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Three Western stars (Martin Short, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase) from Hollywood silent films go to Mexico for what they assume will be a publicity appearance, and find they've actually been summoned to fight a local bandit. John Landis directed this 1986 comedy with self-conscious artifice, and it's hard to get into his self-congratulatory joke. Even the three main stars, brilliant comics all, can't sustain anything funny in it. --Tom Keogh
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In the 1910s, the natives of an oppressed Mexican village send a plea for help to their favorite movie star gunslingers (Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short). The hapless actors believe they're making a publicity appearance...and get stuck having to face down very real banditos! Can the trio stop bumbling long enough to stay alive? Side-splitting comedy co-stars Alfonso Arau, Tony Plana, Jon Lovitz; directed by John Landis. 103 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; biographies.
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"The Three Amigos!" is good fun, a rare comedy that plays well with the whole family. Slapstick, wit, funny songs, sight gags, all tongue-in-cheek transcends generation.
The Plot?
Three actors get fired by their production company and try to make it on their own. Their first gig in Mexico turns out to be more than act. Much to their surprise, they were hired to protect a town from a thieving band of bad guys, lead by El Guapo, an unusual bandito with a strong vocabulary.
As great movie comedy goes, "The Three Amigos!" might be overlooked. It doesn't have the constant laughter that might be expected. Why? It has an intelligent plot.
While calling this a serious drama would be forgetting that Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short are the stars. Steve Martin, though, in the last 20 years, has veered away from total silliness, except when the humor is organic to the plot.
Of all the scenes I found funny, one with Martin Short hanging from a piñata, when El Guapo comments how the Three Amigos keep appearing, like they are falling from the sky. As expected, Short falls. Predicted, and still funny.
There are nuances of Monty Python in here, and some fantastic parody of silent films. Each of three stars purposefully overplays his role is makeup reminiscent of the great Buster Keaton. Overall, the balance between plot and humor, over-the-top and subdued humor works in grand fashion.
I fully recommend "The Three Amigos!"
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
The Plot?
Three actors get fired by their production company and try to make it on their own. Their first gig in Mexico turns out to be more than act. Much to their surprise, they were hired to protect a town from a thieving band of bad guys, lead by El Guapo, an unusual bandito with a strong vocabulary.
As great movie comedy goes, "The Three Amigos!" might be overlooked. It doesn't have the constant laughter that might be expected. Why? It has an intelligent plot.
While calling this a serious drama would be forgetting that Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short are the stars. Steve Martin, though, in the last 20 years, has veered away from total silliness, except when the humor is organic to the plot.
Of all the scenes I found funny, one with Martin Short hanging from a piñata, when El Guapo comments how the Three Amigos keep appearing, like they are falling from the sky. As expected, Short falls. Predicted, and still funny.
There are nuances of Monty Python in here, and some fantastic parody of silent films. Each of three stars purposefully overplays his role is makeup reminiscent of the great Buster Keaton. Overall, the balance between plot and humor, over-the-top and subdued humor works in grand fashion.
I fully recommend "The Three Amigos!"
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short in their comedic prime, playing recently fired silent movie actors forced to earn money by ridding a small Mexican village of its evil oppressor. They assume it is nothing more than a Public Appearance gig, but the enemy is quite real!
This movie is kinda goofy, kinda silly, and all funny. Each of the three comics gets his turn to shine in memorable gags, and there are too many of those gags to list here. Watch for a pre-"Saturday Night Live" Phil Hartman and John Lovitz in an early scene. Funniest bits: Short and Martin running out of water in the desert, Short telling his story of being "discovered" by Lillian Gish's sister, summoning the Invisible Swordsman, Chase trying not to blow his cover in front of the main villain and his henchmen, and Steve Martin's character learning that the supposedly "staged gunfight" is actually real.
Cost of DVD with shipping -- [item price]
DVD player -- $200.00
Microwave popcorn -- 85 cents
Laughing your [head] of watching "The Three Amigos" -- PRICELESS!
This movie is kinda goofy, kinda silly, and all funny. Each of the three comics gets his turn to shine in memorable gags, and there are too many of those gags to list here. Watch for a pre-"Saturday Night Live" Phil Hartman and John Lovitz in an early scene. Funniest bits: Short and Martin running out of water in the desert, Short telling his story of being "discovered" by Lillian Gish's sister, summoning the Invisible Swordsman, Chase trying not to blow his cover in front of the main villain and his henchmen, and Steve Martin's character learning that the supposedly "staged gunfight" is actually real.
Cost of DVD with shipping -- [item price]
DVD player -- $200.00
Microwave popcorn -- 85 cents
Laughing your [head] of watching "The Three Amigos" -- PRICELESS!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Regardless of what the critics say, this movie is hilarious. The comic chemistry between Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short is great, and you'll remember the classic one-liners for years to come. The quality of the DVD version is excellent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab!!
The best. MAde me laugh. Memories of the original. Great quality in both color and resolution. Will rent again. thanks!
Published 2 days ago by Darlinda Manzano
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shared
Shared this with my 19 year old son who was eager to see it. We sat up late last night and giggled like a couple of two year olds. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic fun and funny feelgood comedy from back in the day
Chase, Short, and Martin are comic gold. Authentic, engaging, innocent and wide-eyed, they bring light life to a movie that is a bit short on plot but matches well the pulpy novels... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Ginseng
5.0 out of 5 stars
it was funny
they say they are the three amigos and the do so good at the act.but they are not the tree amigos they are just acting for some money
Published 9 days ago by renee rastall
1.0 out of 5 stars
Movie Kept Messing Up
The movie is great but the playback feature was not impressive. The movie kept pausing and loading and really interrupted the show. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Joey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic movie
Enjoyed every second of it. It's the American version of the Monty Python movies. I ordered it on bluray for future viewings.
Published 15 days ago by Celeste Manwaring
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie!
Who doesn't like the buttercup scene? I've been looking for this movie on Netflix, and never found it, to show it to my husband who had never seen it. So I bought it. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Ana De Leon
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Oldie But Goldie
Three 1920’s silent movie actors are summoned by a troubled woman who believes they can save her town from El Guapo and his bandits. Read more
Published 24 days ago by shanique
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of my all-time favorite comedies!
Another comic take on the early, silent-movie days of Hollywood. I love this film! The comedy is beautifully paced and delightfully subtle and inventive. Read more
Published 27 days ago by William Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite movies
This movie is awsome! I can play it during family reunions and everyone enjoys it. It brings back great and happy memories.
Published 28 days ago by Nora
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