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Honeymoon Machine [VHS]

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The Honeymoon Machine is a very funny comedy starring unlikely comedian Steve McQueen. The movie tells the story of three navy men who develop a scheme to win at the roulette tables in a Venice casino. At first, their plan goes off without a hitch until Navy Admiral Fitch gets involved and suspects an invasion. It only complicates things that McQueen is dating the Admiral's daughter. This is a suprisingly funny movie with a good story, especially McQueen. He reminded me of Jim Carrey some with the facial expressions he makes throughout. After seeing him in so many roles as the silent loner type, it was good to see him in a comedic role. The rest of the very humorous cast includes Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Dean Jagger, and Brigid Bazlen as the Admiral's daughter. Very entertaining comedy that will keep you laughing throughout. Check out this McQueen comedy!

"The Honeymoon Machine" is a little known '60s comedy starring Steve McQueen and Paula Prentiss, and it isn't half bad. The plot concerns three navy men who concoct a get rich scheme involving a Casino, a signal machine, the city of Venice, and a Supercomputer.

The plan seems fool-proof, but then two women get involved, the head of the Navy shows up, the signal machine falls into the canal, and a Martian-fearing sailor throws a wrench in the works. The actors are all game (especially McQueen, who is surprisingly funny), and the script is witty and occasionally hilarious. The Venice locations are also very nice. A great rainy day movie, and a must for McQueen fans. B+

Steve McQueen is still admired today. Like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean his talent has been recognized well beyond his years on the big screen. I grew up while he was alive and always loved his movies. He was excellent in a several dramas including "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Great Escape", but not many people have seen his comedic side. "The Honeymoon Machine" is probably his best role that showed his ability to do comedy. The support cast with stars like Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, and Dean Jagger is great. Richard Thorpe does an excellent job of directing.

When Lt. Howard, played by McQueen, plots a method to beat the casino using the Navies ship computer, things get interesting. Two other seamen join him in his plan to outwit the casino and when their girlfriends get caught up in the scheme, things get very funny. When McQueen's girlfriend that is an Admirals daughter tries to find out what is going on things get crazy. Then the Admiral thinks there is a subversive plot against the Navy, and the plan really goes haywire. This is a screwball comedy that the whole family can enjoy. Fans of movies like "The Wackiest Ship in the Army" and "Operation Petticoat" should love it. I recommend it to anyone that enjoys old or new comedies. I hope they put this on DVD soon.

I really enjoyed watching this film. I have just recently been introduced to Steve McQueen's movies, and I must say that I am impressed. This film was thoroughly delightful and very clean. If the film industry would make films like they used to, I think our lives would be much more pleasant.

I saw this movie on TCM awhile back and was amazed it hadn't hit it big yet with the other classic movie junkies. Three navy officers form a way to cheat at the roulette table. Two of the officers develop romantic entaglements with the daughters of their commanders. There are multiple hilarious subplots, one including a bellhop trying repeatedly to deliver a chandelier. It is undertones like these that make this film great. Many films become dull when the lead plot isn't going on, but I could show any snippet of this movie and you'd still be laughing. The pickles I get myself into are nothing compared to those of Steve McQueen in this film.

Admittedly this is not a great movie, but I throughly enjoyed its old-fashioned romantic story. If you require the overt sex, graphic violence, and lots of special effects which frequently dominate modern movies you won't find them here. But if a decent plot, competent acting, beautiful women, and old-fashioned romance appeal to you, I think that you will enjoy this movie.

This is a pleasant piece of fluff with McQueen, Hutton et al having a wonderful time breaking the bank in Monte Carlo with the help of a navy computer. All kinds of craziness going on and lots of fun had by all, quite a departure for Steve McQueen and its too bad they didn't find some more of this type for him. I like this one and will no doubt watch it again down the road.

By no means a great or even good comedy, it is worth seeing for a rare comedic role for Steven McQueen and for the supporting cast of Paula Prentiss, Jim Hutton, Jack Weston and Dean Jagger. Together, they make the most of a weak script based on a very minor play. Will watch again. There are some funny scenes, but for the most part, it comes across as a quickly adapted play. There were scratches on the DVD.

the part was meant for steve mcqueen. enjoyed the lighter side and you will see why so many big names picked this movie as a vehicle for their craft. well done

I found this movie very funny and amusing as it had Steve McQueen in a comedy roll. Very enjoyable and one the family can enjoy.