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Mickey Blue Eyes was crafted as a vehicle for the stammering British charm of Hugh Grant (star of Four Weddings and a Funeral and Nine Months), so whether or not you like the movie will depend heavily on your affection for Grant. He plays an art auctioneer who falls in love with schoolteacher Jeanne Tripplehorn (Basic Instinct, Very Bad Things), who just happens to be the daughter of mobster James Caan (The Godfather, Misery). To protect Grant, Tripplehorn tries to fend off his proposal of marriage, but some miscommunications lead to Grant being embraced by the "family." After the mob decides to launder money through Grant's auction house, an accidental killing results in Grant pretending to be Mickey Blue Eyes out of Kansas City (the sight and sound of Grant trying to say "fuggedaboudit" was undoubtedly what sold the movie in the first place). The plot isn't as well executed as it could be, but the leads are all well cast and there are some excellent supporting performances, particularly Burt Young (Rocky) as a myopic mob boss and Scott Thompson (from the comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall) as a sprightly FBI agent. --Bret Fetzer ... Read more

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IT'S SLIGHTLY BETTER THAN YOU'D THINK
To tell you the truth, I wasn't really expecting too much from this movie, it IS a romantic comedy, but not expecting too much is the best way to not be dissapointed.

Hugh Grant plays an auctioneer who wants to marry his girlfriend played by Jeanne Tripplehorn. The only problem is she wants to protect him from her family, who happen to be mobsters, most notable James Caan.

Hugh Grant's clumsy, stuttering style serves him well here because he is faced with a number of uncomfortable situations. He and Caan do fine work in the movie although Caan's character becomes weaker towards the second half of the movie. Tripplehorn is ok, in a role that only required her to be ok.

The rest of the mobster cliches, I mean cast, are made up of people who at one time or another have been or will be on The Sopranos.

The movie does have some funny moments, like when Caan teaches Grant to talk like a wiseguy, although that wears thin soon. But in the end the movies uneven tone between lighthearted romantic comedy and some violence ultimately keep it from being too memorable

Nice romantic comedy.
This film combines romance, comedy and the Mafia quite well. Hugh Grant is romantically involved with a beautiful girl whose father (James Caan) is a NYC mob figure. She tries to hide it from him, but eventually he finds out and becomes innocently involved with her father and the mob. Enjoyable flick.

IT'S NO "ANALYZE THIS", BUT FUN ROMP THRU A DOOZY SITUATION
Witty theme, darker than you'd expect and with some dead-serious undertones (Burt Young's character, for example, is *scary* without a trace of humor) but this is totally appropriate in context and gives the movie a punch that many comedies lack. Hugh Grant's comic timing took me by surprise, as did Jeanne T's convincing rendition of a mafia don's daughter. James Caan was actually the reason I picked this DVD up and did not regret it. Very worthy spin for an evening if you like atypical comedies in general or mafia comedies in particular.

Hugh Grant Provides Lots of Light-hearted Fun !!!
Whenever I find an unfavorable review for this film it really mystifies me. This is one of my favorite comedies!! Hugh Grant does his usual excellent job since this story serves as a PERFECT vehicle for his familiar cinematic personna. There are definitely some unforgettable scenes here...I'm talking about the botched up marriage proposal of course, and who can forget the part where James Caan has to teach Grant how to talk like a gangster?! There are soooo many laughs-- never a dull moment and a great bargain for such a fun movie! If you like Grant, this DVD is a must have! If you don't, then you cannot recognize a truly charismatic performer when you see one.

Fun.
Another great movie with Hugh Grant. I loved the parody of the mafia mobsters. All the things that are being played out so seriously in films like 'The Godfather', are being parodied in this film. ... Read more

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where's the DVD?
will everyone please stop with the crazyness? I'm gonna wait for the DVD to come out and forget all this sausage obsession ever happened.

Good watching, but NO SAUSAGES!
This is an entertaining little video, but based on reviews I read for it, I expected to see the skit with the suasages. But alas, I was disappointed. No sausages here.

funny; but a poor value
The other reviews are correct; the Kids in the Hall are great (and are quite relevant to Sausage lovers). This video, however, contains only two episodes and as such, is of questionable value.

Sausages!
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BEARDED LADY IS HOT
YOU CANNOT RESIST THIS VIDEO BEARDED LADY MADE ME POOP MY PANTS SHE IS TOO HOT. I HAVE HER HOME ADDRESS IT'S DARLINGTON PLACE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. I HEARD CHICKEN LADY IS NO LONGER IN HER LIFE. DROP ME A LINE CLUBS/BEARDEDLADIES. HAPPY BDAY DAVE! ... Read more

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The most Well-Written and Talented Movie I've Ever Seen!
Like many of the past reviews have said, it takes a certain mindset to enjoy this movie, but once you do get into it, you'll realize that it is one of the most well-written movies released in a very long time. Even though some Kids in the Hall fans were unimpressed with this movie, to really examine it and look at the making of this movie, you can't deny that these guys have serious talent! To play over 40 different characters, and do it well, and write it to where one character played by someone doesn't interact with another character played by the same person took a lot of hard work and creativity. What I like most about this movie are the little things within it that you wouldn't pick up the first couple times. I've seen it at least 30 times ande every time, I pick up something new I never noticed before. The scuba diver, the posters in the background, certain connections that are spanned apart from each other, etc. The way they portray certain characters, like the CEO and his team members, are so realistic that you have to laugh at it even more because you know there's people just like that. They make fun of the culture by playing it realistic. In summary, it is a movie to be watched many times on end. It is a very dialogue and character based movie ("I'm your nightmare, Mister!", "You're not getting dollar one, you ugly man!")...okay you just have to see the movie. But the more you are interested in psychology, the more you will enjoy this movie.

Very intelligent!
A comedy that has wit, humor and a good bit of thought worthy sarcasm is indeed hard to find. This movie, i.e., Kids in the Hall - Brain Candy is an exception. The cast from Kids in The Hall are nothing short of amazing and show their diverse and multitalented ability as actors. The premise is right on the money; starring a greedy drug company, whom release an "untested" drug and then realize its serious averse side effects after their clientele/patients have become addicted to it, i.e., Gleemex. The set, music and special effects are sparse, and a bit Spartan like; however, for this kind of a movie this is perfect as the story because the main focus. So go out and rent and watch this excellent movie; it a treat indeed.

Great movie.
To quote a New York Times reviewer:

"I was privy to an early test screening of this, and it was weirder and better than the final product. Even the final, watered-down version beats the hell out of most safe so-called comedies, though."

I had a friend that also got to see the "original ending" which he claims was among the funniest things he had ever seen in his life. I personally thought the movie was great, and have enjoyed it a couple of times on DVD. I really think though that the DVD could have benefited from having the alternate ending and aditional footage added back in.

As I understand it though, Paramount executives don't care about anything but patting each other on the back while their studio slips into oblivion. They released the DVD of Clue with a mono soundtrack. Look at how Paramount destroyed their most profitable cash cow "Star Trek." So the chances of us getting to see that alternate ending of Brain Candy is darn near slim to none. It really is unfortunate... it sounds fantastic.

I love this movie.
I just love this movie and you can quote it easily that will continue the fun after the film is done. Beautiful. F-HAPPY!!

Could have been better...
But I say that only because I'm such a big fan of KITH. I first saw this movie when it was out in theaters, and I remeber then thinking "I thought it was funny, but the general public won't like it." In fact, I remember feeling a little embarrassed for the KITH, because they had "blown" this great chance to really step up their production and broaden their appeal. Of course when KITH "fail" they still produce a funny, bizarre, and wonderfully edgy product. I'm glad I own this DVD because it's unique in the world of comedy movies. But, at the same time, it's not a DVD I rush to share with many friends. ... Read more

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Who's the cutest boy on death row? That's the burning question asked by five giggling teenage girls hanging out in a bedroom with a handful of black-and-white mug shots spread out on the floor. Thing is, all the girls are played by middle-aged men; they all appear in the photos; and their imitation of a peculiarly thoughtless kind of sexual obsession among adolescents provides a weird thrill of recognition as well as a chuckle over its outdated excessiveness. But that's the m.o. of the Kids in the Hall: to mock stereotypes at the same time as they perfectly inhabit them.

The Canadian comedy troupe had a TV show from 1989 to 1995 on both HBO and the CBC. Four complete and unedited early episodes are collected on The Best of the Kids in the Hall. They all follow the same format--a short skit to get viewers' attention (such as "It's a Fact: My Uncle Tony Can Spit Real Far") followed by longer skits, some with continuing characters, punctuated by instrumental breaks (courtesy of the band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet) and monologues by the various cast members: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson.

The video introduces a number of familiar KITH personages: the Headcrusher, a lonely man who lurks in public places and pretends to squash people's heads between his thumb and forefinger; the Chicken Lady, a mutant who likes male escorts; Cabbagehead, a cigar-smoking sexist pig who tries to get laid by means of pity over his deformity; Buddy Cole, the cigarette-smoking, martini-swilling, lisping barfly whose homocentric monologues make queens scream. But perhaps the funniest (and longest) of the skits involves the retelling of scenes from an Italian movie starring Francesca Fiore and Bruno Puntz Jones, whose bad accents--and eventual invasion of the bar where the retelling takes place--epitomize the perfect blend of the clever and the chaotic that only the Kids in the Hall can pull off. --Robert Burns Neveldine ... Read more

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i didn't see cancer boy or'' i spread for no roses''
a great collection of skits. kids in the hall is my favorite T.V. show,but in the best of the kids in the hall i didn't see cancer boy or the ''i don't spread for no roses''. it was sill great. Deafinatilly worth the money. i laughed so hard the first time i saw it. i think i want to watch it again right now .i own the video, and their first movie:Kids in the Hall BRAIN CANDY. YOU should buy that one too.

Sketch Comedy Excellence
It kind of makes me mad that people dare to compare Kids in the Hall to the innanely stupid show Monty Python. Now the comedy troup Kids in the Hall were always willing to come up with some off-the-wall, gender bending skits, but they never went to the idiotic lengths that Monty Python did.

The Kids in the Hall have made me laugh more times than I can count. Now you would never know what to expect from a KITH sketch. There was no set formula on how every sketch was performed; it was different almost every time. Every Kid definitely had their moments like Kevin McDonald when he played a guy whose life was saved by junk mail. Dave Foley as the evil Heccubus. Who could forget Scott Thompson's character Buddy Cole, the stereotypically gay bartender. Bruce McCulloch probably had the most memorable parts out of anyone. Such as the kid Gavin, the intimidating ski masked squash player The Eradicator. My favorite Kid of all would have to be Mark McKinney. The sketch where he played Mississippi Gary is just pure television gold.

I have never seen this video, but I'm sure it's great as all things Kids in the Hall related are. What they need to do is release every episode on DVD. Now that would rule!

Second only to Godliness. (Is 'Godliness' a word?)
I'm in loooove, I'm in loooove, I'm in loooooooooooooooooove...

If you get this tape, you will NOT be dissapointed. It doesn't matter if you're Indonesian, Australian, Alaskan or... yes... even Canadian. It doesn't matter if you have a missing limb, or if you keep getting that disturbingly off-color toenail fungus. You WILL enjoy this tape. You WILL. .... Really. You will.

heheheee... btw, I love the fact that so many people who commented on this product are Canadian. ^_^ GO CANADA!!

BUY THIS TAPE!! You'll like it. YOU WILL. *_*

kids in the hall
i love the kids in the hall and have been a huge fan from the first time i saw them. this movie, which is great!! is still missing some characters: sizzler sisters, belini, mr heavyfoot, kathy, flying pig, helens, axe murder, gunfighter, steps, 45 year old guy, gord, tammy, street singers, armada, cabbie, and that's just a few not including other skits without normal characters. but it is still great, it's still kids in the hall and i've never seen a bad sketch.

If you don't love KITH, you are *clearly insane*!
I'm crushing your head!!! You're a flat head! Oh...sorry...just a little KITH instinct welling up there. Anyway, The Kids are the smartest, funniest, most provocative skit troupe ever (Yes, Monty Python was awesome to) If you don't find it funny you are just...what's the word...different...not funny...oh never mind, it makes me mad just thinking about it! How could anyone NOT love The Kids? Dave, so cute, dark, sarcastic. Mark, so talented, hot, intelligent. Bruce, so athletic, musical, wise. Scott, so open, adorable, new. And Kevin so...so...Kevin! Anyway, great movie, buy now. KITH rules! ... Read more

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great comedy¿ poor value¿
The other reviews are absolutely correct; the Kids in the Hall are astounding. This video, however, contains only two episodes and as such, is of questionable value. If you are a diehard fan and feel you MUST own KIDH merchandise I can certainly recommend this video - otherwise, I discourage the purchase of this video.

IluvKITH
even though im only 12 i totally understand KITH though there are some skits that are not suitable for my age but thats understandable these guys are adults but anyway this movie is really funny its a good buy

KITH is the best
anything the kids in the hall do is excellent this is my favorite season where i thought they were the best.This video is great and its definetly a good buy

You Do Or You Don't
The Kids In The Hall are most definately an acquired taste. These zany guys from Canada do a lot of things--satire, gross out jokes, gay jokes, slapstick, sarcasm, parody--to get a laugh. When these episodes first appeared on cable, reviews weren't kind, but as time went on, they gained critical praise.

evil reins sir simon milligan
i haven't seen this movie yet but kids in the hall is the best show ever! and i love the 1992 episodes thew most cause they all look so hot in the beginning (by the pool) and bruce is my fave also if you like kids in the hall you should watch dog park too (bruce directed and had a good part in the movie). must see movies -kids in the hall (best of, 3&4,) kids in the hall brian candy, and dick (though its not as good of a movie as i expected)..................................... bruce and his plaid shirt he wears so often -(my quote)- ... Read more

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A group of unruly Ohio teenagers win a trip to Washington D.C., where they proceed to wreak havoc. ... Read more

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Great movie. Funny as hell.
The first time I saw this movie, I was rolling on the floor from laughing so hard. The actors, storyline, all perfect, especially Matt Frewer who plays... principal everyone despises. Best part: when Miowski(a fat Cheetos addict) takes a leak from the back of the bus right onto a trailing minivan, and then the driver casually turns on the winshield wipers. That part was a classic. Dopers Richie and Dagastino (Dags for short) are great as well. Overall: this is one high school field trip you'll want to take again and again.

One of the funniest I've ever seen.
I remember the first time i watched this movie, from the scene were the two guys stumble out of an old mail jeep (with an immense smoke cloud following them) after they just ran into their school's flagpole, i laughed as hard as i could and i didnt stop until the credits were done. Its one of those few movies that actually makes you hurt because your laughing so much. Tommy Chong and that guy from the kids in the hall (i cant believe i can't remember his name, he was my favorite)both do a great job in this movie. Tommy basically plays the old chong character, but this time he's a school bus driver, and he actually reminds me of this one bus driver i had that let us do anything. Kevin Mcdonald (I remember now) does a amazing comic job as a psychopathic, crossing guard, star-trek junkie who somehow believes that one of the students is a Klingon ambasador and must be termanated. The basic story isnt anything special, basically the kids have to get to washington in a few days to speak at a senate hearing on education reform. But the comic brilliance of the scenes that actually take place in this movie are pure gold. I can't believe this didnt come out in theatres (or did it?) because im sure it would be a smash with the youth market. It really does rank up there with Kingpin, maybe a little less funny, but if you like Kingpin then theres no doubt you'd love this. But please, if you are offended by ANYTHING, then dont watch this movie, you'll just want to complain about how offensive or mean-spirited it is. As a side note, I dont understand how people can actually be offended by something they see in a movie, can't they just forgot their ego for a second and laugh? Also there are two versions of the movie, one edited and one uncut. I'd say go with the edited, because all of the scenes that were cut desearved to be cut, they just were not that funny and kind of brought the whole movie down. Especially the alternate ending where there is a final confontation between the crossing guard and the stoner guy, it was a few chuckles but the original ending was much better.

Comic Genius
the average Joe on the street has probably never even heard of this movie, and for that they get my sincerest condolences. To sum this movie up in any other words than: 'f***ing hillarious' would mean that you've probably discarded your sense of humour for something else, like say, ice water in your veins. Granted, the ending is cheesy as they come, but after watching two VHS tapes to pieces (litterally!),I have finally procured the DVD!
A MUST see for everyone that thought Van Wilder, Road Trip etc. was funny. THIS movie is the greatest teen comedy ever, bar none!

Watch it with an open mind and you'll be surprised
I'll never forget when I heard that Tommy Chong was going to be in a movie on the previews and I was a Cheech and Chong fan at the time and although I didn't see it in the movie theater cause I wasn't old enough to watch it but we rented it and me and my family were laughing our butts off, and we taped it when it came on Starz movie channel and the tape got destroyed a few months later from watching it constantly, but a few years ago I decided to buy this movie on VHS (not sure if it's released on DVD or not) and I'm glad that I own this movie.

The movie takes place in Fairmount High School somewhere located in Ohio where this persistant principal makes sure that the students show up to class on time, but here we meet the main characters Dags and Reggie who are stoners show up late to class in an old Jeep and they crashed the pole and it lands on the principal's brand new car!! That scene was hilarious, then they cause a havoc at the assembly and the students decide to skip school and go party at the principal's house but unfortunately the principal finds out about it he is MAD!! There are some hilarious scenes at the party where I won't mention, then the principal gives the students a Saturday detention and the students claim that the government sucks and the principal wants the students to write a 500 word letter to the president about how they feel, then the president reads the letter and he really thought well of it and he invites the students to Washington D.C. to express themselves about how they feel about the school system, we then get to meet Senator John Lerman who is a bad guy cause he wants to make the president a laughing stock and he wants to become the president and the students go off to Washington D.C. and there are a bunch of hilarious moments throughout the movie which I'm going to keep for myself, and Tommy Chong plays the stoner bus driver who is really hilarious throughout the movie.

I was surprised to hear that the movie got really bad reviews from the critics and I think that their problem is that they don't have much of an open mind and it bombed in the box office which was unfortunate, if you're in the mood for a comedy where you just want to sit down and laugh, this movie is recommended.

Don't Waste Your $$
Although I have liked the National Lampoon flicks and have seen them all (several are in my all-time favorite category), this one, except for Tommy Chong is a total waste of time. Tommy plays a minor role but is the only character who does not overact as a compensation for terrible writing. And that is the great flaw here since it is generally well cast. The writing is horrible and trying to find a laugh is not easy... a few smiles maybe... and I was in the mood for a good laugh. Mind you, I do like most comedies... event those the critics do not like. Save your money. ... Read more

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Good adaptation of a cute novel
This is a pretty good adaptation of Cara Lockwood's novel of the same name, although as any book to movie transition, a lot of left on the cutting room floor. But what is captured is the chemistry of the leads, Lauren and Nick, as well as the deviousness of the psycho-bride, Darla.

Basically, it is the story of a harried wedding planner in the middle of a divorce who meets the fireman of her dreams, only to discover that he may be the groom in an upcoming wedding.

Really charming and romantic!

Theme song
I liked the movie very much it is very nice.

Would like to know who sings the song The way you look tonight in this movie.

Sincerely,

Mirella C. Zequeira

Read the book!
I saw this movie and it's OK, the plot it's a little different in the book but I think they did a good job with it. However, I HIGHLY recomend reading the book. The book it's great, very funny & entertaining, once you start reading it you dont want to put it down!

cheep take off
This movie is an open take off of Jlo's "The wedding planner". But it plays the story better then the latter. A happy, light movie. Nothing unpleasant goes on.You know how it will end, you just have to sit back and see what extra plot twists they can throw in before it finally winds down to the inevitable. (Girl gets guy, leaves mean boss lady. Nasty girl gets whats coming to her.)This movie never achieves greatness, but neither does it strive for it. There is something to be said for films such as this. They don't offend anyone, and if you like this sort of movie, it will make you happy. It is what it is: A happy chick flick. ... Read more

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IT'S SLIGHTLY BETTER THAN YOU'D THINK
To tell you the truth, I wasn't really expecting too much from this movie, it IS a romantic comedy, but not expecting too much is the best way to not be dissapointed.

Hugh Grant plays an auctioneer who wants to marry his girlfriend played by Jeanne Tripplehorn. The only problem is she wants to protect him from her family, who happen to be mobsters, most notable James Caan.

Hugh Grant's clumsy, stuttering style serves him well here because he is faced with a number of uncomfortable situations. He and Caan do fine work in the movie although Caan's character becomes weaker towards the second half of the movie. Tripplehorn is ok, in a role that only required her to be ok.

The rest of the mobster cliches, I mean cast, are made up of people who at one time or another have been or will be on The Sopranos.

The movie does have some funny moments, like when Caan teaches Grant to talk like a wiseguy, although that wears thin soon. But in the end the movies uneven tone between lighthearted romantic comedy and some violence ultimately keep it from being too memorable

Nice romantic comedy.
This film combines romance, comedy and the Mafia quite well. Hugh Grant is romantically involved with a beautiful girl whose father (James Caan) is a NYC mob figure. She tries to hide it from him, but eventually he finds out and becomes innocently involved with her father and the mob. Enjoyable flick.

IT'S NO "ANALYZE THIS", BUT FUN ROMP THRU A DOOZY SITUATION
Witty theme, darker than you'd expect and with some dead-serious undertones (Burt Young's character, for example, is *scary* without a trace of humor) but this is totally appropriate in context and gives the movie a punch that many comedies lack. Hugh Grant's comic timing took me by surprise, as did Jeanne T's convincing rendition of a mafia don's daughter. James Caan was actually the reason I picked this DVD up and did not regret it. Very worthy spin for an evening if you like atypical comedies in general or mafia comedies in particular.

Hugh Grant Provides Lots of Light-hearted Fun !!!
Whenever I find an unfavorable review for this film it really mystifies me. This is one of my favorite comedies!! Hugh Grant does his usual excellent job since this story serves as a PERFECT vehicle for his familiar cinematic personna. There are definitely some unforgettable scenes here...I'm talking about the botched up marriage proposal of course, and who can forget the part where James Caan has to teach Grant how to talk like a gangster?! There are soooo many laughs-- never a dull moment and a great bargain for such a fun movie! If you like Grant, this DVD is a must have! If you don't, then you cannot recognize a truly charismatic performer when you see one.

Fun.
Another great movie with Hugh Grant. I loved the parody of the mafia mobsters. All the things that are being played out so seriously in films like 'The Godfather', are being parodied in this film. ... Read more

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Great movie. Funny as hell.
The first time I saw this movie, I was rolling on the floor from laughing so hard. The actors, storyline, all perfect, especially Matt Frewer who plays... principal everyone despises. Best part: when Miowski(a fat Cheetos addict) takes a leak from the back of the bus right onto a trailing minivan, and then the driver casually turns on the winshield wipers. That part was a classic. Dopers Richie and Dagastino (Dags for short) are great as well. Overall: this is one high school field trip you'll want to take again and again.

One of the funniest I've ever seen.
I remember the first time i watched this movie, from the scene were the two guys stumble out of an old mail jeep (with an immense smoke cloud following them) after they just ran into their school's flagpole, i laughed as hard as i could and i didnt stop until the credits were done. Its one of those few movies that actually makes you hurt because your laughing so much. Tommy Chong and that guy from the kids in the hall (i cant believe i can't remember his name, he was my favorite)both do a great job in this movie. Tommy basically plays the old chong character, but this time he's a school bus driver, and he actually reminds me of this one bus driver i had that let us do anything. Kevin Mcdonald (I remember now) does a amazing comic job as a psychopathic, crossing guard, star-trek junkie who somehow believes that one of the students is a Klingon ambasador and must be termanated. The basic story isnt anything special, basically the kids have to get to washington in a few days to speak at a senate hearing on education reform. But the comic brilliance of the scenes that actually take place in this movie are pure gold. I can't believe this didnt come out in theatres (or did it?) because im sure it would be a smash with the youth market. It really does rank up there with Kingpin, maybe a little less funny, but if you like Kingpin then theres no doubt you'd love this. But please, if you are offended by ANYTHING, then dont watch this movie, you'll just want to complain about how offensive or mean-spirited it is. As a side note, I dont understand how people can actually be offended by something they see in a movie, can't they just forgot their ego for a second and laugh? Also there are two versions of the movie, one edited and one uncut. I'd say go with the edited, because all of the scenes that were cut desearved to be cut, they just were not that funny and kind of brought the whole movie down. Especially the alternate ending where there is a final confontation between the crossing guard and the stoner guy, it was a few chuckles but the original ending was much better.

Comic Genius
the average Joe on the street has probably never even heard of this movie, and for that they get my sincerest condolences. To sum this movie up in any other words than: 'f***ing hillarious' would mean that you've probably discarded your sense of humour for something else, like say, ice water in your veins. Granted, the ending is cheesy as they come, but after watching two VHS tapes to pieces (litterally!),I have finally procured the DVD!
A MUST see for everyone that thought Van Wilder, Road Trip etc. was funny. THIS movie is the greatest teen comedy ever, bar none!

Watch it with an open mind and you'll be surprised
I'll never forget when I heard that Tommy Chong was going to be in a movie on the previews and I was a Cheech and Chong fan at the time and although I didn't see it in the movie theater cause I wasn't old enough to watch it but we rented it and me and my family were laughing our butts off, and we taped it when it came on Starz movie channel and the tape got destroyed a few months later from watching it constantly, but a few years ago I decided to buy this movie on VHS (not sure if it's released on DVD or not) and I'm glad that I own this movie.

The movie takes place in Fairmount High School somewhere located in Ohio where this persistant principal makes sure that the students show up to class on time, but here we meet the main characters Dags and Reggie who are stoners show up late to class in an old Jeep and they crashed the pole and it lands on the principal's brand new car!! That scene was hilarious, then they cause a havoc at the assembly and the students decide to skip school and go party at the principal's house but unfortunately the principal finds out about it he is MAD!! There are some hilarious scenes at the party where I won't mention, then the principal gives the students a Saturday detention and the students claim that the government sucks and the principal wants the students to write a 500 word letter to the president about how they feel, then the president reads the letter and he really thought well of it and he invites the students to Washington D.C. to express themselves about how they feel about the school system, we then get to meet Senator John Lerman who is a bad guy cause he wants to make the president a laughing stock and he wants to become the president and the students go off to Washington D.C. and there are a bunch of hilarious moments throughout the movie which I'm going to keep for myself, and Tommy Chong plays the stoner bus driver who is really hilarious throughout the movie.

I was surprised to hear that the movie got really bad reviews from the critics and I think that their problem is that they don't have much of an open mind and it bombed in the box office which was unfortunate, if you're in the mood for a comedy where you just want to sit down and laugh, this movie is recommended.

Don't Waste Your $$
Although I have liked the National Lampoon flicks and have seen them all (several are in my all-time favorite category), this one, except for Tommy Chong is a total waste of time. Tommy plays a minor role but is the only character who does not overact as a compensation for terrible writing. And that is the great flaw here since it is generally well cast. The writing is horrible and trying to find a laugh is not easy... a few smiles maybe... and I was in the mood for a good laugh. Mind you, I do like most comedies... event those the critics do not like. Save your money. ... Read more