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Movie Reviews of UHF
Movie Review: Finally!!!!! UHF on DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
...In my childhood one of my all time favorites was the failed attempt at a movie he did called UHF. While the film did not loose money it failed to generate any revenue large enough to call it a success, and despite being blasted by critics of the day the movie's real problem was not the movie itself, but the film's release date. It was put out in the middle of one of the biggest summer blockbuster battles of the day. It was up against movies like Batman and When Harry Met Sally and these weren't the only ones! UHF was a small movie releasing against several large movies. It didn't stand a chance and it was crushed. Thankfully the movie found its way into the hearts of B-movie fans via TV and home video. However, with the demise of Orion in 1996 the video vanished off the face of the earth. Sadly, before I could get a copy of it on VHS.
Over the years demand for the movies return has been running rampant. The movie has a cult following as strong as the following of the other cult B-movie classic "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." This movie is not as quotable as Monty Python's movie, but its just as funny. Literally by popular demand the cult classic is now on DVD with completely restored video and audio that makes the movie look new, deleted scenes that suck to no end, but are worth watching just to hear Al comment about how bad they suck, and a very informative and hilarious audio commentary with Weird Al, his manager, and several of the stars of the movie. This movie is not time sensitive; the gags that were used 13 years ago are still funny today. This film is a must own for everybody. Simply put, quit reading this and go buy this DVD! You know you want it!
Movie Review: Totally wacky and absolutely hilarious
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay. I'll admit it. UHF is one of my favorite movies. And I'm not ashamed, either. After all, it's a product of Weird Al Yankovic, who's famous for his strange parodies of popular songs-like "Eat It" or "Amish Paradise" or "Like a Surgeon" or "I Love Rocky Road." In other words, it's totally wacky and absolutely hilarious.Weird Al plays George Newman, a guy whose overactive imagination has lost him-and his friend, Bob (David Bowe)-yet another job. When his uncle wins a nearly bankrupt UHF station (remember UHF?) in a poker game, he gives the studio to George. Determined to make this job work, George and Bob-with the help of receptionist/reporter Pamela Finklestein (Fran Drescher) and janitor Stanley Spadowski (Michael Richards)-create exciting shows that has everyone in town watching. But when R.J. Fletcher (Kevin McCarthy), the head of the local network affiliate, finds out, he decides to do everything in his power to shut George down and turn U-62 into a parking lot.
Words cannot even begin to describe the hilarity of this movie. On a recent trip, I popped UHF into my laptop's DVD player on the plane, and I was pretty much in tears for the entire hour and a half. Michael Richards alone makes the movie worth watching (repeatedly). And while the movie does have a few slow parts, it's necessary-it gives you time to recover before the side-splitting laughter begins once again. If you're a fan of Michael Richards, off-the-wall comedies, and/or Weird Al, this is a must-see.
Movie Review: Weird Al at his very best
Summary: 5 Stars
One of my favorite, and funniest movies of all time. There are many insane parodies in this movie. This film takes hacks at Rambo, Geraldo, Ghandi, and so much more.
A dreamer who can't hang onto a job is given a lowly U.H.F station as part of a poker bet. The station is in the middle of nowhere, with real corny programing and a rating at the bottom of the ladder.
George, wonderfully played by Yankovic, decides to re-do the entire programing schedule. Town Talk with George, which makes Gerlado look like Oprah, is priceless. There's also Ghandi II, Ghandi comes back as a meat eating, karate fighting, no nonsense bad guy. Schwartzenegger is parodied as "Conan the Librarian" who's very strict on over-due books.
George takes on a slow minded janitor who saves the day after taking over the kids show and makes it the big ratings winner. Who else but an adult who is like a child, to run a children's show. Features finding a marble in oatmeal, rewarded with a drink from a firehose.
Parodies of animal shows with the phrase "Badgers, badgers, we don't need no stinking badgers!" wonderful. Emo Phillips is great as the inept shop teacher who has a show of his own.
Just as a warning. If you don't like humor like Weird Al Yankovic this movie is NOT for you. If however, you like zany slapstick parodies, then this movie will certainly please you.
Movie Review: Great extra features
Summary: 5 Stars
Let's face it. Anyone even looking at buying this movie is very likely either already a Weird Al fan, or looking for a comedy that is not quite... normal. UHF fits both bills nicely. Like most of Al's work, it's not a continuous rotfl fest, but it does pack some serious lol action. But I want to address those who already own an older copy of this movie.
Why buy this DVD version if you've already got the VHS, or Laser Disc (yeah, I'm a LD loser)? The extra features. I've seen this movie many times, but listening to Al (and his guests') commentary made it a new experience again. He either has a remarkable memory or is incredibly anal about keeping track of information, because he knows the story behind every actor, prop and set in the movie. Mostly funny, but there are also a few touching moments.
I particularly enjoyed his out-takes. Unlike most DVD deleted footage, he partially narrates his, explaining why scenes got cut, and sometimes fast-forwarding through bits that are too slow. And the price makes it worth having a copy that's easier to handle than a Laser Disc, or a VHS tape, for that matter. I'm not a big Easter Egg hunter, so I only tracked down a couple. Cute stuff, but nothing to write home about.
Al, if you're reading this: Don't you think it's time to make another movie? I promise I'll go see it, and even make my wife go along.
Movie Review: Hilarious!
Summary: 5 Stars
Al Yankovic is a comic genius. The plot is your standard underdog-becomes-a-success story, but it is handled with so many funny bits that it doesn't matter. Featuring a pre-Seinfeld Michael Richards and a pre-Nanny Fran Drescher, UHF tells the story of a misunderstood man (Yankovic) and his television station, which his uncle won in a poker game. He proceeds to come up with some creative programs and must stop the giant corporation from shutting them down to destroy the competition. The best part, however, is the clips of shows that air on UHF Channel 62. Favorites include "Wheel of Fish" and "Conan the Librarian." The fantasy sequences are also very funny.
The movie is rated PG-13 but it's probably appropriate for anyone old enough to understand that no poodles were harmed in the making of this film (watch and you'll understand). There are no sex jokes and no graphic violence. Young kids may not get the pop culture references, but anyone can laugh at "Spatula City" (just watch the movie!).
This DVD has some of the best special features I've ever seen. A great commentary track (featuring Al), deleted scenes, a short "making-of," and music video for "UHF" make this hilarious movie well worth the ten bucks.