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Renaissance Man
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Genre | Comedy |
Format | Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color |
Contributor | Adam Greenberg, Gregory Hines, Kadeem Hardison, Ed Begley Jr., Lillo Brancato Jr., Richard T. Jones, Cliff Robertson, Penny Marshall, James Remar, Peter Simmons, Greg Sporleder, Mark Wahlberg, Khalil Kain, Danny DeVito, Jim Burnstein, Stacey Dash See more |
Language | English, French, Spanish |
Runtime | 2 hours and 8 minutes |
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Product Description
Expect big, big laughs when funnyman Danny DeVito (TWINS, RUTHLESS PEOPLE) joins forces with talened director Penny Marshall (A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, BIG) to deliver a lively five-star comedy you're going to love! DeVito plays a down-on-his-luck businessman who desperately takes the only job offered -- a teaching position in the U.S. Army. His mission: keep a ragtag bunch of underachieving misfits from flunking out of basic training! Be on alert for laughter as this unlikely new teacher and his underdog class unexpectedly inspire one another to be all that they can be!
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Item model number : D29253D
- Director : Adam Greenberg, Penny Marshall
- Media Format : Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color
- Run time : 2 hours and 8 minutes
- Release date : July 1, 2003
- Actors : Danny DeVito, Gregory Hines, James Remar, Ed Begley Jr., Lillo Brancato Jr.
- Studio : TOUCHSTONE PICTURES
- ASIN : B00008L3S9
- Writers : Jim Burnstein
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #47,325 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #5,572 in Comedy (Movies & TV)
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While DeVito and Gregory Hines turned in outstanding performances, this movie caused me to see DeVito in a new light. His brash persona is a common thread weaving together his acting roles in countless films, but he brings nuance and complexity to his role here. The rest of the cast does an excellent job, and in many ways this is a great study in character development and how truly great actors translate scripts into believable story telling.
If you have ever experienced a major loss (loved one, job, etc.) and don't think you can come out of it, you may find inspiration and perhaps a bit or optimism here. I certainly did and consider this to be one (if not THE) best movie DeVito has ever made. Kudos to Jim Burnstein for a beautifully crafted script, and to Penny Marshal for eliciting some amazing performances from the cast.
Mark Wahlberg proves himself a real actor, and puts to bed his Marky Mark persona. You can really believe he comes from a trailer park. He even makes the cover box art. The scene where Private Melvin gets a letter from his brother always makes me feel for the man, thinking about the kind of abuse he endured growing up. Haywood is right there, a friend keeping Melvin from sinking further into depression.
When Hobbes' voice over talks about Othello, it gets me wishing that a sequel focusing on Othello was/could be made. Gregory Hines as Sgnt. Cass was a simple performance, but endearing all the same. A fine actor now gone, no sequel for Sgnt. Cass.
The "star" Danny DeVito begins the film much like in his other performances, but later you realize that his character has given up a passion to make money. When Bill Rago sees this for himself, and realizes he's been pushing his daughter to do the same thing, there is a great change in the man.
As the cover states, "Sold Laughs", but also real dramatic heart. I think I will now go watch this movie again.
This is one of the best movies I've ever watched and it keeps me comming back and watching it over and over again.
true this is a rather long movie for it's type and there are some slow boring parts bt these are few and quickly bypassed by the main story.
Overall... A good movie for the family and something everyone can gain a little more knowledge and understanding from. A movie for all ages.