HouseSitter (1992)
6/10
Good Fun!
10 June 2014
'HouseSitter', despite its flaws, is Good Fun! A light-hearted comedy, that is meant for all ages.

'HouseSitter' Synopsis: Con artist Gwen moves into Newton's empty house without his knowledge, and begins setting up house posing as his new wife.

'HouseSitter' is overall a pleasant comedy, but a slow first-hour plays a spoilsport. Its the second-hour, where all the fun begins & the laughs come in, with a rib-tickling culmination. The first-hour needed to be faster & funnier, for sure.

Mark Stein's Screenplay doesn't begin in the right mood, but picks up in the second-hour & delivers a lot of laughs. Frank Oz's Direction, as always, is perfect. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design, are excellent.

Performance-Wise: Goldie Hawn & Steve Martin are delightful, as always. Hawn is spontaneous all through, while Martin dominates the show with his impeccable sense of comic-timing. Dana Delany is proficient. Julie Harris & Donald Moffat are first-rate. Richard B. Shull is fantastic.

On the whole, 'HouseSitter' is a decent watch.
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