Goin' South
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Movie Reviews of Goin' South
Movie Review: If you're lookin' for a good movie, well ya dang sure got your wish!
Summary: 4 Stars
I had never heard of this movie, directed by Jack Nicholson...needless to say it's pretty funny. I loved all of the character actors, and just the expressions on their faces throughout the movie. I've watched it three times already, and there are a lot of funny lines in it. It was worth buying.Movie Review: Missing some scenes and lines.
Summary: 3 Stars
My wife and I both agree that the DVD seemed to be missing some scenes and lines, particularly "We don't need no stinkin' batches" by Belushi.Movie Review: Beware: Over Indulgent Director/Actor Ahead
Summary: 2 Stars
I saw this flick on HBO when I was in high school many, many years ago. Jack Nicholson directs as well as stars in this vehicle. I purchased this film because I vaguely recalled a humorous scene where Nicholson voraciously downs half a chicken and then leeringly implores Mary Steenbergen for some dessert. Unfortunately, I didn't recall the rest of the movie in which Nicholson overacts a great deal and seems to be presenting himself as Charles Manson with a sense of humor. My mistake for buying this hamfest. Don't get me wrong; I love Jack Nicholson; I've been a fan of his for years; but, like many actors, he needs a strong director to rein him in to prevent him from doing what he does in this movie, which is overplaying and hamming it up and mugging for the camera. The movie is actually boring and even tedious at times. There are glimpses of the Nicholson sly sense of humor, but overall I should have spent my money on something more gratifying, like a tuna fish sandwich.
Needless to say, I was disappointed with this movie. Oh, well; you can't win 'em all. And, I'm sorry to say that I wouldn't recommend it to anyone but the most avid Nicholson fan who wants to own all of Jack's films that are out on DVD. Aside from historical worth and a chance to see a younger, preening, leering, full of himself, salacious, hooting and hollering Jack, I would keep my money if I were you. Sorry, Jack. You're great; but you over did it in this one.
For the record, Mary Steenbergen is quite good in her usual underplaying, subtle, and quietly sensuous way. I love her face and never tire of seeing it on screen. There's something about her that you can't help but adore. John Belushi is also good in a small part as one of the employed thugs of the law. Christopher Lloyd is good too as a lawman in a part that precedes his "Doc Brown" days from "Back To The Future." The sets are realistic and the terrain is wild and rustic. The movie is also put together fairly well. But, like I stated previously, there is just too much Jack; Jack all over the place. The movie might have turned out better had his character been hanged in the beginning of the film instead of being rescued by an opportunistic Miss Steenbergen.
Movie Review: not too impressed
Summary: 2 Stars
I had heard from a co-worked that this was the funniest movie ever made. I guess I just expected too much, or maybe I just didn't get it. the premise is funny, but I just didn't think it was the cat's meow.Movie Review: Goin' South... is right
Summary: 1 Stars
I would give this * 1/2 stars. I think the only thing I found interesting about this movie is the fact that the Back to the Future 3 stars are re-united in the 1800's. There were a few funny moments, however too few. For a comedy, I laughed maybe 2 or 3 times, not enough. Jack really isn't very good at slapstick type of comedy and that is apparent here. His accent was so-so, and it sounded like he tried speaking while holding his nose (nasal). He wasn't the only one holding his nose after this.