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Movie Reviews of Volunteers
Movie Review: Great Laughs
Summary: 4 Stars
This comedy really struck me as great. Some have bashed Tom Hanks in this movie as unfunny and John Candy as the highlight, but I think Tom Hanks is just plain hilarious, but then again I've always loved dead-pan humor. Candy on the other hand is the fallguy to Hanks straightman.
The basic plot is Hanks is a rich prick in serious debt and joins the peace corps to get away from it all. While in Thailand, Tom Hanks has to learn to become a better person. Simple premise, but, like I said earlier, you'll love it.
Also, this film features and early score by James Horner, which is a nice bonus for soundtrack fans.
Truthfully the only reason this film did not get 5 stars was the lack of DVD features, but the flick itself is great. Worth your cash.
Movie Review: John Candy's remake of "The Manchurian Candidate."
Summary: 4 Stars
Lawrence Bourne III (Tom Hanks) is escaping a domestic debt. In the process he takes someone else's place in the Peace Corps. Finding the people around him a little too obsessed with their mission; He attempts of add a little civilization to it.
This movie shows glimpses into the way governments are run and the people that make it happen. How the Peace Corps makes a difference in the lives of the natives and the people in the Corps. Bridging the gap among factions (why build a bridge and its eventual use). Some are manipulators and some are sincere. The best are gung-ho (John Candy).
Worth seeing. It gets better with each viewing.
Movie Review: Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
Back in the day, before Tom Hanks starred in serious and dramatic roles, he did more comedic roles. This is one of my favorites. Tom Hanks plays a rich boy, snob on the run from a large gambling debt, who switches places with his college roommate on his way to join the peace corps. He is paired with Rita Wilson and John Candy on his journey. John Candy is fantastic as always, playing overly outgoing goofball. A role he plays perfectly. Also, Gedde Wantanabe is hilarious. In my opinion he steals most of the scenes he is in. Great cast, funny movie.Movie Review: A lot better movie than it gets credit for.
Summary: 4 Stars
Glad to see only one bad review for this movie. I loved it. It really just depends what you like in a movie. I loved 1941 but hated American Pie. If your an Adam Sandler fan then I bet you hate it too. If your a Hanks or Candy fan then you must see it. Alan5973 has most of the high points covered. Great lines. The Tom Tuttle from Tacoma brainwash is classic. I also think it is cool seeing Hanks and Wilson together.Movie Review: AWESOME MOVIE
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie was great. Rent it and give it a chance and I know you won't be disappointed. I've loved this film from the day it first came out. I must have seen it over 30 times and I love it more and more each time.