Review of Coneheads (1993) by Jason J — 25 Feb 2011

Several SNL movie adaptations have not fared too well over the years but thankfully I found 'Coneheads' to be a really good watch. As others have said, it's not just a laugh-a-minute surprise, there's actually a clever little storyline, some thoroughly engaging characters - human or otherwise - and some quite decent special effects.

Dan Ackroyd is the main comedy player but the other actors spar along with him wonderfully. Everyone looks like they're having a good time. The gags come in every way; visual, slapstick, puns, you name it.

And there's a happy ending as well. On the surface, this seems like a dumb movie and it has received many poor reviews. But if you sit back and let it take you on an adventure (and if you can keep up with the way the Coneheads use different words for common items) you will be pleasantly surprised.