heliotis (12/29/82)
I have heard indirectly that this movie did not get good reviews; I
can't see why! What a fun time we had watching. I can think of some
attributes of the viewer that might help him enjoy it more: (1) being
married, and knowing what it is to deal with in-laws, (2) familiarity with
the LA lifestyle, and (3) familiarity with wintertime in Buffalo. I can
answer 'yes' to all 3, so maybe that's why I liked it. I must add, however,
that the entire audience was laughing unconrollably in many parts!
Reynolds was ideal for his role, and I was relieved to see all the vestiges
of the blond air-head image gone from Hawn's character. The movie seriously
explores several aspects of married life rather well.
Possible best scene: The playpen scene
Little trivia quiz: Where have you seen the guy's mother before?
Jim Heliotiskathleen (12/29/82)
Last night, I went to see "Best Friends" with Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn. Not a typical "laugh-a-minute" film which I expected from the previews, but a sort of comedy-drama at best. It was entertaining but I was glad I only paid $1.75 to see it. It isn't worth $4 or the 3 1/2 star rating that it got in the papers. I would recommend waiting for it to come on Cinemax or Showtime, which it will probably do in about 6 months.
laman (12/30/82)
I just couldn't resist this. K. S. Romanowski started his/her comment on "Best Friends" by saying: "Last night, I went to see 'Best Friends' with Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn." Why didn't you just have them act it out for you in your own home for free instead of paying to see the movie with them? On a holiday, Mike Laman P.S. I know ... put it in net.jokes.