Goin' South
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Movie Reviews of Goin' South
Movie Review: An oldie but a goodie!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is absolutely one of our favorite movies. It's a great friends night out movie (there's some language that makes it inappropriate as a family movie). You won't believe all the stars in this movie - besides Jack and Mary are John Belushi, Christopher Lloyd and a lot of others you'll recognize.
When we're in the mood for a good laugh, this is the movie we bring out. My husband has some good lines he's memorized from the movie and uses (I mean ALL day long...)which leads to us loaning out our copy to the poor unfortunate that has no clue what he's talking about. We keep extras because I don't always get our copy back!
Movie Review: For A Fairly Obscure Nicholson Flick, This One's Pretty Impressive
Summary: 4 Stars
Plot: Henry Lloyd Moon (Jack Nicholson), an outlaw with dreams of escaping to Mexico, is set to be hanged. But when he hears about the town law that states any woman who owns land can save a man from execution by offering herself in marriage to him, things are looking up. And wouldn't you know it, right before the hatch is dropped, a young lady named Julia (Mary Steenburgen) speaks up and takes the outlaw into her legal custody. But it turns out she's got a bit of a cold motive. She firmly believes that there's gold somewhere within the mines of her property -- gold that her now deceased father searched for all his life but never uncovered. She employs her new "husband" to help dig. At first, this partnership is set for destruction with obvious differences between the two. But before long it seems that things might work out differently than expected. Can the rugged Moon come to find the heart to settle down for a woman he might actually have true feelings for? Or is he really just a tool to her selfish intentions, destined to fulfill his lonesome dreams, going south of the border and to continue his ways of rebellion?
I hadn't heard much about this movie. But being a sucker for anything Jack's layed his hands on, I knew I had to try this. After all, it's 1978 -- post One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and pre The Shining. In his early fourties, is this not the golden stage of his iconic charisma? Well, Goin' South was no classic, but it sure put a smile on my face.
I was worried because of the plotline that there would be too much romance. Not so. Although there's a strong love story twisted in there, there are plenty of laughs to be had and very little (if any) mushy-mushy junk. The storyline unfolds nicely, employing plenty of memorable scenes with some pretty funny material. With a supporting cast of Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Danny DeVito, and Veronica Cartwright, the mood was set for a feel-good mix of knee-slapping comedy and interesting characters.
The only thing I found a bit annoying was what other reviewers have frequently mentioned -- Jack's voice. It's not the Southern accent that throws you off, it's the fact that he sounds like he's got a cold. There are a few scenes where he seems clearer, yet most of the time he speaks with a huffy sound like he was just recovering from a winter flu. I don't know if he intended it that way, or if some of the *ahem* substances *ahem* of that time took a slight toll on his voice. Either way, it's not so distracting that it would ruin his lines, but it is a disapointment since he has such a nice natural tone.
As for the DVD, the picture and audio quality are superb. However, there are no special features. It's the only edition out right now, and probably will be the only one out ever. Still, the film makes up for any lacking in extras.
Movie Review: Great movie and price was good
Summary: 5 Stars
CD was sent right away and I was pleased with the service of Amazon. I will buy again from them.
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Movie Review: Another Great Perfomance!
Summary: 5 Stars
Jack character stands out like a sore thumb. Even though he doesn't sound educated you love to here Moon talk. This isn't your tipical shootem' up western, but a stange find gold story in whitch love falls right into your lap. This movie will make you feel good at the walk into the sunset ending. Enjoy this oldy it's one to remember.Movie Review: Fun With Jack...
Summary: 4 Stars
"Goin South" is a must have to add to your Jack Nicholson collection. Directed by and starring Nicholson, not long after he dazzled us with his wonderful take on Randle McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", it's an off-beat Western comedy that will have you smiling from first frame to last. He once again, takes an unlikeable character, and makes us love him and root for him all the way.
He's the unscrupulous Henry Lloyd Moon, running from the law, heading south of the border to Mexico, where the law can't touch him( so he thinks). But the possse led by Christopher Lloyd, isn't going to let a little river between the U. S. and Mexico keep them from getting their man, and as quickly as Henry rejoices thinking he is safe(doing a wonderful little dance on the river bank), he must run again. But uh-oh what's this, his faithful horse has fainted! He's roped in and brought in for a hanging.
With his head in a noose, and the hangman poised to pull the lever, he is saved by an oridinance in town that allows a woman to claim him for her husband. The fair Julia, played delightfully by newcomer Mary Steenburgen, has a good use for him...working her unprofitable gold mine. And so the fun begins, Henry trying to adapt to married life, Julia trying to strike it rich before the railroad takes over her property and Henry's outlaw pals, always seeming to get in the way.
It's a fun romp with Jack and pals, who also include Danny Devito, John Belushi and Veronica Cartwright. Filmed in Mexico, it's got some great scenery and wonderful cinematography, fabulous dialouge, and, although just a touch slow in a couple of places, it will delight both fans of Nicholson and the Western/Comedy genre.
Find yourself a horse that won't faint, saddle up with Jack...and enjoy...Laurie