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Frustrated with the general corruption of life in the big city, a New York city planner, his girlfriend and best friend, rob a bank. With determined police, and all of the madness of New York to contend with, the trio discover that it's easier to rob a bank than to getout of the city. ... Read more

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New York's Finest Thieves
Bill Murray, Geena Davis and Randy Quaid play New York's perfect criminals. They have the perfect bank robbery plan. It's perfectly executed. The only thing that gets in the way is the city in which they operate. The city that spawned these crooks, also spawned the madness (the same madness that frustrated Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis in THE OUT OF TOWNERS) that get in the way of their getaway. From the opening scene of Bill Murray in a clown costume, I knew I was in for a quirky film, but it was much more than that. This was a surprisingly funny movie that captures the essential oddities of the city. Philip Bosco plays a bus driver who would better be suited as a Marine drill sergeant at Parris Island, and he's just one of the eccentrics. I won't give anything else away. Just take my advice and give this underrated film a look.

Possibly Bill Murray's Most Underrated Movie
Quick Change was hardly the most amusing film I saw at first viewing when it was released. With each successive viewing since, I have been more and more pleased. The directing is very good and Murray's comic nuances really become apparent the more I see this movie of comic twists and turns. Murray doesn't monopolize the great comedic acting here. On his level are Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, and especially the veteran Jason Robards. It's an interesting twist that we the viewer are led to sympathize and root for the criminals.

PUT IT OUT ON DVD ALREADY!!!
I've been waiting months and months for it to come out, and nobody wants to move a finger to put it out on DVD. There is so much crap out on DVD, so why cant they put out something actually GOOD?!? This is one of Bill Murray's best, and is my third favorite movie, apart from Groundhog Day being 1st, and Harold and Maude being 2nd. Please produce this on DVD. PLEASE!!!

Undernoticed But Definitely Worth Owning and Watching
This is one of my favorite movies. It's a comedy with classic performances by Bill Murray, Geena Davis and Randy Quaid, a great supporting role by Jason Robards, and a wonderful cameo by the late Phil Hartman of SNL fame. The movie pokes great fun at all the foibles of New York City. The plot is very clever, the twists and turns incredibly funny, and the result is a movie that keeps viewers laughing throughout. It's not just a movie to watch once, but one of those rare movies you can watch over and over again, yet never tire of. If only they would put it out on DVD!

Another Murray Classic
Although not very well known, this remains one of Bill Murray's funniest & most original films. Feeling frustrated with his life and NYC in general, a city planner comes up with the perfect bank robbery scheme, with the help of his girlfriend and best friend. Getting away with the money ends up being the easiest part of their day. Everything imaginable that can go wrong, does as the three attempt to make it to the airport. Quaid is especially good as the dimbulb best friend, and Murray is dead-on perfect as the subdued brains behind the almost perfect crime. Murray also co-directed.

Highly underrated, & more then worth checking out. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray) is a mildly successful motivational speaker on the lower end of the trade-show circuit. At his engagement party, he finds out his long-believed-dead dad has only recently died, leaving him a large inheritance. Of course, Jack doesn't know how large until he meets a suspicious lawyer (Harve Presnel) who unloads Dad's prized possession: a four-ton circus elephant named Vera (Tai). Larger Than Life is a buddy-road movie. Murray uses his old tricks to bully or con several people into helping him, including a whacked-out truck driver (Matthew McConaughey). In this day and age of digital effects, Murray could be teaming up with Roger Rabbit or some other special effect; his interplay with Tai is quite natural. Director Howard Franklin codirected the underrated Quick Change with Murray, and it's clear they work well together. A curio in Murray's career, this film is effective and fun family entertainment, filled with good-natured ribs, bubble-light dramatics, and a scene-stealing elephant. She's a charmer. --Doug Thomas ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Hilarious and Sweet!
Bill Murray has the perfect sarcastic resignment at the beginning of the movie when he is suddenly surprised with an elephant that he has to care for! As the story goes on, he tries to find a way to get rid of the unwanted burden, but the elephant starts to win him over and his goals change to finding a way to give the elephant a happy life. The bonus is, that along the way, he finds himself, and discovers the spirit of the father he never knew. The most hilarious part was the crazy trucker, and Bill Murray is funny the whole way through. The sweetest part was Vera the elephant and her thoughtful caring ways for the son of her beloved master. I get so irritated when I see critics disparaging movies that I enjoy. I never let their snobbish remarks stop me from trying a movie that sounds good to me. I recommend that you don't let Leonard Maltlin stop you from trying this charming movie.

Even if you don't like Bill Murray, it is a good family film
My son wanted the movie because it had an elephant in it. Though I hesitated, due to Bill Murray being the main actor, I took the chance and am very glad I did. It has turned into a favorite at our household. Their are many elements in the movie that stimulate discussion of family values and beliefs as well as a good old fashioned feel good ending. I actually found Bill endearing, which was hard to imagine since he usually struggles with his likeability on-screen. It's a good solid buy.

you never forget an elephant!
Bill Murray stars as Jack Corcoran, a motivational speaker who has never known his dad. Turns out he recently died, as opposed to being long-dead as he had believed. Jack goes to collect his inheritance, which is a trunk of clown shoes and a rubber nose ("I'll take this", he says. "My dad never gave me enough toys anyway.") It is also an elephant named Vera (after his mother) and what he believes is $35,000. After he signs the papers, he learns he OWES $35,000 for damages Vera has incurred.

Thus begins Jack's odyssey of finding a home for Vera and the money to pay off the debt. He is in Maryland when he finds a lab that is sending a herd of elephants to Sri Lanka for a genepool experiment. The plane leaves from California.

Along the cross-country trek, Jack meets people who tell himn how to get Vera to obey (a former circus employee, she responds to very specific although cryptic commands.) He also meets a load of weirdos along the way, and makes some new friends. A favorite scene is when Jack, accompanied by a clan of plains people, rides across the Southwestern plains on Vera with his friends on horseback and some Bonanza-like music playing.

Jack comes to care about Vera and her happiness, when he is offered competing payments to clear his debt and then some at two different places. Deciding where Vera will be cared for and letting go of her is hard, but he manages to make a good decision.

Murray at his finest...well, since Ghostbusters that is.
Larger Than Life is a fun (and sadly forgotten) little family flick that everyone can enjoy. I'm 16 and I was chuckling all throughout by the likes of Bill Murray and Matthew McConaughey who are essentially the heart and soul of this kiddie adventure. The plot is a bit more advanced than most youthful ventures, and revolves around the escapades of sarcastic motivational speaker Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray), who receives a rather 'large' inheritance from his estranged father and unknowingly gets a suitcase full of clown supplies and a 'large' elephant named Vera. Deep in debt and eager to lose the new burden placed on his hands, Jack goes cross-country hoping to strike up a deal in which he can get Vera off his hands and make a little cash on the side. This, of course, goes awry and moral dilemmas lie in wait as Jack comes across floods, a paranoid hitchhiker played superbly by Matthew McConaughey going by the name Tip Tucker babbling about corrupt cops and conspiracies in motion by 'Big Brother', hijacking semi trucks, and half a dozen other little slapstick moments that should have the kids giggling. Larger Than Life is a simpleminded comedy aimed for the adolescent audience and though a few crude jokes are disguised by adult talk and should be over most of their heads, should be one that will provide the young ones with 93 minutes of fun and constant laughs from Murray's comical antics while still remaining family friendly and appropriate.

As for the disc, for one, you can expect Larger Than Life to be next to bare bones since it's another nail in MGM's budget title catalog and the demanding MSRP is reasonable, and secondly, it's a kiddie flick and therefore features are not a top priority, and three, the films next to pitiful $8 Million box office haul doesn't help either. That said, there is the obligatory Trailer presented in a widescreen format. Nothing special there. No booklet as usual. And since this is still an adolescent adventure, MGM gave us a bland full-frame presentation that is a tad bit above VHS quality. The picture quality is simple, faded, and bland. Nothing really stands out as a nice transfer would have and things remain in a neutral setting whether bright or dark, never adjusting quality with a change of atmosphere. And since there is really no sound effects and dramatic explosions to show off, the Stereo Surround mix is rather bland. Oh, and in addition to the less than par picture and sound quality we get a bland little promo for a dozen or so other MGM family budget titles.

The reason I give Larger Than Life a four star rating is because as a film I enjoyed it, Murray was flawless and his sarcastic humor never let me down, plus the fabulous cameo by McConaughey didn't hurt. But as a DVD, it's a toss up. MGM put no effort into the release and starved the flick of anything other than a Trailer. Yet on the other hand, the film is meant for the kids and there is not a demand for deleted scenes or commentaries among the target audience plus the low MSRP keeps Larger Than Life in reason. If you are looking for an affordable family fun title that the kids will get a kick out of then by all means go for Larger Than Life, and for those who are fans of Murray's relentless sarcastic antics, but those who are looking for a full fledged feature filled disc (which I doubt there are more than a dozen or so including myself) should steer clear. Larger Than Life is a fun kids flick that the whole family can sit back and enjoy, and for the budget it's a full fledged value. Thanks for reading my rather lengthy review of Larger Than Life; I hope it helps in your decision.

Larger Than Life
This is truly a cool movie! Right next to Dumb and Dumber! The character playing Tip Turner is great! I AM going to get this DVD soon, I hope. I recommend it for children and families. One movie that's not a "hollywood dud". ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Amazing film
This is an amazing film. All of the photos shown in this movie, taken by joe pesci as the "Great Bernzini" or Bernzie, are actual famous photo's taken by Arthur Fellig or WeeGee. Called WeeGee after, at that time, the newly released Ouija Board, because utilizing his police radio in his car he arrived at crime scenes even before the police. This is as I said an amazing movie. The plot is enticing and was filmed as well as directed amazingly. For more information on Arthur Fellig or his Artwork, which is currently being displayed at museums around the country(...).

One of the best flicks ever
Such a good movie. Pesci's best performance.

Noir To Die For
This review refers to the VHS edition of "The Public Eye".....

Noir lovers and Pesci fans alike will be thrilled by this dark look at the underworld of New York City in the 1940's. It stars Joe Pesci as Leon "The Great Bernzini" Bernstein, photographer to the mob.
"Bernzy" as he is also called by those who know him well,will stop at nothing to get that great shot of the "dead guy" even before the cops arrive.The gorier the better. Bernzy has an in with not only the cops, but also the two ruling mafia gangs that are in control of the city. But Bernzy never takes sides, just the pictures. That is until the beautiful but unattainable Kay Levitz(Barbara Hershey) asks for a favor. He immediatly becomes enamored by her and will do anything for her.The "favor" has Bernzy becoming involved with dangerous black market schemes and a lethal war going on between the two mafia gang rivals. Bernzy has a chance to get the picture of a lifetime from information that he has obtained, and fulfill a promise to the woman he adores,although it may cost him his life.

Joe Pesci's performance of this character is captivating. He's a shutterbug who not only is always there to exploit the horrible murders he sees, but also artfully captures the life going on around him. Barbara Hershey is exquiste and keeps the mystery going, and Stanley Tucci also turns in a fine performance as an underworld figure. It was directed by Howard Franklin(Larger Than Life/Quick Change)who absolutely takes you into this seemy underworld and keeps you there.

The VHS is a good picture and the sound in Dolby Stereo(HI FI) is pleasing. I did not see it available in DVD,but it really should be!

Get the popcorn ready BEFORE you get involved with this one! It will have you so caught up with these characters and the story you may not be able to find a place to pause it, once you start it.......Laurie

The Perfect Role for a Small Tough Guy
Joe Pesci usually ends up playing tough, often brutal, and sometimes incredibly violent mobsters. This says a lot more about the movie business than it does about him. Actually, his violent roles, despite his hard-boiled persona and his ability to convincingly explode on screen, remain a tiny bit unconvincing. One reason for this is that he is not physically imposing. Also he can't stop being just a wee bit cute, like a squirrel with a machine gun. The role of Wee Gee, the persistent little cameraman who documented New York's dark underbelly, therefore, is tailor-made for Pesci. Employing a vulnerability alongside his trademark streetwise persona, he gives an affecting portrayal in a film that also seems a masterly and gritty recreation of 1940s New York (Having no first-hand experience, I can't really say for sure). The movie's one fault, however, is that a photographer is just a photographer and is not a suitable subject of apotheosis, as is attempted at the finale.

A film of a photographer with a need to get the perfect pic
Joe Peschi is excellent as a shutterbug in New York City that gets involved with mob ties, a beautiful nightclub owner, and a mafia shootout. Its perfect blend of drama, mystery, suspense, and comedy really beckons the viewer to laugh and be on the edge of your seat at the same time! It is the story of the Great Bernzini, a free-lance tabloid photographer who intentionally tries to get involved with every crime ring or criminal in the city to get the perfect photograph. But one time, it goes a bit too far and he has to put his life on the line to save Kay (a delightful Barbara Hershey in a role that was made for her)! See it, now! ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Hilarious and Sweet!
Bill Murray has the perfect sarcastic resignment at the beginning of the movie when he is suddenly surprised with an elephant that he has to care for! As the story goes on, he tries to find a way to get rid of the unwanted burden, but the elephant starts to win him over and his goals change to finding a way to give the elephant a happy life. The bonus is, that along the way, he finds himself, and discovers the spirit of the father he never knew. The most hilarious part was the crazy trucker, and Bill Murray is funny the whole way through. The sweetest part was Vera the elephant and her thoughtful caring ways for the son of her beloved master. I get so irritated when I see critics disparaging movies that I enjoy. I never let their snobbish remarks stop me from trying a movie that sounds good to me. I recommend that you don't let Leonard Maltlin stop you from trying this charming movie.

Even if you don't like Bill Murray, it is a good family film
My son wanted the movie because it had an elephant in it. Though I hesitated, due to Bill Murray being the main actor, I took the chance and am very glad I did. It has turned into a favorite at our household. Their are many elements in the movie that stimulate discussion of family values and beliefs as well as a good old fashioned feel good ending. I actually found Bill endearing, which was hard to imagine since he usually struggles with his likeability on-screen. It's a good solid buy.

you never forget an elephant!
Bill Murray stars as Jack Corcoran, a motivational speaker who has never known his dad. Turns out he recently died, as opposed to being long-dead as he had believed. Jack goes to collect his inheritance, which is a trunk of clown shoes and a rubber nose ("I'll take this", he says. "My dad never gave me enough toys anyway.") It is also an elephant named Vera (after his mother) and what he believes is $35,000. After he signs the papers, he learns he OWES $35,000 for damages Vera has incurred.

Thus begins Jack's odyssey of finding a home for Vera and the money to pay off the debt. He is in Maryland when he finds a lab that is sending a herd of elephants to Sri Lanka for a genepool experiment. The plane leaves from California.

Along the cross-country trek, Jack meets people who tell himn how to get Vera to obey (a former circus employee, she responds to very specific although cryptic commands.) He also meets a load of weirdos along the way, and makes some new friends. A favorite scene is when Jack, accompanied by a clan of plains people, rides across the Southwestern plains on Vera with his friends on horseback and some Bonanza-like music playing.

Jack comes to care about Vera and her happiness, when he is offered competing payments to clear his debt and then some at two different places. Deciding where Vera will be cared for and letting go of her is hard, but he manages to make a good decision.

Murray at his finest...well, since Ghostbusters that is.
Larger Than Life is a fun (and sadly forgotten) little family flick that everyone can enjoy. I'm 16 and I was chuckling all throughout by the likes of Bill Murray and Matthew McConaughey who are essentially the heart and soul of this kiddie adventure. The plot is a bit more advanced than most youthful ventures, and revolves around the escapades of sarcastic motivational speaker Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray), who receives a rather 'large' inheritance from his estranged father and unknowingly gets a suitcase full of clown supplies and a 'large' elephant named Vera. Deep in debt and eager to lose the new burden placed on his hands, Jack goes cross-country hoping to strike up a deal in which he can get Vera off his hands and make a little cash on the side. This, of course, goes awry and moral dilemmas lie in wait as Jack comes across floods, a paranoid hitchhiker played superbly by Matthew McConaughey going by the name Tip Tucker babbling about corrupt cops and conspiracies in motion by 'Big Brother', hijacking semi trucks, and half a dozen other little slapstick moments that should have the kids giggling. Larger Than Life is a simpleminded comedy aimed for the adolescent audience and though a few crude jokes are disguised by adult talk and should be over most of their heads, should be one that will provide the young ones with 93 minutes of fun and constant laughs from Murray's comical antics while still remaining family friendly and appropriate.

As for the disc, for one, you can expect Larger Than Life to be next to bare bones since it's another nail in MGM's budget title catalog and the demanding MSRP is reasonable, and secondly, it's a kiddie flick and therefore features are not a top priority, and three, the films next to pitiful $8 Million box office haul doesn't help either. That said, there is the obligatory Trailer presented in a widescreen format. Nothing special there. No booklet as usual. And since this is still an adolescent adventure, MGM gave us a bland full-frame presentation that is a tad bit above VHS quality. The picture quality is simple, faded, and bland. Nothing really stands out as a nice transfer would have and things remain in a neutral setting whether bright or dark, never adjusting quality with a change of atmosphere. And since there is really no sound effects and dramatic explosions to show off, the Stereo Surround mix is rather bland. Oh, and in addition to the less than par picture and sound quality we get a bland little promo for a dozen or so other MGM family budget titles.

The reason I give Larger Than Life a four star rating is because as a film I enjoyed it, Murray was flawless and his sarcastic humor never let me down, plus the fabulous cameo by McConaughey didn't hurt. But as a DVD, it's a toss up. MGM put no effort into the release and starved the flick of anything other than a Trailer. Yet on the other hand, the film is meant for the kids and there is not a demand for deleted scenes or commentaries among the target audience plus the low MSRP keeps Larger Than Life in reason. If you are looking for an affordable family fun title that the kids will get a kick out of then by all means go for Larger Than Life, and for those who are fans of Murray's relentless sarcastic antics, but those who are looking for a full fledged feature filled disc (which I doubt there are more than a dozen or so including myself) should steer clear. Larger Than Life is a fun kids flick that the whole family can sit back and enjoy, and for the budget it's a full fledged value. Thanks for reading my rather lengthy review of Larger Than Life; I hope it helps in your decision.

Larger Than Life
This is truly a cool movie! Right next to Dumb and Dumber! The character playing Tip Turner is great! I AM going to get this DVD soon, I hope. I recommend it for children and families. One movie that's not a "hollywood dud". ... Read more

Amazon.com

Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray) is a mildly successful motivational speaker on the lower end of the trade-show circuit. At his engagement party, he finds out his long-believed-dead dad has only recently died, leaving him a large inheritance. Of course, Jack doesn't know how large until he meets a suspicious lawyer (Harve Presnel) who unloads Dad's prized possession: a four-ton circus elephant named Vera (Tai). Larger Than Life is a buddy-road movie. Murray uses his old tricks to bully or con several people into helping him, including a whacked-out truck driver (Matthew McConaughey). In this day and age of digital effects, Murray could be teaming up with Roger Rabbit or some other special effect; his interplay with Tai is quite natural. Director Howard Franklin codirected the underrated Quick Change with Murray, and it's clear they work well together. A curio in Murray's career, this film is effective and fun family entertainment, filled with good-natured ribs, bubble-light dramatics, and a scene-stealing elephant. She's a charmer. --Doug Thomas ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Hilarious and Sweet!
Bill Murray has the perfect sarcastic resignment at the beginning of the movie when he is suddenly surprised with an elephant that he has to care for! As the story goes on, he tries to find a way to get rid of the unwanted burden, but the elephant starts to win him over and his goals change to finding a way to give the elephant a happy life. The bonus is, that along the way, he finds himself, and discovers the spirit of the father he never knew. The most hilarious part was the crazy trucker, and Bill Murray is funny the whole way through. The sweetest part was Vera the elephant and her thoughtful caring ways for the son of her beloved master. I get so irritated when I see critics disparaging movies that I enjoy. I never let their snobbish remarks stop me from trying a movie that sounds good to me. I recommend that you don't let Leonard Maltlin stop you from trying this charming movie.

Even if you don't like Bill Murray, it is a good family film
My son wanted the movie because it had an elephant in it. Though I hesitated, due to Bill Murray being the main actor, I took the chance and am very glad I did. It has turned into a favorite at our household. Their are many elements in the movie that stimulate discussion of family values and beliefs as well as a good old fashioned feel good ending. I actually found Bill endearing, which was hard to imagine since he usually struggles with his likeability on-screen. It's a good solid buy.

you never forget an elephant!
Bill Murray stars as Jack Corcoran, a motivational speaker who has never known his dad. Turns out he recently died, as opposed to being long-dead as he had believed. Jack goes to collect his inheritance, which is a trunk of clown shoes and a rubber nose ("I'll take this", he says. "My dad never gave me enough toys anyway.") It is also an elephant named Vera (after his mother) and what he believes is $35,000. After he signs the papers, he learns he OWES $35,000 for damages Vera has incurred.

Thus begins Jack's odyssey of finding a home for Vera and the money to pay off the debt. He is in Maryland when he finds a lab that is sending a herd of elephants to Sri Lanka for a genepool experiment. The plane leaves from California.

Along the cross-country trek, Jack meets people who tell himn how to get Vera to obey (a former circus employee, she responds to very specific although cryptic commands.) He also meets a load of weirdos along the way, and makes some new friends. A favorite scene is when Jack, accompanied by a clan of plains people, rides across the Southwestern plains on Vera with his friends on horseback and some Bonanza-like music playing.

Jack comes to care about Vera and her happiness, when he is offered competing payments to clear his debt and then some at two different places. Deciding where Vera will be cared for and letting go of her is hard, but he manages to make a good decision.

Murray at his finest...well, since Ghostbusters that is.
Larger Than Life is a fun (and sadly forgotten) little family flick that everyone can enjoy. I'm 16 and I was chuckling all throughout by the likes of Bill Murray and Matthew McConaughey who are essentially the heart and soul of this kiddie adventure. The plot is a bit more advanced than most youthful ventures, and revolves around the escapades of sarcastic motivational speaker Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray), who receives a rather 'large' inheritance from his estranged father and unknowingly gets a suitcase full of clown supplies and a 'large' elephant named Vera. Deep in debt and eager to lose the new burden placed on his hands, Jack goes cross-country hoping to strike up a deal in which he can get Vera off his hands and make a little cash on the side. This, of course, goes awry and moral dilemmas lie in wait as Jack comes across floods, a paranoid hitchhiker played superbly by Matthew McConaughey going by the name Tip Tucker babbling about corrupt cops and conspiracies in motion by 'Big Brother', hijacking semi trucks, and half a dozen other little slapstick moments that should have the kids giggling. Larger Than Life is a simpleminded comedy aimed for the adolescent audience and though a few crude jokes are disguised by adult talk and should be over most of their heads, should be one that will provide the young ones with 93 minutes of fun and constant laughs from Murray's comical antics while still remaining family friendly and appropriate.

As for the disc, for one, you can expect Larger Than Life to be next to bare bones since it's another nail in MGM's budget title catalog and the demanding MSRP is reasonable, and secondly, it's a kiddie flick and therefore features are not a top priority, and three, the films next to pitiful $8 Million box office haul doesn't help either. That said, there is the obligatory Trailer presented in a widescreen format. Nothing special there. No booklet as usual. And since this is still an adolescent adventure, MGM gave us a bland full-frame presentation that is a tad bit above VHS quality. The picture quality is simple, faded, and bland. Nothing really stands out as a nice transfer would have and things remain in a neutral setting whether bright or dark, never adjusting quality with a change of atmosphere. And since there is really no sound effects and dramatic explosions to show off, the Stereo Surround mix is rather bland. Oh, and in addition to the less than par picture and sound quality we get a bland little promo for a dozen or so other MGM family budget titles.

The reason I give Larger Than Life a four star rating is because as a film I enjoyed it, Murray was flawless and his sarcastic humor never let me down, plus the fabulous cameo by McConaughey didn't hurt. But as a DVD, it's a toss up. MGM put no effort into the release and starved the flick of anything other than a Trailer. Yet on the other hand, the film is meant for the kids and there is not a demand for deleted scenes or commentaries among the target audience plus the low MSRP keeps Larger Than Life in reason. If you are looking for an affordable family fun title that the kids will get a kick out of then by all means go for Larger Than Life, and for those who are fans of Murray's relentless sarcastic antics, but those who are looking for a full fledged feature filled disc (which I doubt there are more than a dozen or so including myself) should steer clear. Larger Than Life is a fun kids flick that the whole family can sit back and enjoy, and for the budget it's a full fledged value. Thanks for reading my rather lengthy review of Larger Than Life; I hope it helps in your decision.

Larger Than Life
This is truly a cool movie! Right next to Dumb and Dumber! The character playing Tip Turner is great! I AM going to get this DVD soon, I hope. I recommend it for children and families. One movie that's not a "hollywood dud". ... Read more

Reviews (33)

New York's Finest Thieves
Bill Murray, Geena Davis and Randy Quaid play New York's perfect criminals. They have the perfect bank robbery plan. It's perfectly executed. The only thing that gets in the way is the city in which they operate. The city that spawned these crooks, also spawned the madness (the same madness that frustrated Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis in THE OUT OF TOWNERS) that get in the way of their getaway. From the opening scene of Bill Murray in a clown costume, I knew I was in for a quirky film, but it was much more than that. This was a surprisingly funny movie that captures the essential oddities of the city. Philip Bosco plays a bus driver who would better be suited as a Marine drill sergeant at Parris Island, and he's just one of the eccentrics. I won't give anything else away. Just take my advice and give this underrated film a look.

Possibly Bill Murray's Most Underrated Movie
Quick Change was hardly the most amusing film I saw at first viewing when it was released. With each successive viewing since, I have been more and more pleased. The directing is very good and Murray's comic nuances really become apparent the more I see this movie of comic twists and turns. Murray doesn't monopolize the great comedic acting here. On his level are Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, and especially the veteran Jason Robards. It's an interesting twist that we the viewer are led to sympathize and root for the criminals.

PUT IT OUT ON DVD ALREADY!!!
I've been waiting months and months for it to come out, and nobody wants to move a finger to put it out on DVD. There is so much crap out on DVD, so why cant they put out something actually GOOD?!? This is one of Bill Murray's best, and is my third favorite movie, apart from Groundhog Day being 1st, and Harold and Maude being 2nd. Please produce this on DVD. PLEASE!!!

Undernoticed But Definitely Worth Owning and Watching
This is one of my favorite movies. It's a comedy with classic performances by Bill Murray, Geena Davis and Randy Quaid, a great supporting role by Jason Robards, and a wonderful cameo by the late Phil Hartman of SNL fame. The movie pokes great fun at all the foibles of New York City. The plot is very clever, the twists and turns incredibly funny, and the result is a movie that keeps viewers laughing throughout. It's not just a movie to watch once, but one of those rare movies you can watch over and over again, yet never tire of. If only they would put it out on DVD!

Another Murray Classic
Although not very well known, this remains one of Bill Murray's funniest & most original films. Feeling frustrated with his life and NYC in general, a city planner comes up with the perfect bank robbery scheme, with the help of his girlfriend and best friend. Getting away with the money ends up being the easiest part of their day. Everything imaginable that can go wrong, does as the three attempt to make it to the airport. Quaid is especially good as the dimbulb best friend, and Murray is dead-on perfect as the subdued brains behind the almost perfect crime. Murray also co-directed.

Highly underrated, & more then worth checking out. ... Read more