The Barefoot Executive
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Movie Reviews of The Barefoot Executive
Movie Review: Entertaining family comedy
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a "good, clean, family" movie. Nothing objectionable for younger children, while still making my older teen laugh. It has value because it teaches fame and riches are not worth losing your personal integrity; honesty and keeping your word.
There are a number of scenes that made us laugh, especially one out on a window ledge where Wally Cox and Joe Flynn kept us laughing for almost ten minutes with their classic screwball expressions and antics.
Kurt Russell has a girlfriend,but there is not even any sexual innuendo.
The chimp is cute and funny.
This is our favorite Kurt Russell Disney movie, definitely more entertaining than The Strongest Man in the World and The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.
Movie Review: Finally!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been waiting for years for "The Barefoot Executive" to finally make an appearance on DVD. I first watched the movie as a child and, of course, loved it! The film provides good and very clean fun: something that the monkey in this movie wouldn't find on network TV these days.Movie Review: The Movie Is So-So, but Kurt Russell is #1!
Summary: 3 Stars
Steven Post (Kurt Russell) is an ordinary mailboy with his usual "adorable" enthusiasm when he discovers his girlfriend, Jen's chimp, Raffles can rate movies like the pros. You have to watch the movie to find out more! Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan, and more made it to the hilarious stage!Movie Review: Five reasons to skip this one.
Summary: 2 Stars
First of all, I must say "The Barefoot Executive", which was Kurt Russell's second starring role in his early Disney period, is a wonderful, comic farce. It has a terrific supporting cast, including the hilarious comedy team of Joe Flynn and Wally Cox, an early appearance by the late John Ritter, and a pleasing turn by Heather North as Russell's love interest. And then there's Russell's costar, a chimp who can predict hit TV shows, well-played by Bubbles. His "talent" comes in handy when ambitious mailboy Russell uses his predictions to get ahead at the television network he works at. In all, it's a funny farce that kids and their parents will enjoy.
Alas, I cannot recommend this film for purchase at this time. And here are five reasons why:
1. Disney DVD has once again made the head-scratching decision to release "Barefoot Executive" in a full-screen format, instead of widescreen. Why? Who knows. This is extremely annoying, especially since it was undoubtedly filmed in the family friendly 1:66:1 aspect ratio. Heck, my 3 year old niece has no problem with those black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Why should anyone else?
2. There is nothing to lead me to believe this film has been restored. Therefore, we're evidently getting the same tired print from the VHS version. Why replace something with something that is no better than what you already have?
3. There are absolutely no special features. None.
4. The retail price of $19.99 is ridiculously expensive for a bare-bones DVD. Most comparable DVDs are priced at $9.99 or less, so Disney should be ashamed of themselves for ripping the customer off.
5. As I said before, 1+2+3+4=ONE BIG RIPOFF.
So, my verdict, thumbs down to Disney and this package. I'd like to thank them, however, for saving me money. Not buying this, "Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.", and "Million Dollar Duck" will save me anywhere from $45-$60 that I can use to buy product from other DVD companies, like Anchor Bay, for instance, that values its customers enough to present us with topnotch, worthy product.
*** (out of *****)for the film; * for the DVD; ** overall