Caddyshack
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Movie Reviews of Caddyshack
Movie Review: classic comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
I was shocked that this wasn't in our VHS library, so I bought the DVD.
There's a lot going on at the exclusive Bushwood Country Club. Caddy Danny Noonan is hoping for the caddy scholarship, and his best bet is to kiss up to Judge Smails (Ted Knight). Judge Smails meets his nemesis in the uncouth Al Czervik (Rodney Dangerfield), who's thinking of buying the club. Ty Webb (Chevy Chase) is a rich playboy who refuses to take anything seriously and is full of skewed advice for Danny, who he takes under his wing.
And then there's Carl Spackler (Bill Murray), the assistant groundskeeper who's tasked with killing the golfers... er... gophers.
This is such a classic comedy. I was surprised at how long it had been since I'd seen it, because so many of the scenes remained so vivid--the Baby Ruth bar in the pool, "see the ball, be the ball," the multiple attacks on the gophers.
I was about to say that this was a comedy without a message, but I realized it's not, really--it's about pretension. You end up rooting for the characters without it--Ty, Danny, and even Carl and Al--and sneering at the pretentious caddies and Judge Smails.
One thing I didn't really remember from watching this before: Chevy Chase was surprisingly hot. Or maybe I'm just drawn to quirkiness.
Anyway, fun stuff.
Movie Review: The class struggle at Bushwood ca. 1980
Summary: 5 Stars
The 2010 version of Caddyshack has Dolby Digital 5.1 remastered audio and a cleaned up film transfer. The box looks identical to the 2007 version, except on the back it will have a brief note about the Dolby soundtrack. There have been many complaints about previous versions of the film, but the 2010 version is good.
Time has been good to "Caddyshack." It's not about Snobs vs. Slobs. It's about the rules that dictate how people behave toward one another, and what happens when they're ignored. Do class distinctions exist in 2010? Absolutely--that's why "Caddyshack" is still relevant. For a comedy, it's quite complex--according to the bonus feature, much of it was improvised.
The humor is often sophomoric. Bill Murray, Ted Knight, and Rodney Dangerfield are way over the top. But because there are no references to contemporary events (I can't think of any offhand) and few shots of objects that date it (mostly cars), it seems quite modern.
Movie Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
This film works on so many levels. We don't get alot of Rodney, Chevy or Bill, but that leaves you wanting more, not suffering with too much. Its just the right amount. Bill Murray's character is one of the most believable and natural stooges ever put on screen. Chevy is witty as hell. Sort of an 80s Marx Brother. Rodney is just AWESOME. Ted Knight as the straight man is perfect. He doesn't get witty one-liners or much time with the other comedians, but his hammy acting as the pompous jerk is hilarious in such a subtle way. Really watch him act.
The plot involving caddies is small, but sweet and offers alot to the great 80s time capsule element. The soundtrack is sweet. The script isn't quite as good as "Animal House", Kenney and Ramis' previous film. But al of the other ingredients make this just as classic as that film.
Movie Review: Still Makes Me Laugh
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not high brow comedy by any stretch, but it makes no difference since there are so many funny lines and scenes that it all comes together to make me laugh all these years later.
Chase, Murray, Dangerfield and Knight all have memorable parts in this movie and as a golfer some of these things come across as pretty funny since they are semi-real. Not dancing gophers but some attitudes and general country club situations.
Yes it is juvenile also in many respects, but I still think that I must "be the ball" on the course. Doesn't help my golf game much but makes me smile when I am not doing well.
Movie Review: Golf. Gambling. Drunken Debauchery. Two thumbs up!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the funniest movies ever, and with a great soundtrack with the dancing gopher! It's too bad that Hollywood doesn't have the courage to make politically incorrect comedies like this and Blazing Saddles anymore. Seems many people are afraid of "the message" this might send to the children. Well, "Caddyshack" didn't make me a boorish and dim witted misogynist, and "Blazing Saddles" didn't make me a racist. Both movies do, however, let me laugh at these people and help me see how stupid the behavior really is. Have a laugh and stop taking yourself so seriously.