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Ignore the low voter rating on this movie. What do THEY know, anyway?

When I first saw this movie in a video rental store, many, many years ago, I thought it looked like a stupid, obnoxious family/kiddie movie, and I didn't want to see it. Some time later my friends and I finally watched it for the first time. We thought, "well, kinda dumb, but several good laughs." Without planning to see it again, I did, anyway. We all laughed harder. Then, each time we saw it, we found more things to laugh about.

Years later, having bought the DVD a few years back, we still watch it over and over again, and we can all quote large portions verbatim----and we still laugh and laugh.

Kurt Russell, once again, demonstrates his versatility, proving that, not only is he a talented dramatic actor, but he's clever and funny, skilled in the art of humorous facial expressions, body language, and amusing delivery of his lines. Martin Short (funny, as always), Mary Kay Place, Meadow Sisto and Benjamin Salisbury are all well worth watching. (Yeah, I even remember the kids' names because I've seen it so many times. And they did a great job, too.)

Don't jump to conclusions and miss this one. Go for it, and if you aren't thrilled the first time, watch it again. It is sooooo worth it!

What a great movie! Who'd a thunk it?!

I was surprised to see such a low IMDb voter rating for this movie. Silly movies don't get much credit, but this one deserves a lot for making you laugh over and over again at some of the most ridiculous stuff, especially the antics of Jim Belushi, who was a scream in this. (I also think Jim Belushi is underrated, and many of his movies are great, though people seem to miss out on that fact.) Sure, it wasn't perfect, so I didn't give it a 10, but it was still something I can watch over and over again, and in my house, we all laugh repeatedly. Whoops! I can't forget Charles Grodin, who played his usual funny deadpan goof ball role.

I love artsy, intellectual movies, tense, smart thrillers, and well-made, beautiful, meaningful films, but a good dose of silliness that I can watch over and over again, is just wonderful.

Laughter is the best medicine, and this movie is cheaper than drugs and alcohol, and it makes you feel better fast.