Melvin and Howard
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DVD Cover Information Actor: Chip Taylor, Elizabeth Cheshire, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Le Mat Director: Jonathan Demme Brand: Universal Studios Cinematographer: Tak Fujimoto Editor: Craig McKay Producer: Art Linson Producer: Don Phillips Producer: Terence Nelson Writer: Bo Goldman DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language) Format: Color, DVD, NTSC Picture Format: 1.85:1 Running Time: 95 minutes DVD Release Date: 2004-03-02 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Universal Studios Product features:
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Movie Reviews of Melvin and Howard
Movie Review: Puzzled by the Good Reviews
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this DVD through Amazon after reading all the glowing reviews about the Academy Award-winning screenplay, brilliant acting, and genius director. After viewing the movie, all I can say is, "HUH? Did those people actually watch the same movie I just watched??"
"Melvin and Howard" is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It was actually hard to watch, and I fell asleep half way through. When I awoke, I rewound back to the point I last remembered before dozing off, and continued watching from there. Throughout the entire movie, I found myself wincing and groaning at all of the moments that were intended to be funny. The incompetent acting (particularly Paul Le Mat as Melvin), hokie script, distracting music, and bland directing left me feeling like I was watching an extended episode of "The Dukes of Hazzard".
The fine performances of Jason Robards (who has very little screen time) and Mary Steenburgen were about the only redeeming elements in an otherwise dreadful movie. Try to watch it (if you must) if it ever plays on free TV. Otherwise, save your money.