Bebe-Neuwirth Movie Reviews

I truly love this movie! I have been trying to get it on DVD eversince I first watched it in March 1997 on my way to the UK. Whoopi Goldberg's acting is convincing but I liked Dianne Wiest's supporting role. A very entertainingly funny plot will keep you laughing most of the time through the whole movie.

This movie got iffy reviews when it came out, much to my shock and dismay. I didn't see it until it came out on video and was astonished that it had been so under-rated for so long. This is a fantastic, hilarious comedy with a wonderful script of surprises, empowerment, and that really "complete" feeling you get after watching a classic. Whoopi is excellent in this role, and it will make everyone feel great. People who really know what good writing and acting are will love this movie, unlike the one negative reviewer below. He obviously didn't see the same movie we all watched. The plot is tight, the characters ring true, and the ending is perfect and succinct. This is not the run-of-the-mill Hollywood film, which is perhaps why it didn't blow away the box office. If you like rehashed scripts, such as the kind that are created by Tim Robbin's studio executive-role via the movie, "The Player," and the kind of movies that keep teens paying $8 just for "something to do" on a Friday night, then you probably won't like this movie. It is definitely no, "Dude, Where's my car" or "Lethal Weapon 4" etc. It's thoughtful, and it's unlike anything else in Hollywood, as it portrays women in a very positive light, and does not attach their main defining characteristics with sex. This movie does have sex in it, however, and an accurate portrayal of the roles men and women actually occupy in the U.S.A., especially in business. Women who watch it are the best judges of this, since we all live this kind of life and see this kind of thing very frequently. If you want to see an original film, and you're in the video store thinking, "I'm so sick of this and that and this and that, I want something DIFFERENT and interesting," then I'd definitely rent this video. Better yet, buy it. Everyone who I've shown it to now owns it, including my male friends (and boyfriend). Women will love it, and good guys who don't treat women in the way some of the male characters in this movie do, will also love it. It's just plain good.

Whoopi Goldberg stars in THE ASSOCIATE, a humorous movie about the stock market and a woman finding her way. She plays Laurel Ayers, a stock broker who is promised a promotion. When her co worker takes her promotion right from under her, she is determined to make it on her own. She quits and starts her own company. To her dismay she finds out that it's not easy making it in the world as a woman, doors are constantly slammed in her face because of her gender, so she sets out to take the world over by storm, by creating a fictional person, Robert Cutty. Yes she creates a man and even dresses up as one. Cutty takes the world by storm, but Laurel has to keep up with her charade. Eventually she realizes that Cutty has been nothing but trouble for her, no one cares about what SHE has been doing, and a man is still getting all the credit for her ideas. So she sets out to kill a fictional man that doesn't exist! She realizes she is no better than she was, because Cutty is getting credit for all her work and ideas. ...Overall a really humorous and well acted film, worth seeing many times.

...I do not think that thes two eposidos of sam and diane are not there very best.THey needed the last 2 episiods when shelly long came back.I think shelly was very good on the show....

I really like these episodes; however, I personally think that these are not the "Best of Sam and Diane." There are surely much better episodes that could be placed under that category. I don't think that this really captures the esscence of the relationship between the two.

hi i think you should relly consider theis one it is the best i have seen yet and i relly love it it makes you just want more cheers and it makes you wish it was non fiction but you alwasy find ouut its not real but give it a chance it wont let you down

I remember watching this movie on tv quite a few years ago when I was still quite young, but the story was so fantastic that I had ranked it as one of my most favourite movies. Recently I came across this movie by chance and bought it, it's still as wonderful as ever, I was totally absorbed in the movie. I love Gerard potraying as the charming and funny Frenchman and Andie as the demure New Yorker, the chemistry between them is simply awesome! Go and get this video and watch it on a Saturday afternoon, you'll enjoy it I promise. This movie deserves to be on your shelf.

The slim premise of Green Card -- a French slob wants to be a US citizen; a left-wing socialite wants a fabulous apartment with a greenhouse; they get married -- creeps up on you, and expands in ways that will surprise you. Yes, this is a love story, but it is somehow much more than that. Peter Weir, who directed Witness (a wonderful, evocative romance), has a way of weaving a spell on you with his movies. Here, he is aided by the galvanic performance of Gerard Depardieu, who is life itself. Andie MacDowell, who is his inferior in the acting department, is suited to her uptight role in a way that favors her: you can actually believe she could be this person, which is usually not the case with this lovely but inept actress. Bebe Neuwirth is her usual dead-on self, in a great, if small, supporting role. The New York locations, particularly that spectacular greenhouse apartment, are winning, and shot with affection. On top of everything, the movie features, in key moments of tension and emotion, the music of Enya, which of course elevates and punctuates scenes in inventive ways. The final moment is a well-earned emotional one, and I think you, like me, will find it hard to resist Green Card, after all is said and done.

It's not a holywoodian love story. It's a simple story of 2 people meeting "randomly" - with some fun, some sadness, some laughs and some love.
Good picture, good film, but not that more.

"Bugsy" is a very well made movie, but has the bad luck of belonging to a genre with huge competition: the gangster film genre. With such classics as "The Godfather" trilogy, "GoodFellas", "Chinatown", "Scarface", "Once Upon A Time In America", "Bonnie And Clyde", "The Untouchables", "Angels With Dirty Faces", etc, etc, etc, "Bugsy" looks like a minor classic.

However, this is a movie that deserves at least a look. It has a deluxe cast (Warren Beatty, the pretty Annette Bening, Ben Kingsley, Harvey Keitel, Elliott Gould, Joe Mantegna, among others), a good director (Barry Levinson), a fascinating main character (gangster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel), good music (courtesy of composer Ennio Morricone), well, overall the film has good elements.

"Bugsy" is a good movie, but with several superior movies in the genre, is not an essential movie.

A power-house performance by Warren Beatty is the pilar to this character-driven gangster epic. The story and characters are fascinating and great production values turn it into eye candy. Warren Beatty gives one of the best performances of his career as 'Bugsy' Siegel, he makes him a multi-layered complex character that changes from a nice guy to an absolutely ruthless person with such ease that we wonder if it's the same actor. Annette Bening is also great in support and the real-life chemistry between them (they married off-screen) also helps. An outstanding supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley, Joe Mantegna and Elliot Gould. Attentive direction by Barry Levinson and a nice script keep you entertained as the movie flows. Great acting and entertaining. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film an 8!

This is a great mob movie another Mob Movie-Video, Virginia Hill:Mistress of The Mob, starring Dyan Cannon as Virginia Hill and coincidently Harvey Keitel as Bugsy Siegel is also highly recommended!!!

"Bugsy" is a very well made movie, but has the bad luck of belonging to a genre with huge competition: the gangster film genre. With such classics as "The Godfather" trilogy, "GoodFellas", "Chinatown", "Scarface", "Once Upon A Time In America", "Bonnie And Clyde", "The Untouchables", "Angels With Dirty Faces", etc, etc, etc, "Bugsy" looks like a minor classic.

However, this is a movie that deserves at least a look. It has a deluxe cast (Warren Beatty, the pretty Annette Bening, Ben Kingsley, Harvey Keitel, Elliott Gould, Joe Mantegna, among others), a good director (Barry Levinson), a fascinating main character (gangster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel), good music (courtesy of composer Ennio Morricone), well, overall the film has good elements.

"Bugsy" is a good movie, but with several superior movies in the genre, is not an essential movie.

A power-house performance by Warren Beatty is the pilar to this character-driven gangster epic. The story and characters are fascinating and great production values turn it into eye candy. Warren Beatty gives one of the best performances of his career as 'Bugsy' Siegel, he makes him a multi-layered complex character that changes from a nice guy to an absolutely ruthless person with such ease that we wonder if it's the same actor. Annette Bening is also great in support and the real-life chemistry between them (they married off-screen) also helps. An outstanding supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley, Joe Mantegna and Elliot Gould. Attentive direction by Barry Levinson and a nice script keep you entertained as the movie flows. Great acting and entertaining. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film an 8!

This is a great mob movie another Mob Movie-Video, Virginia Hill:Mistress of The Mob, starring Dyan Cannon as Virginia Hill and coincidently Harvey Keitel as Bugsy Siegel is also highly recommended!!!

Star studded cast includes Bill Pullman, Nicole Kidman, Alec Baldwin, Anne Bancroft, and Gwyneth Paltrow all gave a Great performance. Excellent Storyline and beautiful scenery. A must-see on your next available weekend!

Previous reviewers have already provided synopsis of the plot so no need for repetition here. I will say that this is one great flick with twists and turns galore. The all-star cast includes Bill Pullman, Nicole Kidman, Alec Baldwin, BeBe Newirth (who played Lilith on "Cheers"), Anne Bancroft, and a young Gwyneth Paltrow in a short lived role as a college student. All deliver stunning performances. Nicole Kidman is absolutely diabolical as Tracy, a young wife whose wholesome, caring demeanor belies a truly evil spirit. Bancroft maximizes a small but meaty role as Tracy's hard luck, alcoholic mother who provides valuable insight into her daughter's past. Alec Baldwin is chilling as Dr. Jed Hill, the thoracic surgeon with a monstrous ego. His doctor/god-syndrome soliloquy alone is worth the price of admission. Reminiscent of the Gordon Gecko (Michael Douglas) greed speech in the movie Wall Street. Bill Pullman is convincing as the charmingly acquiescent college dean who when crossed, proves to be a cunning adversary. I agree with one reviewer who urges several viewings to get the full impact of the storyline and the performances. I've watched this three times and each time I pick up some little tidbit of plot or dialogue that I missed before. A dark, mysterious thriller with quite a few surprises along the way. If you like Hitchcock films, you'll love this.

Malice VHS~ Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman and Bill Pullman is one of those pictures that do not get the credit that they so rightly deserve, i.e., it has well developed plot, actors that play their part to perfection and not a hokey ending. The story is fascinating; a doctor and a twisted wife, i.e., Kidman, decide to get rich on medical malpractice. This is a poke in the eye against all the frivolous lawsuits that are being filed everyday in this country; people whom make up injuries or hurt themselves on purpose only to collect money from the insurance companies, and by doing so raising the cost of insurance for everyone else. The performance of the actors is very believable and they all show that this job done by professionals, i.e., one never stops to think that they are acting. I especially like the scene when Kidman's character realizes that she has attacked a dummy; talk about primeval rage.

Star studded cast includes Bill Pullman, Nicole Kidman, Alec Baldwin, Anne Bancroft, and Gwyneth Paltrow all gave a Great performance. Excellent Storyline and beautiful scenery. A must-see on your next available weekend!

Previous reviewers have already provided synopsis of the plot so no need for repetition here. I will say that this is one great flick with twists and turns galore. The all-star cast includes Bill Pullman, Nicole Kidman, Alec Baldwin, BeBe Newirth (who played Lilith on "Cheers"), Anne Bancroft, and a young Gwyneth Paltrow in a short lived role as a college student. All deliver stunning performances. Nicole Kidman is absolutely diabolical as Tracy, a young wife whose wholesome, caring demeanor belies a truly evil spirit. Bancroft maximizes a small but meaty role as Tracy's hard luck, alcoholic mother who provides valuable insight into her daughter's past. Alec Baldwin is chilling as Dr. Jed Hill, the thoracic surgeon with a monstrous ego. His doctor/god-syndrome soliloquy alone is worth the price of admission. Reminiscent of the Gordon Gecko (Michael Douglas) greed speech in the movie Wall Street. Bill Pullman is convincing as the charmingly acquiescent college dean who when crossed, proves to be a cunning adversary. I agree with one reviewer who urges several viewings to get the full impact of the storyline and the performances. I've watched this three times and each time I pick up some little tidbit of plot or dialogue that I missed before. A dark, mysterious thriller with quite a few surprises along the way. If you like Hitchcock films, you'll love this.

Malice VHS~ Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman and Bill Pullman is one of those pictures that do not get the credit that they so rightly deserve, i.e., it has well developed plot, actors that play their part to perfection and not a hokey ending. The story is fascinating; a doctor and a twisted wife, i.e., Kidman, decide to get rich on medical malpractice. This is a poke in the eye against all the frivolous lawsuits that are being filed everyday in this country; people whom make up injuries or hurt themselves on purpose only to collect money from the insurance companies, and by doing so raising the cost of insurance for everyone else. The performance of the actors is very believable and they all show that this job done by professionals, i.e., one never stops to think that they are acting. I especially like the scene when Kidman's character realizes that she has attacked a dummy; talk about primeval rage.

This volume offering "The Best of Sam Malone" presents two of the very first four episodes of "Cheers." In "Sam's Women" (Episode #2), Diane keeps harping about the women Sam chooses to date. Sam actually tries to date some intelligent women, but his plan backfires, although he does get the best of Diane in the end. Donna McKechnie and Angela Aames play the women referred to in the title of this particular episode, which was written by Earl Pomernatz. Then in "Sam at Eleven" (Episode #4), Sam is happy when he has the chance to be interviewed by his old friend and current sportscaster, Dave Richards (Fred Dryer), and becomes totally dejected when the interview falls through. Maybe Sam's career really is over. The teaser for this episode features Harry "The Hat" Anderson, making his first appearance on Cheers as he short changes Coach. This episode, written by Glen and Les Charles, is the better of the pair. You have to wonder why did they not just do all the first season episodes in order? Certainly there are better episodes featuring Sam that could be called "The Best of Sam Malone."

Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst face bigger-than-life jungle dangers in the family adventure "Jumanji". Young Alan Parrish finds a mysterious board game and is vanished to an imaginable jungle realm. 26 years later, two unsuspected children (Kirsten Dunst & Bradley Pierce) freed the now adult Alan (Robin Williams) and unleash the jungle world of Jumanji upon their quiet town. Based on the best-selling children's book, "Jumanji" is an exciting and fast-paced thrill-ride. Director Joe Johnston combines elements of adventure, fantasy and humor to create an enchanting family spectacle. The story is original and the characters are appealing. It contains some great special effects and thrilling scenes but a few effects weren't quite polished.

"Jumanji: Collector Edition" is a vast improvement over the bare-bones original. The picture quality is impressive and detail and the sound is clear and engaging. Columbia/Tri-Star has really kicked in for special features in this new edition. Though it lacks the multiple audio aspects of the original, this new edition contains behind-the-scene and FX featurettes, trailers, cast bios and animated menus. Overall, this DVD earns a "B+".

I first saw this movie at the movie theatres when I was 7. Now I am 14 and I still like this movie. It is about a board game, when you play it real things from the jungle come to life from the game. Four characters must finish the game to make everything from the game go away. I am very impressed with the way the animals and the effects looked. The actors did an excellent job especially Bonnie Hunt and Robin Williams. The movie went by smoothly. I enjoyed the movie a lot. The movie may be a little dark because my little sister was scared the first time she saw it. Everytime she watches it more she gets less scared. I don't know why. I recommend this movie to anybody!

When Alan Parrish finds an old board game in a construction site, he has no clue what awaits him. When he and friend Sarah Whittle start to play, he is pulled into the game and she is chased from the house by bats. Fast-forward 26 years to when brother and sister Peter and Judy Shepherd start to play. They free a now grown Alan from the game, but in the process release monkeys, mosquitoes, and a lion. They realize they must finish the game to make everything return to normal. Reuniting with the adult Sarah, they attempt to stay alive long enough to do just that.

This movie is a fantastic fantasy/action movie. It starts out well, and the suspense continues to build until the climax. At the same time, it's got some great one-liners and funny scenes to break the tension. The entire cast does well with the material, including all the special effects. The special effects show their age today and are a bit more stylized then realistic, but they serve the movie well.

A word of warning to parents. This is a very intense movie. Even though it was marketed as a family movie, many small kids will be frightened by it. Keeping that in mind, you might want to preview it before you show it to them.

This DVD is a perfect showcase for the movie. The picture is sharp, and the surround sound puts you right in the middle of the action. There is a commentary and two documentaries from the special effects team that give you insight into how they brought the animals in the film to life. If you're looking to purchase this film, this is the version to get.

Jumanji is an action movie that gets it right. It has the perfect mix of character and story supported by special effects. Pick it up today and be prepared to leave your world behind.

Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst face bigger-than-life jungle dangers in the family adventure "Jumanji". Young Alan Parrish finds a mysterious board game and is vanished to an imaginable jungle realm. 26 years later, two unsuspected children (Kirsten Dunst & Bradley Pierce) freed the now adult Alan (Robin Williams) and unleash the jungle world of Jumanji upon their quiet town. Based on the best-selling children's book, "Jumanji" is an exciting and fast-paced thrill-ride. Director Joe Johnston combines elements of adventure, fantasy and humor to create an enchanting family spectacle. The story is original and the characters are appealing. It contains some great special effects and thrilling scenes but a few effects weren't quite polished.

"Jumanji: Collector Edition" is a vast improvement over the bare-bones original. The picture quality is impressive and detail and the sound is clear and engaging. Columbia/Tri-Star has really kicked in for special features in this new edition. Though it lacks the multiple audio aspects of the original, this new edition contains behind-the-scene and FX featurettes, trailers, cast bios and animated menus. Overall, this DVD earns a "B+".

I first saw this movie at the movie theatres when I was 7. Now I am 14 and I still like this movie. It is about a board game, when you play it real things from the jungle come to life from the game. Four characters must finish the game to make everything from the game go away. I am very impressed with the way the animals and the effects looked. The actors did an excellent job especially Bonnie Hunt and Robin Williams. The movie went by smoothly. I enjoyed the movie a lot. The movie may be a little dark because my little sister was scared the first time she saw it. Everytime she watches it more she gets less scared. I don't know why. I recommend this movie to anybody!

When Alan Parrish finds an old board game in a construction site, he has no clue what awaits him. When he and friend Sarah Whittle start to play, he is pulled into the game and she is chased from the house by bats. Fast-forward 26 years to when brother and sister Peter and Judy Shepherd start to play. They free a now grown Alan from the game, but in the process release monkeys, mosquitoes, and a lion. They realize they must finish the game to make everything return to normal. Reuniting with the adult Sarah, they attempt to stay alive long enough to do just that.

This movie is a fantastic fantasy/action movie. It starts out well, and the suspense continues to build until the climax. At the same time, it's got some great one-liners and funny scenes to break the tension. The entire cast does well with the material, including all the special effects. The special effects show their age today and are a bit more stylized then realistic, but they serve the movie well.

A word of warning to parents. This is a very intense movie. Even though it was marketed as a family movie, many small kids will be frightened by it. Keeping that in mind, you might want to preview it before you show it to them.

This DVD is a perfect showcase for the movie. The picture is sharp, and the surround sound puts you right in the middle of the action. There is a commentary and two documentaries from the special effects team that give you insight into how they brought the animals in the film to life. If you're looking to purchase this film, this is the version to get.

Jumanji is an action movie that gets it right. It has the perfect mix of character and story supported by special effects. Pick it up today and be prepared to leave your world behind.