How funny can it get

This movie had me laughing so hard it hurt. I was laughing so hard when the mom was cooking that seafood creature - what the heck was that thing? It looked like an octopus with lobster claws. And the blue glob that slid off the plate - omg. i couldn't hardly breath. John Cusack's one of my top 5 favorite actors and this was a great comedy for him. His subtle despair and turn around hit the mark. Sweet, hilarious, creepy, exciting (ski scenes! wow) Great flick.
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One of the funniest movies I've ever seen!

I bought this movie because I remembered watching it when I was younger, and thought my son might like to see it. He, and I have watched it about 7 or 8 times since we received it. He loves it as much as I did when I was his age. John Cusack is so funny! It really is a great movie if you like over the top comedy.
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Sorry your mom blew up Ricky

One of the best movies ever... just classic. I feel for anyone bashing this movie. Cusack is great, the french chick is hot and Ricky is hiliarious. Yeah, its shallow and goofy but in a damn good way.

Buy it.


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Still loving it

I loved this movie in the 1980's and still love it. No matter how many times I see it I still laugh! It's a bit of a cult movie in my family with terminology from the movie still popping up in general conversations (I want my two dollars!)I highly recommend it.
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If there's a Blu-Ray edition, let me know!

I love this movie to death and couldn't wait for the DVD! When I got the DVD, I was disappointed much like others who left their review here. The sound is really low and sounds better on VHS and the digital transfer is not that much better. If this flick gets a Blu-Ray treatment, they can't go wrong. When I got the DVD I paid full price (now that I think about it, I'm getting pissed!) A previous reviewer said $12.99, this one says it's should have been 8 bucks flat! You know, "Weird Science," got better treatment on DVD by UNI. Of course, that one did better at the box office than "Better Off Dead," but that shouldn't have anything to do with any official release of home videos (retros included.) They all should have the same quality, to a certain extent. Anyway, if this classic B is mastered to Blu-Ray, somebody get at me because it's worth the wait for sure!!
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