Skin Deep
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Movie Reviews of Skin Deep
Movie Review: One of the Best
Summary: 5 Stars
First off -- I am writing this the day after the passing of John Ritter. Ritter was one of the best physical comedians. He wow'd us with his antics and sweet heart for many years on 3's Company. John -- thanks for all the great laughs.Now on to the review of this movie. To this day, this is one of my favorite movies even though I've only seen it 3 times (I'm purchasing the DVD today). Yes, the condom scene is one of the funniest scenes in movie history -- but I prefer another funny scene. John's character follows a woman into a upscale "physical therapy" office and is then tortured with muscle stimulators by a scorned former lover. When Zack comes out of the office he is twitching so badly he can hardly walk. This is classic John Ritter physicality. I laffed so hard the last time I watched that I almost couldn't breathe any more.
Also, while very funny, this movie follows a man who is trying desparately to repair his life and at every turn keeps failing. At one point, in his physcharist's office, his cry for help is so real-looking that it made me cry.
So, again, John, thanks for the many years of laughter. You will be missed!
Movie Review: John Ritter kills it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm sad that this movie was always marketed as "the comedy that glows", a reference from one of it's more "slapsticky" scenes involving glow in the dark condoms, and not given the credit it deserves, like the Oscar Noms "As Good as it Gets" got. Skin Deep in my opinion, though 80's dated looks wise, is still a far superior drama/comedy.
John Ritter should have been nominated for this performance, PERIOD.
Ritter's more serious scenes are up there with the best actors of our time, and the comedy, especially the physical comedy (leaving electro-therapy scene, OMG, I have to rewind it several times because I can't see the scene all the way through from laughing so hard) is evidence that Buster Keaton & Chaplin have passed the torch to our dear beloved clown John Ritter. And come on, this is directed by Blake Edwards, an icon.
Movie Review: Skin Deep
Summary: 5 Stars
One of John Ritter's last movies, a comedy drama complete with lot's of laughs
and still containing " instant growth " about his problems. A man that likes
the ladies who suffers from writer's block. His bartender seems to know all
the answers but withholds them, knowing that Ritter's character needs to find
out these things on his own. Several surprizes keeps the viewer from being
able to predict all the outcome and events that occur. His "shrink" is full of several biting and sarcastic observations and comments. If your a Ritter fan,you'll like this or if you care to " learn something " about life or gain an insight into his actions in this movie, you will enjoy it!
Movie Review: I've missed watching this movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been years since I've seen it due to only having it on VHS. Time to order the DVD and catch some awesome laughs.
The dialogue in this movie is truly wonderful, might be a bit brainy for some folks.
The physical comedy is hilarious. Most people cite the 'glow scene' but I prefer the 'shock therapy' scene.
But Ritters' performance is the show stealer. Very nuanced - you wonder how closely the script touched his own life. He played it to a "T" and then some.
Supporting cast is excellent, except the ex-wife who isn't so believable. And Gardenia is excellent as always.
BUY IT! LOVE IT!!
Movie Review: John Ritter Shines!
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the funniest, yet most heart wrenching performences I have seen in the past 2 decades. John Ritter is simply amazing in this film. It is a thoughtful, intelligent, light hearted & uplifting story of a man braving the stormy waves of middle age. I hope you treasure it as much as I do. It is simply a true diamond in the rough. This movie is a part of my past & even now brings to me many fine memories, happy & sad, of my younger days. As I get older, only now am I beginning to understand & appreciate this film fully. Best wishes John...as if you were a personal friend, you will be missed.