So I see this movie mentioned as an all-time stinker and come here to discover I gave it a 2 rating. I had no recollection of this film. So I watch it and as I do so the memories start rushing back. The fascinating thing is - I liked the movie! I have no idea why I gave it such a low rating or even when I saw it. I must have not been in the mood for it that day. Anyway, here's my review.
The movie is in three segments. The first spoofs those movies from the '70s where couples split up to "grow" and bang other people. Siskel & Ebert loved those types of films. It's a funny start to the film but not for all tastes I suppose. I like Peter Riegert in most things. This is no exception. This segment also features great turns from Teresa Ganzel and a very young Diane Lane, as well as funny stuff from the child actors playing Riegert's kids.
The second segment stars Ann Dusenberry as a stripper who seeks revenge on the butter industry. I won't spoil why but it's hilarious. This segment has lots of quotable funny lines. I will say it goes one joke twist too many and ends with a bit of a phfft. Still, it's a good one.
The last segment is the weakest. It spoofs police procedurals with a rookie (Robby Benson) paired with a cranky old cop (Richard Widmark). Christopher Lloyd is also in it. I didn't find this segment too funny, outside of a great Henny Youngman cameo.
Overall it's a fun movie. I'm not saying it's a classic but it's a nice way to pass the time. Probably the best Lampoon movie after Animal House and the Vacation films.
The movie is in three segments. The first spoofs those movies from the '70s where couples split up to "grow" and bang other people. Siskel & Ebert loved those types of films. It's a funny start to the film but not for all tastes I suppose. I like Peter Riegert in most things. This is no exception. This segment also features great turns from Teresa Ganzel and a very young Diane Lane, as well as funny stuff from the child actors playing Riegert's kids.
The second segment stars Ann Dusenberry as a stripper who seeks revenge on the butter industry. I won't spoil why but it's hilarious. This segment has lots of quotable funny lines. I will say it goes one joke twist too many and ends with a bit of a phfft. Still, it's a good one.
The last segment is the weakest. It spoofs police procedurals with a rookie (Robby Benson) paired with a cranky old cop (Richard Widmark). Christopher Lloyd is also in it. I didn't find this segment too funny, outside of a great Henny Youngman cameo.
Overall it's a fun movie. I'm not saying it's a classic but it's a nice way to pass the time. Probably the best Lampoon movie after Animal House and the Vacation films.