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Clifford

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2 star:		(1)
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I don't ever write DVD reviews on here, but I feel I have to as a WARNING to true fans of this movie. I wish I could give this DVD 5 stars, I really do, but MGM for reasons I can't figure, have butchered this movie beyond belief !!! "Clifford" is one of my favorite movies, one of the bestest in the whole wide world. I was very excited when I read it was to be released on DVD. But some of the funniest scenes in the film have been cut out completely. I'm talking whole scenes. Why ?! What the hell is MGM thinking ?! I am continuously amazed and disgusted by how film companies seem to edit movies re-released on DVD, for no apparent reason. Columbia is famous for editing their release of Three Stooges shorts on DVD, editing out scenes as well. Why ?! I am highly disappointed, and if you are a fan of the original movie, as shown in theaters and on cable, this DVD will leave you disappointed and angry ... So what scenes are cut out on DVD ?

* The scene in the airport where Clifford is outed by a woman who knows sign language, when he poses as a deaf child, to collect money.

* When "Clifford's" dog "Sneakers" runs away, one of the funniest scenes. "Not my Sneakers ! Not the bestest dog in the whole wide world !"

* When Uncle Martin Pushes Clifford's Face into his bowl of cereal. "Oh, honey, be careful how you eat your cereal. Use a napkin. This Boy and His Cereal !"

* Among Others. Some of what I believe, the funniest scenes, GONE !!!

Butchered !!! Watching this DVD, for someone who knows the original, is a painful frustrating experience more than an enjoyable one. I got this DVD for under 10 dollars, but still ... I'm wishing I had just bought a used VHS. I may return it, if possible. When I bought this MGM DVD yesterday, I assumed I was promised the same movie I knew and love. My closing words to MGM, "Breaking a little boy's promise would be a terrible terrible thing. I would imagine the little boy wouldn't be responsible for anything he was gonna do next."

Clifford is one of the strangest movies I've ever seen. There is an air of the bizarre that permeates the world of this film. First of all there is barely a special effect to make Martin Short appear to be a [...]old other than the fact that he's always photographed half the size than everyone else. (mainly by sitting lower) No CGI here. I find this hilarious. Clifford is also a twisted sugar freak who will do anything to get what he wants. My favorite aspect of Mr. Short's performance is the face he makes everytime he tips the audience that he's about to do something insane. It is that priceless expression that always makes me want to show others this movie. Charles Grodin and Mary Steenburgen make a great supporting cast but this is Short's tour de force. I don't know a lot of people who've seen Clifford but it seems like it should have a cult following. In any event, if you are a fan of Martin Short's work at all you should see Clifford.

Canadian comedian Martin Short,who delighted audiences for a while on NBC's Saturday Night Live,delivers another fantastic comic performance as Clifford,a young boy who loves his "new mommy and daddy". As the "mommy and daddy" are Mrs. Ted Danson aka Mary Steenburgen and Charles Grodin. It's amazing how an adult actor could play roles of children so well. Robin Williams did the same thing in 1996's JACK. Short also performed awesomely in FATHER OF THE BRIDE(the 1991 remake) and FATHER OF THE BRIDE PART II.

This movie sucked when i saw it when i was 12, but then i watched it again in college. There was a little more than cheese and celery involved upon second viewing and I have to say it was a 'riot' (such a powerful word).
PS- Check out the credited writers, 'Jay Dee Rock', and 'Bobby von Hayes', I'd like to know who really wrote this film.

This has to be the funniest movie I have ever seen. The whole movie is soo funny. My favorites parts are when Clifford talks to Stefan, his fake dinosaur. I love you Clifford and wish there was a sequel!!!!
I'm Larry the scary Rex! I'm a scary dinosaur, but don't be scared of my sharp sharp teeth or my mighty mighty roar!

This is definitely the most underated movie of the 1990's. No matter how many times I watch this movie, I laugh so incredibly hard. My favorite part is when Uncle Martin is talking to Clifford at the breakfast table and he looks at Stefan and takes it away and says "Why can't you just act like a human boy? What the h&!! is wrong with you?!" and Clifford tries to look at him like a 'normal human boy.' It's hilarious. The other great part is when he plays his recorder. Also the scene where he has been 'tied up' by the motorcycle gang when Uncle Martin comes home. When describing the motorcyclists stories that they told him, Clifford says, "Some of them were fun but some of them were scary." All I know is that this is just a movie that you have got to see for yourself. It's guaranteed to make you laugh my captain!! :)

I watched this film, over and over, a good few years ago with my oldest child. We loved it. Got it recently to watch with my younger children (12-15 years). They loved it and have watched it several times already. It is the sort of film that gets better each time you watch it. We love Martin Short. I really think this is his best film. He is hilerious as Clifford. I would recommend this film to anyone. A real family film. only problem it is only available from amazon america so be careful about it playing in the uk.

Wow I just saw this movie on cable and was so dissapointed they rated it 1 star. This movie all depends on you. If your into superficial comedy like Beerfest and Harold and Kumar, this movie isn't for you. This movie is all about that little subtle something, that seems bizarre when analyzed but is definately from the divine. It is a comedy that made me almost pee my pants, it all depends on your state of mind while watching it. If your in a bad mood you wont like it, if your in a good mood you will wanna watch it again. Again it is soooooo funny I immediately went to review it and to buy it for myself.

In my opinion; there have not been enough roles that tap into the unique genius of Martin Short's humor with the exception of, "Clifford". My then teen children and I spilt our sides laughing at Short's work when we first saw this film! Several times we laughed so hard at a scene; we couldn't go on until we replayed the scene several times over. We were all in tears with uncontrolable laughter! All three of us still concider this movie to be among our most favored. Even if you are not a big fan of Martin Short; you will enjoy, "Clifford"!

This movie is sooooo! funny i cannot believe that martin short did not get more recognition for this movie it was definatley his best movie along with being THE funniest movie ever. You should defintley get this movie if u can since its such a rare find. This movie is SOOOO great that it should be declared the funniest movie ever i love it!!!!! Fellow collegues call this movie a masterpiece So go get it now!!! Besides the film will have you saying the most clever things you would of never thought to say.
CLIFFORD!!!!!!