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Summary: The role Bill Shatner was born to play
Review: I wouldn't call Free Enterprise high art, but I'm going to give it a 5 anyway. Its, kind of a geek fantasy movie. Two long time fanboys meet William Shatner only to discover that he is an absolute doofus. They're worlds are shattered. Its easily Shatner's best role ever. Its not the best plot in the world, parts of the film are poorly timed, but I've watched it 3 times now, and I never get tired of it. Sometimes, its ok for a movie to just be fun. If nothing else, see this for the special features. There are more extras on this disc than you can shake a stick at. The terminology commentary and the glossary are particularly excellent.
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Summary: Other movies have certainly gone here before...
Review: ...but "Free Enterprise" is not without its charm. A romantic comedy crossing (the far superior) "High Fidelity" with the documentary "Trekkies", the film is buoyed by its amiable, if mostly unknown cast and the appearance by the man who most likely inspired the anthem "Blame Canada"--William Shatner. Shatner plays Shatner as the curiously endearing, pompous, silly dinner-theater level thespian that he pretty much is...oddly this is what makes his performance here so appealing! While the theme of 30-ish pop culture geeks who are more comforable burrowing into mounds of media than examining the complexities of thier personal relationships isn't new, "Free Enterprise" keeps it fresh and amusing enough to hold your interest for 2 hours. Sci-fi film buffs can revel in smug bemusement at the treasure trove of in-jokes and obscure references.Worth a look.
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Summary: You either get it or you wouldn't be reading this
Review: I related to this movie - I'm not one of the obsessed, but I do know them, and I know enough about Star Trek and the other Sci-Fi classics cited to get everything in the film. It's like Swingers, but nicer and with a sci-fi gestalt.
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Summary: This is my life
Review: This is the first DVD I ever purchased of a movie I hadn't seen. It is one of my favorites. This is my life, or at least, what it was before I met my girlfriend. I watched this movie in awe that there are really people out there like me! I thought there was something wrong with me. my girlfriend calls me "fantasy boy" because I relate more to movies than real-life. Such is the life of the characters of Free Enterprise. It's amazing that my girlfriend and I still have arguments that almost exactly mirror those of the characters. When I first showed her the scene of Rafer and his girlfriend argueing, she got a chill. At one point Rafer stands up to walk away and his girlfriend asks "where are you going?" To which he states "It looks like I'm going nowhere". She then gets angry and yells "Don't quote Star Wars to me!". It gives me chills too. It makes me a little angry to hear Shatner on the late-night talk show circuit blasting this film by saying "The movie was so bad, we were just trying to think of something to make it better". Well I loved it, and my girlfriend loved it too. In fact everytime I run into a financial problem yet find money to buy DVDs, she instructs me to watch Free Enterprise again because I haven't learned it's lesson. The lesson is that you have to provide a sense of security so that a woman will trust her future to you, or your selfishness will deprive you of yours.
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Summary: Laughing out loud funny!!!
Review: In the smooth Swingers style of everyday life comedy. This was just all sorts of funny. Patrick Van Horn (Sue from Singers) was in this. Its good as hell.
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Summary: Can't wait for the sound track
Review: At first I did not know what to make of this movie. Was it trying to be some Rocky Horror spoof thing or what? But I wanted to see Bill so I stuck it out. By the time I got around to turning it off, it was over. What happened? I found my self trying to out guess them before they could answer. They even mentioned my favorite Star Trek episode (28) "City on the Edge of Forever" written by Harlan Ellison ISBN: 1565049640.
You can't tell me that you haven't sat around with friends and rattled off different movies; or maybe even had some memorabilia. You might not have been so fanatic, but you can relate to this movie. Any way the last 15 minutes of this film equaled the first half in pure fun. It makes you want to go out and "wrap" yourself in Shakespeare.
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Summary: The Reason I Went DVD
Review: This movie came out of nowhere for me, and I have to say that's the best way it possibly could have. I came across it a few months ago while sort of listlessly browsing video titles at a local store. I had enjoyed the Swingers/Clerks category of movies, and this one had Shatner . . . why hadn't I heard about it? As I said, it turned out to be the best way to view it! I had no idea what was coming, but when young Robert defeated his hulking junior high opponent with a flying drop-kick, I had to pause the tape to get all the laughs out before I could go on. It was pure love from there on in. I quickly recommended it to everyone whose phone number I could remember. A close friend (with whom I have a very Robert/Mark-type friendship) told me what features the DVD had, and there was no question at that moment that I would be spending a good chunk of money on some A/V equipment. Folks, I loved the movie THAT MUCH. It's very hard to believe that the DVD, with so much more than VHS could ever have, costs about a third as much. Hardcore fans of the Original Series who feel alienated by the current Next Generation-dominated fan culture will certainly get some satisfaction out of this movie. Yes, there are still some of us out there! If you're a late twenty-something sci-fi fan who has something of a life, you're sure to relate to this movie. I can't recommend it enough. (OK, the five stars come from emotional impact. But some movies are like that . . . )
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Summary: Sci Fi lovers and those approaching 30, Renew!
Review: Free Enterprise is a hilarious look at two lifelong, never growing up, devoted science fiction fans, especially to the original Star Trek TV show crew. This movie is side-splitting and hilarious although non-sci fi fans will probably be bored. The movie is chock full of quotes lifted from various 70s and 80s movies (Star Wars and Star Trek predominating) as well as other references, one of the characters who is about to turn 30 has a dream that he is a "runner" from Logan's Run trying to find Sanctuary! And last but not least is the acting job of William Shatner playing himself. Shatner constantly ridicules himself throughout the film and yet still conveys an inner charm and warmth that is impossible to ignore. He lampoons his oft cited egotism, allowing the audience to see him as vulnerable and uncertain. I give it 4 stars because this is not for everyone and at it's current price of $70 it's way too expensive but if this genre appeals to you get this when the price drops!
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Summary: Enterprising Film
Review: This is just a delightful comedy featuring three engaging performances including Will & Grace's Eric McCormack and William Shatner. The DVD is loaded with some of the best special edition features I've seen. A Woody Allen-type comedy about Star Trek fans. Who woulda thunk it? You either get it or you don't, but if you get it, you'll dig it.
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Summary: Swingers + Late Last Nite
Review: With a theme of Sci Fi for the comical interludes between and during relationship scenes. Hilarius and on the money in many exchanges. If you liked the above movies as well as a sci fi movie fan and in your 30's you'll want to own this one. Though I saw on VHS will buy on DVD. So no tech information on DVD yet, but the extras will be nice addition.
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