The Stupids

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Summary: What happened to the DVD specs?
Review: So is it WIDESCREEN or not, already?

That is the #1 single most important question when buying a modern DVD. Wake up, Amazon!

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Summary: A truly funny and stupid movie
Review: Sure, this movie is stupid, and certainly doesn't have the best acting, but it is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Instead of being gross-stupid, it is truly stupid-stupid. This is my favorite movie!

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Summary: Won't win a Nobel, but has some very nice chuckles
Review: The best part of this film, and the one scene that makes it worth any adult's time, would be ruined for you if I gave you a specific blow-by-blow here. Suffice to say, there is one scene that takes place in a deserted planetarium, involving a janitor and two members of the nominal family (who, for reasons I won't go into here, are convinced that they have died and gone to Heaven). As artificial stars wheel close overhead, a dialogue ensues between two of the Stupid family and the janitor that is simply amazing comedy. This scene is funny enough to be part of Rat Race, Top Secret or one of the Airplanes. There is also a cute cameo by Christopher Lee as the nefarious "Mr.Sender" (you know, the arch-foe who has a monopoly of sorts on all the world's undeliverable mail). Oh my.

This is definitely aimed at kids, and one kid I know actually felt inclined to apologize in advance for the silliness of The Stupids. But no need: It is a cute, occasionally inspired movie that shouldn't bore parents too awfully much. Worth a try for the whole family.

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Summary: Breakthrough comedy! Beyond comparison!
Review: The only reason why we only gave this movie 4 stars is because they haven't come out with a sequel yet! A twisting and turning plot with superb actors playing hysterically written roles. Easy to follow, yet makes you think. Great for all ages and personalities. If you go for thought-provoking comedies that give you more than laughs, this movie is perfect for you! I've read every book about the Stupids and the movie captures the aura of the family perfectly. Thank the "Lloyd" for the Stupids!!!

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Summary: Named for the adults who watch it
Review: The only redeemable quality of this movie is "I'm My Own Grandpa". My 7-year-old daughter liked it though...I guess that tells you something.

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Summary: Named for the adults who watch it
Review: The only redeemable quality of this movie is "I'm My Own Grandpa". My 7-year-old daughter liked it though...I guess that tells you something.

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Summary: Thought Provoking Action and Adventure
Review: The Stupids (1996), is a wonderful and, frankly, underappreciated film. This movie should be required viewing for anyone, and everyone, who searches in vain for all of those hidden solutions to life's most haunting and persistent problems.

Although the plot is realistic enough--seemingly plucked straight out of today's headlines of Gen-X angst and grief--I was completely sold on this film's deep introspection and faith-affirming message by the time "I'm My Own Grandpaw [sic.]" was sung with grace and style by my distant relative, Tom Arnold.

The fact that Tom comes from the same family tree as I do can only add pride and imbue satisfaction into my often overlooked clan--good on ya, Tom! I can only hope, and pray, that Tom is an honored guest at our next family reunion. Now THAT would be an "Arnold Surprise" we could all truly cherish.

If nothing else, I'm happy to know that I was right--our garbage IS being stolen! Conspiracy? Yes! Are we powerless to overcome it? No!

Six out of five stars from me.

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Summary: This is a deeply hillarious film
Review: This film is really incredibly funny in weird, non-obvious sort of way. And the score is really great, which is strange--really, it's better than it even needs to be. I think most of the acting is fine, and it really is funny. My complaint (and the reason it gets four stars rather than five) is that it needed a heavier hand in editing. Others who have watched this film will agree that any scene involving a digital cat or dog, or ANY scene with space aliens, should have been cut...that's really all that is weak with this film. I really like it.

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Summary: Truly unique comedy, so stupid it's funny.
Review: This film is really original. It was intended for youyng kids, but this movie is so simple in plot, so unique, so stupid, and frankly, so bad that it's funny. Acting was fine, but could have been better. Very colorful and fun for everyone.

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Summary: One Of the funniest movies I have ever seen
Review: This has got to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen, it kept me laughing all of the way through. I could and can watch it over and over again, I recommend it to anyone who like silly comedies.