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Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, age eight, has misadventures and learns life lessons in this entertaining, hilarious tale of a small-town Ohio family and the daily trials of life.Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, age eight, has misadventures and learns life lessons in this entertaining, hilarious tale of a small-town Ohio family and the daily trials of life.Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, age eight, has misadventures and learns life lessons in this entertaining, hilarious tale of a small-town Ohio family and the daily trials of life.
- Awards
- 4 nominations total
Louis Martin Braga III
- Gilbert Bates
- (as Louis Braga)
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I have read a bunch of these other reviews, in which many people seem to strongly dislike the 1997 movie "Leave it to Beaver." Well, I have one question for them: Do you even watch the show?! The 1997 movie combines countless themes and storylines from various episodes of the original series, a technique that is enjoyable and funny. The actors are great, and it is wonderful to see some of the original show's cast making cameos in the film (such as the actors who originally played June Cleaver, Eddie Haskell, and Lumpy). The movie gives a fresh twist to a classic television series, and effectively bridges the gap between generations. This film is enjoyable for younger children and teens who may not have seen the original series, as well as being exciting for parents or other adults who know and love the Cleaver clan from way back in the 50s. This film is a true winner, despite pointless criticisms that it may have received.
Big screen treatment of the classic '50's comedy series. It's got size and color and a score and stunts, but little of the charm or innocence or sincerity of the original which is what made it great. The script is distractingly episodic. Over all it is slick enough to hold the attention of a child, but fans of the tv show should stay far away.
Cute, but despite the cute children's characters, the movie doesn't manage to captivate as much as it supposed, making it tedious from the middle to the end, which I didn't actually beat, got off the Netflix grid before I could put in enough effort to complete it... Regular, almost weak...
Throughout watching practically this entire movie, I had a stupid grin on my face. That's the kind of film this is.
It's cheesy, sentimental, substandard, and predictable. . . . and I enjoyed it.
Before watching it, I had never seen an episode of the classic sitcom ''Leave it to Beaver'', from which this movie is based, but I was acquainted enough with the material to expect some Dennis the Menace type antics. And that's what I got.
It's hard to figure out if the movie is winking at us; it just seems so cheerfully absurd!
It basically follows the story of Beaver, a trouble-prone young boy, and his adventures and misadventures. The film's setting is in a suburban neighbourhood stuck somewhere between 1950 and 1990.
Although I was really entertained, this movie's definitely not very good.
But if you want a heartwarming and gentle film that's very ridiculous, you might want to check this one out.
It's cheesy, sentimental, substandard, and predictable. . . . and I enjoyed it.
Before watching it, I had never seen an episode of the classic sitcom ''Leave it to Beaver'', from which this movie is based, but I was acquainted enough with the material to expect some Dennis the Menace type antics. And that's what I got.
It's hard to figure out if the movie is winking at us; it just seems so cheerfully absurd!
It basically follows the story of Beaver, a trouble-prone young boy, and his adventures and misadventures. The film's setting is in a suburban neighbourhood stuck somewhere between 1950 and 1990.
Although I was really entertained, this movie's definitely not very good.
But if you want a heartwarming and gentle film that's very ridiculous, you might want to check this one out.
After hearing that Erik Von Detten was in this movie when he was younger... I was very curious to see it. Once the movie started, I could tell it was sort of a satire... which is totally cool and fun to watch. Beaver is a very charming character and Wally would be the perfect child if he acted the same in today's society.
This movie had my attention the whole way through. It was totally cute, and had a lot of references that little kids may not "get" ... Erika Christiansen is in this movie too and she looked way different back then. I think they did a good job in this movie trying to portray the way children think and act and perceive the world. Although the mother is portrayed a bit like a Stepford Wife, it isn't that big of a distraction. You really begin to feel for the characters in this movie even though there hasn't been a whole lot of character development.
This movie had my attention the whole way through. It was totally cute, and had a lot of references that little kids may not "get" ... Erika Christiansen is in this movie too and she looked way different back then. I think they did a good job in this movie trying to portray the way children think and act and perceive the world. Although the mother is portrayed a bit like a Stepford Wife, it isn't that big of a distraction. You really begin to feel for the characters in this movie even though there hasn't been a whole lot of character development.
Did you know
- TriviaAfter Brian Levant, Richard Correll and Tony Dow were turned down as possible directors by the studio, Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers declined to appear in cameo roles.
- GoofsWhen Larry and Beaver are eating cookies at a café, Larry asks Beaver if he wants the cookies. Larry picks them up, but when they leave, the cookies are back on the table.
- Quotes
Eddie Haskell Jr.: You looked as though you just walked out the runway.
June Cleaver: Eddie?
Eddie Haskell Jr.: Yes Mrs. Cleaver?
June Cleaver: Cut the crap.
- Crazy creditsMuch like Jerry Mathers in the original show, Cameron Finley in the opening credits is credited as "The Beaver".
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- Also known as
- Beaver le gaffeur
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- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,925,060
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,252,450
- Aug 24, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $10,925,060
- Runtime
- 1h 24m(84 min)
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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