that family is crazy and people are only human. A point this movie makes very well.
This movie has amazing performances by not only Lyonne, and the pot smoking brother. Marisa Tomei gave a comedic performance that you won't soon forget. Note: watch Marisa dance outside the phone booth in a "Pick and Save" t-shirt, while her uncle is talking to her dad. Then listen to her recite her drug otpions to the pot selling neighbor, while wearing a nurse's uniform. That proves the comedic genius of the performance. And that's just one of many great scenes in this great movie.
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Summary: Intensely funny and tastefully tasteless
Review: "Slums of Beverly Hills" is one of those rare movies that exceed the boundaries of good taste yet causes all of us to laugh secretly at the "I've-been-there-before" scenarios. The cast is headed by Natasha Lyonne, a great newcomeer with cherubically large eyes that can look right through you. No one else would have been better for this part. She plays the daughter of a Nomadic father (wonderfully acted by Alan Arkin) and sandwiched between two equally-eccentric brothers. The oldest boy is a mildly obnoxious aspiring singer-actor; the youngest boy has a crush on the older. There are other good performances by Marrisa Tomei as the "dazed and confused" cousin who escapes from her own dysfunctional family, bringing new delimmas to our main character; and Carl Riener her successful yet heartless father. There are some hilariously offenseive scenes involving vibrators, bongs, dining room furniture (my lips are sealed) and hormonal neighbors. This film is not for everyone but for those of us living on the edge it's a gem.
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Summary: Not that good ...
Review: Well it was actually a totally weird movie and ... uhm ... yea in a way it's like in the same style of The Big Lebowski for example ... either you love it or hate it ... I hated it ... BUT the last half an hour or so was actually quite entertaining! Wait to buy it untill it only cost 5-10 $
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Summary: QUIRKY, LOW-BROW HUMOR, YET HIGHLY ENTERTAINING...
Review: This is the type of film that clearly isn't for everyone. The problems of a teen girl growing up in the seventies told with such a keen eye might offend some. Yet the strength of this movie lies in it's originality and the performances of the players. Alan Arkin is at his very best. Natasha Lyonne as Vivian is a joy. Marisa Tomei is equally effective as the visiting cousin. One of my favorite scenes has Arkin and Carl Reiner fighting over who will pay for breakfast.Bottom line on this one... You can either be closed-minded and call this silly trash- or enjoy a fun story that takes you back in time with a quirky family just trying to make it in a changing world.
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Summary: Why did the director want an "R" rating for this?
Review: "Slums" is a thoroughly enjoyable movie and I take nothing away from this wonderful independent film. Alan Arkin's performance is a treasure and all the acting is on-target. One quibble, though. One reason, I submit, that this movie languished in obscurity for years is the "R" rating. Why did'nt Ms. Jenkins shoot for a more box-office friendly PG-13 and get the teen audience who might have supported this movie more. Did we really need all those (...) shots from stunt doubles??? Not that I'm complaining but after a point they distract from the movie. More people should have seen "Slums" but the "R" rating killed it.
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Summary: Intensely funny and tastefully tasteless
Review: "Slums of Beverly Hills" is one of those rare movies that exceed the boundaries of good taste yet causes all of us to laugh secretly at the "I've-been-there-before" scenarios. The cast is headed by Natasha Lyonne, a great newcomeer with cherubically large eyes that can look right through you. No one else would have been better for this part. She plays the daughter of a Nomadic father (wonderfully acted by Alan Arkin) and sandwiched between two equally-eccentric brothers. The oldest boy is a mildly obnoxious aspiring singer-actor; the youngest boy has a crush on the older. There are other good performances by Marrisa Tomei as the "dazed and confused" cousin who escapes from her own dysfunctional family, bringing new delimmas to our main character; and Carl Riener her successful yet heartless father. There are some hilariously offenseive scenes involving vibrators, bongs, dining room furniture (my lips are sealed) and hormonal neighbors. This film is not for everyone but for those of us living on the edge it's a gem.
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Summary: Slums is a great place to be
Review: Slums of Beverly Hills is one of the most original movies I have seen in a while. The performances are terrific, the comedy is quirky fun, and the laughs come fast and sharp. A very original screenplay provides the story of a Vivian, a girl who is growing up in a family of nomads, and who is discovering her sexuality. The most memorable scene comes from the famous "vibrator dance", which seems like a sick joke that would fail on all levels. However, it doesn't! This scene plays like a bonding between the 2 girls, and never once goes over the top, retaining a funny and sentimental joy that is played out with lots of laughs. 4 stars instead of 5 due to a plot twist involving Alan Arkin and Marisa Tomie, something that seems unnecessary to me in terms of story.
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Summary: A COMEDY THAT'S NOT THAT FUNNY
Review: ...or maybe it isn't meant to be funny? At any rate, if there's a reason to applaud this critically acclaimed indie, it's the performance of Natasha Lyonne in the focal role of Vivian.
Lyonne captures to a tee the ultimately frightening world of being a teenager on the verge of becoming a woman. Lyonne hits all the right notes, whether it's in lamenting her enormous boobs (a gag that gets old after a while) or exploring her cousin's vibrator (a remarkable scene with no dialogue that conveys the innocence of youth and shows what a fine actress Lyonne is). Alan Arkin lends good support as her father, but his performance is too one note to show us the real anguish he is feeling. His scene with Oscar winner Marisa Tomei in which he tells her how lonely he is is handled very well. Jessica Walter is around briefly as the new love interest in Arkin's life, and she does a beautiful job too. Tomei is adequate, but not entirely believable. Carl Reiner and Rita Moreno make a brief but memorable appearance as Tomei's parents.
All in all, this is a tender slice of life dramedy, but I wish it had been a little funnier.
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Summary: Arkin, Tomei, Lyonne, Reiner... you can't go wrong.
Review: I liked the fact that this movie, although laced with sexual themes and R-rated humor, is ultimately about a father who loves his kids and kids who love their father. And even the scenes of ribald humor and sexuality are mostly character-driven and kind of sweet. Well acted, funny, and quirky, "Slums of Beverly Hills" is a great little movie to discover on DVD.
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Summary: The Greatest Movie of All Time
Review: This movie is wonderful! Natasha Lyonne shines as she greets us with a comical character. Her name is "Viv" and Rita shines also!!! I love this movie and if you like American Pie or Not Another Teen Movie then you will surely love this one!
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