In response to some of Jamesies recent posts, I have decided to piggy back (or steal) James's idea and hop in the (not hot tub) time machine and review a classic for all of you. I am going to review a movie I am sure a lot of you are not familiar with. However, upon reading this, I hope you will instantly text or tweet me (I'm an advocate for Twitter) that you are wanting to borrow it and this can be arranged.
James has kind of been throwing out some movies that are more B.C. as far as the movie timeline goes. Mine is only 20 years old so by law it isn't even old enough to consume an alcoholic beverage. Nevertheless, it is a classic that falls into one of my favorite genres (80s comedy).
Today, I will be discussing My Blue Heaven per the request of the one and only Adam Snell (There's your shout out Snelly). I was first exposed to My Blue Heaven by my grandfather. I respect my grandpa's word as much as anyone in this world (you should to, he is a BAD ASS), so it would only be fitting for me to watch this movie. It is an underrated movie to say the least. It has two of the late 80s and early 90s most popular comedic actors: Rick Morranis (Who by the way should have his children taken away from him) and Steve Martin (Top five actors to me). In fact, thanks to this movie Steve Martin has cracked the list of my favorite actors (This list was made Pre-Pink Panther of course… WOW).
Without giving away the plot too much, Steve Martin is a former mobster who has been taken in by the Witness Protection Program (You down with WPP? Yeah, you know me.) and it is Rick Moranis's job to make sure Martin is kept safe. You can imagine they get themselves in a lot of sticky situations, but they are funny and work well together in this movie. Joan Cusack (BARF. I'd get more of a rise out of John Cusak with a wig on) also plays a main part in this movie. I think she is very manly (both looks and mannerisms). Heck, in this movie she looks a foot taller (might actually be too) than her lover, Rick Moranis. She does ok, but as they say in Step Brothers, there's just something about her face and if she doesn't change it, I'm going to have to change it for her. I just can't stand her for some reason and that is not just in this movie; that goes for any movie she's ever been in like School of Rock, Martian Child, etc.
My favorite scene in this movie is when Martin and Moranis go out dancing. The single greatest dance move, the meringue, (Aside from the shoulder lean, two-step, harlem shake, c-walk, soulja boy, Helen Keller, etc.) is in this scene and you should watch it here. Anytime that I am caught ripping a dance floor to shreds (It's true, I took dance lessons when I was four) at a wedding, I can be spotted doing this move on numerous occasions.
Although the plot of this movie isn't necessarily the best (Sorry James, no comedies are) it is still a funny movie and that is what has been intended. Therefore, it does a good job in fitting into the 80s/90s comedy genre which I for one am a fan of. This is a genre where you could be an enjoyable comedy without saying the f word 50 times or flash private parts or had to have Jonah Hill (He's skinny) in it. In this genre, you could be a parent (wow, I'm growing up before my eyes) and feel comfortable watching a movie with your children.
I always enjoy watching a movie that I have never heard about going in. I am even more pleased when I find myself enjoying a movie like this.
Overall, I give it 3.5/5 CLAWS and it is in the Clawson Collection. So, get a hold of me if you would like to inquire as to how you can get your hands on it. It will be free of course (Although, I am a sucker for anything with Reese's in it and its Blizzard season. Hint, Hint).
Hope you enjoyed the review. If not, then that's my bad. However, James and I want your feedback! So, please get a hold of us @ clawandnussreviews@gmail.com and as always. Tell your friends. We have amassed twelve cents to date off our reviews (Blast off… Here we go blog!).
Also, only 19 Followers on Twitter to date, that is sad….
And I'm out,
-#0 The CLAW
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