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4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny Charmer, May 2, 2004
This review is from: Real Howard Spitz [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I've watched this film twice now, and it's as good and as funny as the first time I watched it.
Kelsey Grammer stars in a funny, warm comedy about a down-on-his-luck writer who decides to make a few bucks authoring children's books. Just one thing - he can't stand children! Yeah, it's a bit contrived, but it works, and the cast does an excellent job in maintaining a light, funny tone throughout the film.
Howard Spitz (Grammer) has a surprise hit on his hands, and hires a stand-in to take his place dealing with the tykes who inevitably want to meet a successful children's author. Luckily, he meets an woman who has an adorable young daughter who helps him get over his dislike of small children (almost). Spitz finally owns up to his deception at the climatic scene, with the help of his little friend.
Grammer is just wonderful in this role. He was born to play a curmudgeon, and that's who Howard Spitz is.
BTW, the credits have a few very funny bloopers, so stick around. And Grammer makes an inside joke about sitcoms, when he considers how easy it would be to write such a screenplay. After all, a sitcom can be in any number of places, such as a Boston bar, etc. Funny.
Update 2010: I've seen it again, and I have to say this is as funny as ever. A good bet for your library.
Before I stumbled on this film, I'd never heard of it, which is a bit of a surprise considering how enjoyable it is. A neglected winner, perhaps?
Recommended if you want to watch a film with your own little loved ones that won't drive you mindless with boredom. It's a lot of fun, with a good number of spots that had me laughing out loud.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I give this movie two thumbs up!, December 6, 1998
This review is from: Real Howard Spitz [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie not only for the laughs but for the story line and the simple message. It was very well written and filmed. A great family movie. My 8 year old son enjoyed it as well. Would recommend it to anyone! (o:
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyable, January 8, 2009
This review is from: Real Howard Spitz [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is one of the most enjoyable movies I've seen. Although I am a huge fan of Kelsey Grammer, I think he did an excellent job in this movie. good writing and directing, and the supporting cast were also very good.
I wish it was on DVD, it wood be better.
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