Review of Home Is Where the Hart Is (1987) by Monsieur R — 24 Oct 2010
Slow paced and virtually humorless comedy, Leslie Nielsen plays a small town sherrif out to catch a nurse who kidnaps her 90 year old patient. Slim, the 90 year old, has 5 billion dollars in assests, but the young nurse must first get a divorce and then be able to marry the old gentlemen for his billions.
Fans of Leslie Nielsen remember him as the doctor in Airplane! and the detective in Naked Gun 2 1/2. But this neglected film of his was made between the two in 1988. Not known to be reviewed by any critic on RT, professional or otherwise until now. You are currently reading, as of this post, the ONLY review of this lethargic comedy.
If not for the sublimely crazy Nielsen, this film could be a total bust. Suggested primarily for Nielsen fans, the nurse is the real life relative of the director.
The title tells us virtually nothing except that Hart Productions was responsible for this turkey.
Cast.
Valri Bromfield (nurse).
Stephan E. Miller.
Deanne Henry.
Martin Mull (comedian).
Eric Christmas.
Ted Stidder.
Joe Austin.
Leslie Nielsen (Sheriff).
Crew.
Director: Rex Bromfield.
Screenplay: Rex Bromfield.
Set Decorator : Lesley Beale.
Cinematographer: Robert Ennis.
Casting Director: Ingrid Fischer.
Producer: John M. Eckert.
This review of Home Is Where the Hart Is (1987) was written by Monsieur R on 24 Oct 2010.
Home Is Where the Hart Is has generally received mixed reviews.
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