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Movie Reviews of Almost Heroes
Movie Review: Just as Good as Tommy Boy
Summary: 5 Stars
When I say this movie is just as good as Tommy Boy, I don't mean to say that Chris Farley is better in this movie than he is in Tommy Boy. Far from it. This movie is just as good as Tommy Boy because such a great cast supports Chris and Matthew Perry. Guy Fontenot is a riot, and Higgens and Bidwell, in my opinion, steal the show. Not to mention Pratt, Jackson, and Hidalgo. I think many of the bad reviews this movie gets are due to the fact that Chris Farley is not at his comedic best (although the fearsome beasts speech ranks among his greatest moments) and he does not dominate the movie as he did with Tommy Boy and Black Sheep. Watch this movie a few times, however, and you will begin to focus more on the role players, who elevate this movie to a comedic classic. Higgen's story, Pratt's experiment, Bidwell's itchy nose, and "There's an animal now!" are some of the greatest movie moments of this past decade. I understand that the sophomoric humor prevalent in this movie is not for everyone and certain highbrows will look down on this movie, but that if they cannot let down their pretensions once in a while, that is their mistake. Do not underestimate this movie. It is delightfully funny.Movie Review: Almost Heroes is A Traditional American (Comedic) Tail
Summary: 5 Stars
When you learned about Lewis+Clark in school, you thought it was just another boring lesson. However, after watching this movie, you will never think of Lewis+Clark the same way, in fact you will see it more like Edwards+Hunt.
"When the history books are written, Lewis and Clark will be nothing but a footnote on a footnote and I [Edwards]sir will be the....NOTE."
The chemistry that Hunt and Edwards share in this movie is tremendous, something that makes this movie as funny as can be. With the help of some no so bright helpers, Edwards and Hunt conquer the Pacific. With some misfortunes along the way that make this movie the best, I especially like the "I need the egg of an eagle" scene, hilarious, and the Indian scene where the "NOT RIGHT IN THE HEAD" indian keeps slapping Hunt (Farley) no matter if it is he or Edwards that slaps the Indian.
So get out your wallet use the force of the credit card to order this comedy of a lifetime, it is worth the ride. TRUST ME
"White water in the morning." [from the movie]
Movie Review: A real treasure
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is one of my absolute favorite movies. It is one of those movies you can watch over and over again. This movie stars Chris Farley and Matthew Perry who, it turns out, make a hilarious comic duo. The movie is about two men and their crew who try to beat Lewis and Clark to the pacific ocean. The cast in this movie is great. I have seen this movie well over a dozen times and it still continues to make me laugh every time. If you are a fan of any of Chris Farley's movies you are bound to like this as well. The humor in it is kind of simple with a hint of wit here and there. If you are however looking for a serious intellectual comedy, to be honest this isn't really it. This is a fun enjoyable adventure with some crud humor but warm none the less. I recommend this movie to everyone though I realize that some will not appreciate the comedy of this gem.
Movie Review: best of chris farley, more laughs per loop!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
In my humble opinion, this is the best and funniest of the Chris Farley movies. Chris is at his best as continental scout Bartholomew Hunt. He has a group of back up actors that are par excelon.....including Matthew Perry and Eugene Levy. Just briefly, in the very beginning Chris is going to be hanged for forcing a continental army officer to walz with him through the army dining facility(mess hall). Mathew Perry saves him from hanging, and its off to the great American west they go with their crew of misfits to try and beat Lewis and Clark to the Pacific ocean. Particulary funny is once character named Bidwell, who looses an ear to a jealous Frenchman, a leg to a hungry bear, and a finger to a mad Spanish solder.....If you like good comedy and good acting, and incidentially Chris Farley, this is the movie for you.....FrankMovie Review: Great Laughs
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie delivers bundles of laughs. Those looking for an intellectual experience look elsewhere. Here you must do what the movies require of you. Suspend belief. Throw it away. Lock it in a closet. This is about two men who go on a journey, not only a physical one but an extroidanarily funny one. They make you believe that two bumbling fools and their fellow travelers race and overtake Lewis and Clark, the famous explorers, from the east to the west coast blazing a new path for adventurers in the new world. Hilarity ensues. A bear, Hidalgo and his merry men, oh, did I forget Hildalgo's hair? A taxedermist, and an eagle with a grudge.... You will laugh your eyes out. ENJOY!