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Vastly underated - it's excellent!!!


I absolutely love this film and it has some classic comedy scenes. The paring of Steve Martin and Charles Grodin is genius. Who will ever forget the conversation about the "Bald Bums" (who don't they just swoop it over?) or when his wife left him after her and the person burgling her house "just hit it off." Great stuff
Ryan.

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one of my faves too..

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I saw this movie in college and I thought it was very witty. I remember the scene when Steve Martin's girlfriend kicked him out of the house while in bed with "Raul", and then made him take out the trash on his way out.

The discussion between Steve and Charles Grodin about why Hobo's always have a full head of hair.

The party at Charles' house with cut-outs of celebrities.

Several funny scenes including the wedding scenes.

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I love the scene where he goes to the restaurant and asks for a table for one. As he is walking there a spotlight shines on him all the way. Classic!

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I agree. This film was just lovely and often hilarious. The jokes were extremely witty and inspired, with the discussion on bald bums rating as a true gem. Plus the pairing of Steve Martin and Charles Grodin was perfect. 9 out of 10 from me.

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Great film. I remember when it was originally released and I had passed on it because of lukewarm critic reviews. Looking at this now, I have to say it's one of the better comedies I have seen over the years. Lot's of amusing gags. Loved it!





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Just saw this film for the first time in my life. I'm sorry I waited so long to check it out. Absolutely a classic.

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Both Steve Martin and Charles Grodin are very funny in this movie, especially Grodin in that catatonic and hopeless state. I like how the movie invents its own unique universe not unlike a cartoon world or the naked gun the airplane spoof films where almost anything outrageous can happen.

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