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Movie Reviews of UHF
Movie Review: Funny as Heck
Summary: 5 Stars
THe Video Movie Guide described UHF as innocently funny, and they were not kidding. THis is one of the few movies that stays funny through out the whole thing and still be a little touching at the same time. The idea is that George (Weird Al) gets to run a TV station that his Uncle won in a poker game. George is a very imaginaitve character and for the most part is excited to get this opportunity. After a few blunders he decides in an act of depression to put the Janitor Stanly (Michael Richards) on the air and the results are astounding for him. This leads to a bitter rivalry with the local Television station chanel 8 whcih is run by male sexist pigs. In the end George, Stanly and a host of other comical charcters save the day and get to keep their silly TV shows (COnan the Librarian, Wheel of FIsh)However the DVD is defiently worth the money as well. NOt only do you get the movie (with your choice of wide screen or full) but you also get the trailor (common) delted scenes (Narrated by Weird Al), Behind the scenes featurette, the UHF music video (which mocks prince, Guns and Roses, and many other) and audio commentary by Weird Al himself. This is defiently a DVD worht purchasing.
Movie Review: Great use of the DVD format.
Summary: 5 Stars
Say whatever you like about the movie "UHF," which is, admittedly, slapsticky and unoriginal at times, but this DVD is great! Yankovic delivers brutally honest and hilariously funny critiques of deleted scenes and the movie itself through the running commentary feature. Hearing Al complain about unflattering shots of himself, mistakes in filming (a detached left arm turning into a right arm) beating a joke to death, low-budget special effects, bad acting, and making scenes unnessecarily long (ie the scene in the beginning with all the traffic signs) is incredibly amusing. There are also several amusing "easter eggs" hidden in the DVD menus and Al himself hams it up in the menus as well. Other features include the original UHF music video, a 1989 Behind the Scenes featurette, and selected deleted scenes. Oklahoma residents might especially appreciate the DVD for the explanation during the Commentary of where each scene was filmed in the Tulsa area. I highly recommend this DVD to all Weird Al fans. Even if you didn't like the movie (or especially if you don't), you will enjoy Al's criticism of it and the additional material.Movie Review: 200+ viewings and still going strong
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have spent your time searching to find a timeless masterpiece that will stand the test of time, buy Lord of the Rings or something. But if you want a movie that you can watch every day for the rest of your life and never gets old, "UHF" was made for you. I first came in contact with this wonderful film when I was a freshman in high school. Growing up in a small midwestern town, movies were our life. When my friends and I discovered UHF in the local Blockbuster, we rented it and never brought it back. At last count, we have seen this film over 200 times, and it never loses its savor. Unfortunately, the video tape has broken, which led me to search for this classic on DVD. I will give you my personal garauntee that if you purchase this film (only 12 dollars!!) you will not be unsatisfied. My friends and I are all married now, and living in separate parts of the country, but that doesn't mean the magic has died. Not many things bring as much joy to our childrens faces than sharing some valuable family time watching this truly timeless spoof.Movie Review: One of the Funniest Movies Ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, if you're looking for a comedy with a thick and rich plot, you won't find it here. However, if you just want to have a good time and "be goofy," then you'll love this movie. This movie is chock full of parodies, spoofs, and hilarious characters that could easily compare with "Saturday Night Live" or the "Simpsons". If you're a fan of Weird Al's music, you'll enjoy it even more. You needn't listen to the comments of the critics who mostly attacked this movie back in the '80s. They practically get payed to dislike movies, and in my experience, most comedies well received by critics are, overall, not nearly as funny as the really bizarre, satirical movies of this sort. Anyways, UHF is a really good movie, and if you were planning on spending [alot of money] for a used tape of it, now you have a chance to get for a much more reasonable price. Plus, according to Weird Al's Website, it will be a Collector's Edition with lots of extras. The DVD is DEFINITELY coming out this summer. Enjoy!Movie Review: Oh Al ... You silly boy!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I worked in a video store some years ago, a customer came in asking for something "silly and mindless." This was the first film that came to mind. He took it home, and when he came back, he thanked me, saying it was exactly what he was looking for.Yes, Al's little cult film is quite worth the price of admission. Not the best or most original plot line ever written, but that's like saying you'd buy Weird Al's albums for the artistic value of them. No, you buy them to laugh - and this movie, though slightly dated at this point, is funny. The parodies still make me chuckle, even after all these years. It helps if you're old enough to remember some of the stuff he's parodying, but, I think younger people might get a kick out of it. The ensemble cast of top notch character actors (most notably Michael Richards, Fran Drescher, Victoria Jackson and Kevin McCarthy - even General Hospital's Anthony Geary has a pretty big part!) does a great deal to make this movie worth watching.