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Funny Bones

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After he bombs horribly in front of an influential Las Vegas audience that includes his comedy legend father (Jerry Lewis), aspiring comedian Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) returns to his childhood home of Blackpool, England, to find an unknown young comedian whose act he can take over. There, he meets Katie Parker (Leslie Caron), a singer who was friends with his parents in their youth. Her son, Jack (Lee Evans), is an erratically brilliant comedian who holds a secret about Tommy's father.
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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 4/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Funny Bones is entertaining and absorbing for what it is. But what it isn't could have really been something. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Sheila Reid Women in the Life The story is hilarious and touching. May 16, 2022 Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Odd drama about eccentric show biz family, featuring Jerry Lewis in rare dramatic role. Rated: 4/5 Mar 2, 2008 Full Review Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com Rated: 2/5 May 7, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D I love Platt but even he can't make this funny. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member characters and story is exciting, love for details, sometimes a bit bit odd but they love to differ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting that audiences like this more than the critics. Personally I think this a little overlooked. It dad passed beneath my radar but a friend spotted it and l glad for it. As is so often the case it is small films like this which are the most memorable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Funny, quirky, thoughtful, heartfelt movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review oliver m amazing piece of film! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the funniest, sweetest, most nostalgic films ever made. Probably the unfortunate title and horrible print ad campaign killed it (see above image - who wants to see >that< movie?). This is one of those rare films, like Local Hero or Cold Comfort Farm, that will have the viewer yearning for a re-visit. Too many classic scenes to mention. The film probably runs a little long, but I'm stumped at what could possibly be cut. If you love films, this is required viewing. A masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After he bombs horribly in front of an influential Las Vegas audience that includes his comedy legend father (Jerry Lewis), aspiring comedian Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) returns to his childhood home of Blackpool, England, to find an unknown young comedian whose act he can take over. There, he meets Katie Parker (Leslie Caron), a singer who was friends with his parents in their youth. Her son, Jack (Lee Evans), is an erratically brilliant comedian who holds a secret about Tommy's father.
Director
Peter Chelsom
Producer
Simon Fields, Peter Chelsom
Screenwriter
Peter Chelsom, Peter Flannery
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista International [us]
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 24, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$527.0K
Runtime
2h 8m
Sound Mix
Surround
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