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Evil Roy Slade (1972)
For all John Ritter fans.....he's not in this movie. But it's still funny enough to check out
As a huge John Ritter fan, i went into this movie expecting to see a cameo from him. I was already looking forward to seeing Mickey Rooney and Dick Shawn as i am fans of theirs as well. But after seeing this on John Ritter's film credit list for years, although his part is listed as uncredited, i was looking forward to seeing him in what would've been a small early role. The scene with the priest finally came and at first glance i thought, "There he is!" Then after seeing a close up shot and hearing his voice, i realized it wasn't even him. BIG let down. Now don't get me wrong, if ever there was a look-alike for John Ritter....this guy is it. Definitely bears a striking resemblance. And i can understand someone familiar with John, not being a die-hard fan, confusing the two. I even found one reviewer who mentioned him being in this. Although the actor playing the part was a damn good look alike, I'm sorry to break the news to Ritter fans hoping to see him in a early small role like i was. It was definitely not him. But, i still recommend this film simply because it was hilarious. Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn and John Astin were absolutely wonderful. I definitely recommend this film on their behalf. They got an 8 rating out of me. As good as it was though, i was a little bummed in not being able to see one of my childhood comic heroes, but a damn good look alike.
The Manipulator (1971)
Why, Mickey? Why?
***THIS COMMENT DEFINITELY HAS SPOILERS***
Mickey Rooney is one of my favorite actors, so of course I was thrilled to watch this movie. It would be a different movie for him to do. Well, I will say this for him, it was definitely a different role for him, but the movie was a huge let down. It was twisted, strange, and the plot seemed to be going nowhere. I just can't for the life of me figure out why Mickey Rooney would do a movie like this. The only reason I can come up with is maybe he wanted to do a different role. Something he doesn't usually do. But he could've done something better than this mess of a movie. I just remember after watching the film, saying to myself, "Why on Earth did you do this movie, Mickey. Why?"
What the movie is basically about is, Mickey Rooney plays B.J. Lang, a crazed old man who believes he's the greatest director of all time, while in actuality he's just a deluded has-been stumbling through an abandoned building. Looking particularly haggard and sporting a scraggly beard. He's also keeping a young woman (Luana Anders) captive in his warehouse, and keeps referring to her as "Carlotta", his personal starlet. Tied to a wheelchair and pleading for food. ("I'm hungry, Mr. Lang," she begs repeatedly, until he finally spoons her some baby food) It's basically a two-person movie, except for Keenan Wynn's 5-minute cameo. He plays Old Charlie, an old man who lives in the warehouse. Luana Anders bumps into him while he's napping, while attempting to escape the crazed Mickey Rooney. Mickey Rooney finds the two of them together and he rehearses a line from a play maniacally, and kills Old Charlie with a sword.
Later on, Mickey Rooney lets Luana Anders try to escape. She managed to get out of the warehouse, in the pouring rain, and climbs into a vacant car. She locks herself in (stupidly) and Mickey Rooney finds her, smashes the car windows with a garbage can and he gets her out of the car. He brings her back into the warehouse, which he begins to express his love for her. He kisses her, and she begins to laugh at him, which doesn't go over too well. He starts to go crazy, screaming "Stop laughing at me!" and starts talking about dying. He then plunges a sword into his stomach, ultimately killing himself. (Using the same sword in which he kills Keenan Wynn's character).
This movie was just totally ridiculous though. At one point in the movie, he puts on some lipstick and eye shadow, and begins talking about the days he used to put makeup on Marilyn Monroe. It was obvious he was trying to be like Marilyn in that scene. And Mickey also spends the second half of the movie with a fake Cyrano nose.
The only credit I can give this movie, is it was interesting seeing Mickey Rooney play a much different role than he usually plays. Other than that, the movie really isn't worth watching. I was looking forward to seeing it so much and it let me down. I give this movie a 4/10. The 4 is for Mickey Rooney's role in the movie.
~Shawn~
The Big Street (1942)
One of Lucille Ball's Best Performances
I just watched this film on Turner Classic Movies, and I must say, this was a very touching movie. Although Lucille Ball is known as the goofy, but lovable Lucy Ricardo on 'I Love Lucy,' her role in this movie is completely different. She plays Gloria Lyons, a lounge singer with an attitude. She meets Henry Fonda, in the movie, nicknamed Pinks, (who is totally in love with her), and she gets him a job as a waiter. Well, one night, a man whom Gloria works for, smacks her in the face, sending her down a flight of stairs. Pinks goes to the hospital to visit her, and finds out that she will never be able to walk or dance ever again. He decides to take care of her. But, Gloria being stuck in a wheel-chair, is constantly bossing Pinks around and being mean to him. She decides that she wants to go to Florida. Pinks takes her to Florida, and still waits on her hand and foot. Her health starts getting worse, and she ends up back in the hospital. Pinks starts to worry that she won't have much longer to live, so he decides to throw her a surprise party. When she finds out that she's the guess of honor, Pinks asks her to dance. He carries her and dances with her on the dance floor, and when he sets her on the floor, trying to get her to walk, her heart suddenly gives out, and very sadly, she dies. Pinks picks her up, carries her up to the balcony, and looks at the moon, holding Gloria in his arms.
Like I said, this is a very touching film. If you are a Lucille Ball fan, I highly suggest this movie.
Whoopee! (1930)
Eddie Cantor Shows His True Comedic Talent...
I had my reservations about this movie before I watched it. But, when the movie ended, I was very surprised by how entertained I was.
The storyline to this movie is very simple. Henry Williams (Eddie Cantor) elopes with Sally Morgan (Eleanor Hunt), who is already engaged to Sheriff Bob Wells (Jack Rutherford). After Bob Wells finds out that Sally and Henry eloped, him and his buddies head out to find Henry and Sally, and they plan to hang Henry as punishment for running off with the Sheriff's fiancé, and the comedy goes on from there.
Like I said, it is a very entertaining film. Eddie Cantor shows his true comedic talent (as always) in this film. I would highly suggest this film. It is very humorous and entertaining. And it's got some great routines.