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This shaggy-dog fable barely drew fleas when it arrived in the winter of 1986. Now critics refer to it as a winning, offbeat classic. What took 'em so long? Probably the fact that director Roger Spottiswoode (Tomorrow Never Dies) and screenwriter Ron Shelton (Bull Durham) were chasing something very elusive: a cockeyed, scatological look at delayed glory. Robin Williams plays Jack Dundee, a meek bank VP in Taft, California, who daily relives the humiliation of a bobbled pass in the game against Bakersfield. Not content to live out his days as "Butterfingers" Dundee, Jack hits on a plan to "rewrite history" by restaging the Big Game. Taft's now-over-the-hill quarterback, Reno Hightower (Kurt Russell), reluctantly goes along with the harebrained scheme to redeem his buddy. The guys' wives (Holly Palance and Pamela Reed) shake their heads and play along. At once zany, sweet, and nostalgic, this small-town chronicle strives for, and achieves, folk-legend status. "Casey at the Bat" in shoulder pads, anyone? --Glenn Lovell
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In 1972 hoping for a shot at glory underdog Taft High challenged their meanest rival Bakersfield to the annual football game. But when Jack "Butterfingers" Dundee (Robin Williams) dropped the ball instead of making the big play Taft was defeated and star quarterback Reno Hightower (Kurt Russell) has never let him live it down.Now 13 years later Dundee wants the chance to redeem himself no matter what it takes! His only solution is to play Bakersfield again...with the same team! But for the Taft team getting into shape could not be tougher!System Requirements: Running Time 104 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 031398700036 Manufacturer No: VM7000D
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I guess I first caught this movie on Cinemax or some other cable channel back in '87 or '88(?) while still in High School. I've watched it at least once a year (around September usually) ever since. A "Sleeper" I suppose, but a sleeper at it's finest. In my opinion one of Williams' best, up there with "World according to Garp" and "Moscow on the Hudson". Kurt is perfectly cast as a former high school GOD turned beerbellied, blown out kneed "Van Specialist" desperately trying not to bathe in past glory. It has that "quirky and delightful" feel, not unlike Bill Forsyth's films like "Local Hero" and "Gregory's Girl". Now that I think of it, "Mystery Alaska" wouldn't be a bad comparison either. It goes way beyond simply a football/sports movie (my Wife likes it too but probably just because of Kurt Russell) but hey, I love football anyway so it it works for me on multiple levels. Of course, the idea of going back and correcting one's biggest screw up/regret would appeal to anyone. I always feel good after I watch this one, it hasn't let me down yet.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this movie when it was out on VHS. Yes, it is that old of a movie. From the start, I thought this movie was a classic. Jack Dundee (played by Robin Williams) is living in a state of agony because of a dropped pass in a highschool football game. Reno Hightower (played by Kurt Russel) was the quaterback, the only good quaterback the town ever had, who threw him that pass. The town in the movie is a typical small town where highschool football is big. Unfortunately for Robin Williams, that was the one chance the town had for a championship season. Robin Williams gets the idea to replay the game with the same players on both sides. Without giving away the plot, this is one movie that is worth getting. It will keep you amused and rooting for Williams throughout the whole movie.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Nice mild but funny film, with Robin Williams not acting in his usual annoying hyperactive manner, but giving a rare subdued performance. Kurt Russel is great as always, as are the rest of the cast. The Script is well written, and the direction good. Kind of like an old Disney film, in the best sense of that term.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Kirk Cameron?? Really??
Robin Williams is as good as ever in this film, and Russell is very credible in his role. However, Kirk Cameron seems to be a needless prop in this movie. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Christopher Murphy
The Best of Times.
I saw this on netflix because I Am a Fan of Robin Williams' Work and he gives a great performance.Sometimes the delivery is slow and the movie can be quite depressing but overall a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jose Lopez
If ur a hardcore football fan... YOU MUST SEE
For any hardcore football fan that never forgets that one game... that one play and lives for the war on the gridirons. Hilarious movie even though its older. I enjoyed
Published 7 months ago by J_RE
a cool dvd
i really liked this movie, and two great actors in it, it is cool because one mistake in high school and many people can remember it, so years later it comes down to another... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Simon Wellard
The Best of Times
This movie came out when I was in my early 20's. Robin Williams and Kurt Russell were great in the this movie. Read more
Published on November 5, 2009 by John Michael Torres
Best of Times
The movie centers around Robin Williams, who dropped a ball in a football game some years ago, and cannot get over it. Read more
Published on October 28, 2009 by A. Pierre
Redemption
"Best of Times" is really less about football, and more about the theme of redemption. Robin Williams plays a manic bank manager traumatized by a dropped pass 13 years previous. Read more
Published on June 15, 2009 by R. Fawcett
BAKERSFIELD MUST BE DESTROYED!
Though not widely known nowadays,this film has become a fall tradition in households around the country. Read more
Published on October 13, 2008 by R. Arrington
Funny and hilarious!!!!!
Kurt Russell and Robin Williams are dynamite as always. It's about a football reunion (more or less), between two opposing "old school" teams. It's hilarious and worth seeing. Read more
Published on May 31, 2008 by Michele A. Bicknell
A cute movie for old-school football player or those who love football
I give this one 3 and 1/2 to 4 stars, and it is really cute, not as funny as one might think, but it is cute and if you love football or used to be an old player, and have ever had... Read more
Published on January 23, 2008 by James Malone
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