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Jeff M I worshipped this movie as a pre-teen, and it would likely be among the ten most watched films of my HBO adolescence. So it was a rather painful experience for me to watch it 35 years later and not thinking it all that funny anymore. Sure, some of the sight gags still hold up, particularly Keaton's first visit to the grocery store, and the brilliant comedic talents of both Keaton and Garr make it quite watchable. I think this film is just an unfortunate victim of how the times have changed. And maybe over the course of the last few decades I've seen too many similar movies that have lessened the impact of the original. (This is definitely the case for me with another childhood favorite - ET). It now feels like an overlong sitcom, particularly considering some of the supporting actors involved. This time around, I was actually more taken with Garr's storyline and found her much more interesting and subtly funny than before. Perhaps it's because she seems more grounded in reality. I still think this is a movie that the young kids of today will love, and there's definitely a bit of nostalgia still to be found for the rest of us. But I was honestly a bit bummed. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Jason W Classic 80s comedy with Michael Keaton. Saw it recently and still just as funny today as yesterday. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Who says a man can't do what a woman does on a daily basis? Director Stan Dragotti with Michael Keaton and Terri Garr Jack Butler lives a great life as a husband and a loving father Unfortunately he gets fired from his auto industry job But he gets the better end of the deal it seems His wife is off traveling for her job while Jack is a stay-at-home dad He's juggling the kids, cooking, cleaning etc. Can he handle it though? He spends more time hanging with all the female neighbors all whom are divorcees The film has a lot of 1980s sensibilities riffing on stereotypical gender expectations from the 1950s Keaton as Jack has plenty of moments where he's unhinged and it succeeds since this launched his whole career Even his wife is oblivious to the clutter he feels inside yet she wants to succeed career wise This contains a nice warm simplicity and that the gender reversals have adverse side effects on both parties The movie is more sitcom material than anything but still a very pleasant watch Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Erik B Typical John Hughes look at a slice of 1980's middle-American life; always enjoyable. Where's my Wubby?!? Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/15/23 Full Review Daniel J Does exactly what it sets out to do. The audience rating is usually spot on, but it's wrong here. This film gets an 85 from me personally. Very funny movie, silly, yet lots of realism also, not sentimental, but some slightly touching moments. Overall a quality 80s flick. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/09/23 Full Review William T Great Movie, goes back to a much better time in America Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/21 Full Review Read all reviews

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