Review of The Couch Trip (1988) by Mark S — 10 Dec 2011

A little quirky, but more funny moments than most comedies.

This review of The Couch Trip (1988) was written by Mark S on 10 Dec 2011.

The Couch Trip has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Istvan G (101) on 27 May 2008

Walter Matthau is a good comedic partner for Dan Aykroyd to work in tandem with. If you like Aykroyd this is a must see…

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Woefully unfunny comedy with an implausible premise, leaden direction and a scandalous waste of Walter Matthau and Charles Grodin…

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By Andrew L (1,755) on 26 Sep 2008

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By Chris M (3,023) on 26 Oct 2010

This comedy barely got a passing grade from me. Pretty weak stuff from both Akyroyd and Matthau (who is a favorite of mine)…

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By Angel M (666) on 14 May 2010

It is hilarious how Aykroyd, as a patient turns the tables on his psychiatrist, impersonating him, and making him a more popular guy than ever…

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By Pete 1 (644) on 30 Jul 2007

Dan Aykroyd has escaped from a mental hospital and becomes a great radio talk show pyscho-analyst…

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By James H (4,675) on 03 Oct 2007

This comedy starts out decent, but the storyline begins to wear thin after about an hour…

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By Charles S (1,252) on 17 Dec 2008

Probably the best Dan Aykroyd has been other than Ghostbusters. The radio show scene is one of the funniest ever…

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By Cli O (622) on 22 Nov 2008

Aykroyd is funny but the rest of the movie is pretty flat…

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