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A Fine Mess

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This is a very funny movie, personally i am not a big fan of Ted Danson, but he is so likable that you can't help but cheer for him, although this film has never gotten a lot of attention as a major comedy, i for one like it, every time i watch it i can't help but to laugh, Columbia/Tri-Star should acknowledge this as a very funny movie, it may have a shallow story, but comedian Howie Mandel keeps you laughing also. Danson & Mandel work so well together that you want to be part of the action, even serious actor Paul Sorvino is very funny as a bumbling would-be godfather, it seems he wanted to mock that image, even NYPD Blue's Dennis Franz shows his funny side as Danson's mouthy brother-in-law, but Sorvino's bumbling hit men (Margolin&Mulligan) have such bad luck that you can't help but feel sorry for these guys, one scene involves them crashing into a police car, then Franz, then stumbling onto Sorvino's semi-naked wife who just happens to be with Danson, but it is Howie Mandel's comedic performance that shines here, as he tries desperately to flee Danson's mess, but gets caught in the middle at every turn, but the most funny part is the last 20-25 minutes when see Danson & Mandel in Sorvino's house hiding from him at every turn, all the while Danson is trying to romance Sorvino's wife. you could say that this is "Cheers in L.A." with Danson playing almost the same character. If only Columbia/Tri-Star would rerelease this on video as well as put it on DVD, that would be a dream come true.

Some ten or twelve years ago I saw A FINE MESS at the movies and laughed a lot. Give it a try. Director Blake Edwards reaches for the slapstick ring he grabbed with his PINK PANTHER movies in A FINE MESS and many of the jokes succeed. Actor Ted Danson's character reminded me of the bumbling ladies man he played on the TV show "Cheers" and he's just as funny here. It would seem that the wardrobe budget was cut for actress Julianne Phillips' role.

Ted Danson and Howie Mandel star in this 1986 comedy.
Two pals are chased by the mob while trying to make
quick loot. I've always enjoyed this film and Ted and
Howie are good together. This dvd has nice picture
and sound, but no extras. I recommend this great
80's comedy.

Hilarious! Is Blake Edwards a legend, or what? If I want to laugh, he's the guy I search my movie library for. This one has it all. It's seamless comedy in a not-so-seamless world...something everyone needs now and then. All 5 stars...would give more if they added stars.

This is Howie and Ted at their best. Richard Mulligan made me bust out in gut laughs. My wife says that it's silly humor, but there is a need for silly.

Some movies are funnier in memory than on second viewing, aren't they?

Still an enjoyable movie though!

I LIKE FUNNY/CRAZY MOVIES AND THIS FITS BOTH OF THEM.
IF YOU ENJOY A FAST MOVING FUNNY MOVIE YOU WILL LIKE THIS MOVIE.
I LOVED IT!

I have FINE MESS ON LASERDISC And I am gonna buy The DVD too .....A MUST SEE :)