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In God We Trust [VHS]

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The two men I admire most in this world, thankfully, star together in this film... Mr. Marty Feldman...and the wild and crazy Andy Kaufman... These two are quite a perfect pair, and although we no longer have them with us...we should never forget them, for their humor is perfect like angels! Although Kaufman absoultly takes the film to outragous heights of insanity and greatness, Feldman really rocks this picture! I just discovered this awsome figure of a comedian in "Young Frankenstein" in which his little head and enormous eyes fasinated me beyond anything else in the Mel Brooks spoof. As Ambrose in this film... Marty is the ultimate picture of tender innocence, and it was good to see that the woman he loved could see his sweetness and his radient light in a dark city! So sad to find that we lost such a brilliant man as Feldman... PS. Kaufman is the absolute craziest performer of our time, and if you like his work you'll find this film wonderful! Andy's girl forever,

Chrissy

Marty Feldman's second directorial effort is about the same as THE LAST REMAKE OF BEAU GESTE. The only difference is that he attacks religion in America and comes up with a gem in Andy Kaufman as Armageddon T. Thunderbird, a televangelist. Also well cast is Peter Boyle who plays a down on his luck bus missionary. All in all, this movie is very funny, but has more serious moments in it than other religious parodies like LIFE OF BRIAN. It is definitely worth renting. And remember: "Where there's string cheese, there's sin."

This movie will always be special to me. When a I young, I saw it at least 20 times back in the early 80s when we first got cable. It isn't "Citizen Kane", but is IS a great showpiece for the talents of Marty Feldman, Andy Kaufmann, and Richard Prior. And for me, I always love it when someone takes a shot at the evangelical money grubbers.

My only gripe with this video is that for SOME reason, Harry Nilsson's revised rendition of "Good for God" is replaced with some other song, for reasons beyond my comprehension. This bothers me, because I was looking forward to the song the whole time I was watching the film, and you can imagine my dissapointment (and my puzzlement) when it wasn't played. I thought my memory was slipping. However, I have confirmed that for some reason, the song was removed. :-(

I was told this movie didn't exist anymore and am thrilled to find it does! Marty Feldman is superb as the innocent monk who encounters all sorts of worldly degeneracy and always comes out ahead. His integrity triumphs over the greed of the televangelists and ultimately his God proves to be redeeming to the truly lost souls like Louise Lasser and Peter Boyle. More than just a lampoon, this movie is uplifting in its ultimate message. Don't hesitate to buy this one!

My assistant found this movie for $5 at a yard sale, and I was delighted to be able to watch it again after so many years (although I must say I was disappointed that it was on the inferior VHS and not a DVD!).

The writing? Excellent. Marty Feldman has never been afraid to poke fun at society's flaws, and Chris Allen's pen is much sharper here than it was when he wrote episodes of the "Digimon" children's cartoon. The players? Funny. I thought Peter Boyle did a fine job in this film, just as he did playing the grand old savvy "Wizard" in "Taxi Driver." And I've often thought it would be amusing if Richard Pryor was, in fact, God (except for the coccaine).

I tried not to allow my own personal experiences with Feldman cloud my review, (and I cannot say for sure that I have), but I thoroughly recommend this film for anyone stung by the financial shenanigans of televangelists in the 1980s, fans of satirical jousts on society and those who still have VCRs.

Of the few movies Andy Kaufman appeared in, this was his best performance in a movie.He plays "Armageddon T Thunderbird" a rich and greedy preacher.The movie is really about goofing on organized religion.A few funny moments but not hysterical

I remember as a non-Catholic little afro boy in a Catholic-parochial school, being sat to the side with a few other students who weren't Catholic, in the school's church pews, with the nun telling the Catholic children to do their confessions with the priest while the kids doomed for hell sit over there. I remember making a challenge to get that Eucharist one day as I went in line with the Catholic kids to receive the BODY oF CHRIST because I deserved it just like they did: what? tastes like an unsalted cracker!! It was this movie that opened my eyes to know that I could have a relationship and speak to God Almighty then stead of having to go through a priest. When I saw the monk talking to God when he woke up in the morning I WAS SHOCKED!! I didn't know you could do that! At the age of 11 my spiritual eyes were open to know THEE HIGH PRIEST: Jesus Christ!! I'm glad I saw it on tv when they used to believe in censorship back then not like it is now in the 2000's.
Sincerely, U.S. Marine Corporal Tracy J. Hicks

i knew little about this film when i purchased it except that my role model in life, andy kaufman, was in it. he was, so i was satisfied. beyond that, it is actually amusing in parts, but nothing exceptional. it was over the top, but not engaging enough to be shocking. there were a few good chuckles, and when i bought it, it was only a few bucks. that said, unless you have some other particular interest in it, i wouldn't advise dropping more than five bucks on it, if you desire to own it at all, as one viewing should be sufficient.

I can honestly say that this film rates in my
book as the funniest movie of the 80s. I have
looked for it on tape for years without success.
Now I am thrilled to see it finally available.

But I only wish it was on DVD. Who plays tapes
any more?

I remember seeing this at a cinema in Rantoul, IL in 1981. I had such a good time, I came back with friends, a couple times. I have searched through racks of videos for this gem for years. Now, I find it and it is available only in VHS format. I'm so glad I still have a working VHS player.