The Out-Of-Towners

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Summary: Stick to the Original
Review: If you've seen the original "Out-of-Towners" with Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis, there's really no reason to see the remake. Jack was so funny and put everything into his performance, but this time the humor just isn't there. The story is very rushed and it hurts the movie. For example, the couple leave Ohio, get on a plane, it can't land in New York, they can't find their luggage and are rerouted to Boston all in the first 20 minutes of the movie! And they altered the story a little, which cuts even more of the humor out of it. Like, instead of the hotel giving their room away, their credit card was decined. There's just nothing funny about that. Nor do I remember their going to a group in the hotel to talk about sex in the original movie! Making a remake of this incredible movie was a mistake. Or if they did want to do it, they could've taken the time to do it right.

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Summary: a fun time at the movies!!!!
Review: In this movie Hawn and martin are two out of towners who are going on a vacation.Thier plane gets stuck on the way to New York or something similar happens.After they arrive in New York they encounter a variety of madcap people. They try to stay a hotel run by a cross dressing John Cleese( I love his dance number!!!) This movie is full of fun and passion A must for either fan of Goldie Hawn's or Steve Martin's!!!

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Summary: hmmm
Review: it's humorous.. i only saw it twice once on comwedy network and then on dvd.. i'd say rent it ..

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Summary: Some funny scenes
Review: Its hard to find a lot of comedys that get me laughing-at least the first half.The latter scenes were forced and dragged.Very funny was the sex club scene and when they got on the airplane.

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Summary: No words to describe this utterly terrible movie.
Review: Like I said, no words to describe it. All I can come up with is that it stinks. It's terrible. Steve Martin can do better than this movie. Don't waste any time to see this movie. If you want laughs see Galaxy Quest.

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Summary: Rides best on the performances of Hawn and Martin.
Review: Marc Lawrence's script for the remake of "The Out-of-Towners" is not without its flaws, but that doesn't stop it from being a watchable comedy that rides on the performances of its two leads. Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn are two of the most well-enjoyed comedic talents Hollywood has to offer, and they pretty much make the movie surprisingly enjoyable despite some unfunny scenes and a formulaic plot.

Henry and Nancy Clark live out their routine lives in Ohio, so it comes as no little surprise that when there only son goes off to college abroad, their lives seem listless and uneventful. Henry has lost his job, but keeps it from Nancy when he is offered a position in an advertising firm in New York. Nancy sees it as the perfect way to spark some romance back into their marriage, and off they go, only to be laid over in Boston, where they must rent an expensive car, finally reaching the big city only to run into more problems.

The obstacles, like the primary setup, are pretty basic: they are mugged in the middle of the street, their hotel will not accept their credit card, which is low on funds, which leaves them on the streets trying to think of ways to come up with money for the room. Some of these prove to be quite funny and entertaining, while other scenarios, one of which involves Martin on an overdose of hallucenogenics, seem forced and a bit agonizing for the actors. The laughs seem to die out a bit in the end, but the first two thirds of the film make up for it.

Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn are the perfect comedy team for the movie, bringing the laughs on even in places where you least expect it. Martin plays Henry to be very nervous in times of tension, giving his character a goofy and awkward trait that makes him easier to laugh at. Hawn is definitely the smarter of the two, but still retains that little girl quality that makes her performances so superb. Her facial expressions, and even the tone of her voice, keep the movie upbeat and happy, which is one of its salvage factors.

Not a whole lot to say about this movie, except it's one of those like-it or hate-it comedies where the stars do their very best, and that alone makes it enjoyable. It's best not to try and compare this movie to the original version: the two are so very different and spaced apart that there really is no point. There's really no point to the movie, either, but that's half the fun of it.

Rating:
Summary: Rides best on the performances of Hawn and Martin.
Review: Marc Lawrence's script for the remake of "The Out-of-Towners" is not without its flaws, but that doesn't stop it from being a watchable comedy that rides on the performances of its two leads. Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn are two of the most well-enjoyed comedic talents Hollywood has to offer, and they pretty much make the movie surprisingly enjoyable despite some unfunny scenes and a formulaic plot.

Henry and Nancy Clark live out their routine lives in Ohio, so it comes as no little surprise that when there only son goes off to college abroad, their lives seem listless and uneventful. Henry has lost his job, but keeps it from Nancy when he is offered a position in an advertising firm in New York. Nancy sees it as the perfect way to spark some romance back into their marriage, and off they go, only to be laid over in Boston, where they must rent an expensive car, finally reaching the big city only to run into more problems.

The obstacles, like the primary setup, are pretty basic: they are mugged in the middle of the street, their hotel will not accept their credit card, which is low on funds, which leaves them on the streets trying to think of ways to come up with money for the room. Some of these prove to be quite funny and entertaining, while other scenarios, one of which involves Martin on an overdose of hallucenogenics, seem forced and a bit agonizing for the actors. The laughs seem to die out a bit in the end, but the first two thirds of the film make up for it.

Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn are the perfect comedy team for the movie, bringing the laughs on even in places where you least expect it. Martin plays Henry to be very nervous in times of tension, giving his character a goofy and awkward trait that makes him easier to laugh at. Hawn is definitely the smarter of the two, but still retains that little girl quality that makes her performances so superb. Her facial expressions, and even the tone of her voice, keep the movie upbeat and happy, which is one of its salvage factors.

Not a whole lot to say about this movie, except it's one of those like-it or hate-it comedies where the stars do their very best, and that alone makes it enjoyable. It's best not to try and compare this movie to the original version: the two are so very different and spaced apart that there really is no point. There's really no point to the movie, either, but that's half the fun of it.

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Summary: Don't waste your $$ on this garbage
Review: Next to "Godzilla" and "The Blair Witch Project" the is the worst film I have ever seen, there is nothing funny about it. Waste of Cleese and Martin.

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Summary: Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn always did a great job together
Review: Steve Marti and Goldie Hawn did work together in Frank Oz`s House Sitter, which was a good film.

In this one, The both of them are better in this film, a lot of good comic moments in this film. John Clesse also funny as the hotel manager, see his dance with woman shoes and the end of the film with woman clothes. The Best Moment on the film is Martin and Hawn are in a traphy room with people with different sex problems is funny.

This is a remake from a Neil Simon, based on his written film, also star Jack Lemmon in the lead. Grade:B+.

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Summary: A Light Hearted Effort by All Involved.
Review: Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn are Talented Comedic Performers, but are they Talented Enough to make a film work based on Tired old Gags and Steve doing his Funny Walk routines? The answer is... Yes.

Steve and Goldie play a Married Couple having an "Empty Nest" episode. Their Only Son has Left the House, and they are alone. Goldie takes it harder than Steve does, as Steve has the Loss of his Job on his mind. With a Job Interview in New York, the pair head for the Big Apple, and the film follows their Misadventures through the city that Never Sleeps.

"The Out of Towner's" may not go down in the History books as the Funniest film Ever Made, but it Will Entertain an Undemanding Audience simply looking for a few Laughs. Goldie and Steve make a Great on-screen couple, it's a Real Shame that every time they are Partnered up, they are also partnered with Average Material. The Screenplay is the problem as it quite simply isn't very funny. The jokes have been Recycled from the Original "Out of Towner's", nearly Every Other Neil Simon film or play and from a Countless number of latter-day Jack Lemmon / Walter Matthau road movies. Some of the jokes even date back to the Bob Hope / Bing Crosby road movie days. When that starts happening, the screen writer should realise that it's time for a Rewrite or two.

Still, It's Goldie and Steve to the rescue, as they Save the film from itself and make it Enjoyable nonetheless. John Cleese chips in here and there as a Snooty Upper-class Hotel Manager with a Penchant for Woman's Clothing. Some will Undoubtable find this role Annoying, Demeaning or just plain Stupid, but others will find it Funny, as I did. The Whole Three of them are called upon to act pretty Silly now and then, but they pull it off.

Directing and Technical Credits are Average, nothing special... In fact, the Whole Film has a "Nothing Special" kind of Feel about it, no one except the three Principle Performers seem to be trying very hard, but If you Accept that Going In, you'll have a Lot more fun with it.