Review of Nothing in Common (1986) by Jennifer A — 23 Mar 2006
[size=2]I'm beginning the rather lengthy task of entering into the database every film I have seen, at least those I have a decent memory of. Some may have the briefest of reviews while many will just have a number. Those films that I consider personal favorites and/or those that have some historical signficance I will add later when I have time for more lengthy reviews.
[b]Three Amigos[/b] is a slapstick comedy/parody directed by John Landis which stars Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short. A few laughs, but not enough to recommend.
[b]Uncle Buck[/b], directed by John Hughes, is one of the more watchable John Candy comedies. It's lightweight, but charming and also features Macauley Caulkin in one of his first roles.
[b]Red Dawn[/b], directed by John Milius, explores life in Cold War America. Soviet troops invade a small town and it's up to a bunch of teenagers to save the day. Features early performances from Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Charlie Sheen as well as veteran actors Ben Johnson and Harry Dean Stanton.
[b]Nothing In Common[/b], directed by Garry Marshall, stars Jackie Gleason and Tom Hanks as father and son. Hanks is a successful yuppie enjoying life when his distant father reenters his life. There is nothing groundbreaking about this comedy/drama, but the performances are pretty good. Hanks gets to do some dramatic work in this film and he is beginning to show signs that would make him one of the most celebrated actors of the 90's.
[b]Jaws 3[/b]. One was enough.
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This review of Nothing in Common (1986) was written by Jennifer A on 23 Mar 2006.
Nothing in Common has generally received mixed reviews.
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