With all due respect for all the other terrific cast members (especially the divine Miss M), this movie is, for me, all about Danny DeVito - he is hilarious in every scene he's in.
I think it's among his funniest roles. Yes, one may argue it's rather derivative, a rich man's Louie DePalma of sorts. Be that as it may, that gruff little guy schtick fits him like few others in Hollywood history.
Whatever movie he's in, DeVito seldom disappoints me. His so-called schtick makes him one of the most entertaining actors to watch, but he is a great talent overall. (He truly shined in this one, by the way.)
Hey there, Johnny Boy, I hope you fry!
I was working at a movie theater in high school at the time when this came out. I can remember people rolling in the aisles laughing and you could hear the laughter literally bellowing through the walls into the lobby. Good times indeed. I miss those days!
shareI don't think I've ever seen DeVito give a bad performance.
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I'm just expressing my opinion.
You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas.
I liked this movie a lot. You can't beat Bette Midler and Danny DeVito.
Anita Morris looked terrific in this one. I just read she died of cancer at age 50. How very sad. RIP.