Customer Reviews

Another Stakeout [VHS]

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This film is almost a carbon copy of the first Stakeout, with Dreyfus and Estevez excelling both in their comedy and dramatic playing. Madelaine Stowe (Dreyfus's eventual girlfriend from Stakeout)is missing here except for a small cameo, but Rosie O'Donnell more than makes up for it as District Attorney Gina who is thrown in at the deep end with these two crazy guys. Initially this disrupts the smooth working of their partnership, but eventually she is accepted and becomes one of the team.

The quality control is high as director John Badham and writer Jim Kouf from the original movie return to the fray with their original stars.

This movie has a simple plot, but the charming characters, witty script, and well-directed action sequences make it an enjoyable way to spend one and three-quarter hours.

Rosie O Donnel, Richard Dreyfuss, and Emilio Estevez star in this most funniest comedy you've ever seen. When Deilano, a woman who saw a murder, and was asked to testify. Had her house blown up by the murderer who knows that she witnessed this murder. Now the murderer has plans to kill her, and is after her. That sends Gina{Rosie O Donnel} Chris {Richard} and Bill {Emilio} to stake out at Deilano's friends house to see what plans she makes. Meanwhile the murderer has tracked down Deilano and is ready to kill. The rest of the story you've got to find out yourself!

This movie was really really good. Rosie O'Donnell was really great in it, all her fans should go see it, you won't regret it!

I can't believe someone feels just like me about Richard, and the ambiance and relaxation value of "Another Stakeout". It all works from Las Vegas to the end, even the Stickley furniture. The comedic relationship between the three actors and the script is perfection!

The first reviewer obviously has a problem relaxing with a good humored, fun, well-acted movie with lines well written. It's a kick to just kick back and relax as the movie unfolds. It's the chemistry baby, of the three actors, scenery, set design, writer's workmanship and a plot thick enough to tie it all together. There's too little to relax and chuckle with these days...enjoy and relax. Cheryl, I agree, it totally beats "Stakeout".

I just happened to catch this movie when it first started. I knew nothing about it but saw who was in it so I wanted to watch it. It is a serious cop movie that has a lot of comedy in it. Great cast & good story line.

Another stake out is a movie which is out of this world.Before watching I wasnt in to comedies but now after watching it I totally changed my mind and now I know there is such a thing as an action comedy.

One of my all time favorite comedies. I agree that it is much more enjoyable than the first STAKEOUT and I recommend this movie to anyone who needs a good laugh.

...but still good to watch. It's consistently funny and has a reasonable plot but you get the feeling it should have been better. Maybe it's too late to save the series with another movie but it would be great to see Richard Dreyfuss on the big screen again, he really is an under-appreciated and underrated actor.

The main problem with Another Stakeout is that it just isn't as strong as the first film. Sure it was funny and had childish humor but Stakeout had a hard edge that this sequel just doesn't equal. The dropping of the R-rating for a PG-13 might have made economic sense but it betrays fans of the original.

Second is all Another Stakeout has going for it is the endless arguing and fast-talking banter between the 3 characters. There's no perfect mix of smart-mouthing and action. In fact, the action is far too toned down and only really occurs at the very beginning and very end of the film.

And for all the work John Badham has done in the past, the direction is lacklustre and uninventive. With the sole exception of the cat's bum POV shot of course. And he does do a great job with the Pacific Northwest scenery. But enough with the in-jokes. Yes, they are fun but there's too many for a film like this.

If you're a fan of the first you might be disappointed at how diluted Another Stakeout is but you'll still laugh enough for it to be worthwhile and anything with Dennis Farina is always good.

The DVD is in 2.10 anamorphic widescreen (the incorrect aspect ratio) with Dolby 5.1 sound and no extras.

I had to write this because I couldn't believe how the first reviewer tanked this movie. OK, so it's not going to win any big awards, but it's FUNNY and has some suspense and excitement. I laughed my head off. That's all you really want when you're looking for a movie to share with friends occasionally. The first stakeout was rather dark and not really that funny, but it's good too.