Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith. A Manhattan sportswriter retreats from the city with his wife, but they discover country living isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. 1988/color/101 min/PG/fullscreen.George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) directed this 1988 comedy that gives star Chevy Chase one of his better-quality vehicles. Chase plays a New York sportswriter who turns to the country for a simpler, happier way of living. He discovers, of course, that things don’t work out that way. Hill’s usual touch with comic timing, tone, and dialogue give Chase a rare career opportunity to be part of something a little classier than most of his other movies; but Funny Farm nevertheless has its share of so-what gags. Still, the film’s overall tone is winning and laid-back, and it makes for nice escapist fare. –Tom Keogh
Product Features
- Life in the country isn’t what it’s cracked up to be when city slicker Chevy Chase moves there.Year: 1988Running Time: 103 min. System Requirements: Starring: Chevy Chase, Madolyn Smith, Kevin O”Morrison, Joseph Maher, Jack Gilpin, Caris Corfman Director: George Roy Hill Rated: PG Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Age: 085391180920 UPC: 085391180920 Manufacturer No:&nb
PRETTY DARN FUNNY… This is definitely one of the better Chevy Chase vehicles, as it does not go too far off the beaten path and is handled with a lighter touch than many of his other films. It is funny, wry, and deftly humorous.
Just a Pleasure to Watch Let me say that I’m not a big Chevy Chase fan – but I like this movie. The story of a couple, Andy and Elizabeth Farmer, who move from the daily grind of New York to the picturesque country setting of Rosebud, only to find their scenic utopia populated by a pack of small town lunatics.
Funny Farm This movie was made when Chevy Chase was doing some of his best work. Unfortunately this was not the best example of it. It was entertaining and had some funny moments, but there are better movies that showcase his comedic genius such as Fletch.I have added this to my Christmas collection as the scenes they did for the holidays were a scream! With all the amazing supporting characters, I expected more from the film than I got.