The Jerk (1979) (26th Anniversary Edition)
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The Jerk
Pros: Gut-wrenching, Non-stop Laughs
Cons: You might just split your sides laughing!
I have watched The Jerk so many times that I wore out my original VHS tape, bought a second VHS copy, & now have the DVD version. I know this movie by heart. I mean ALL of it, too!!! Steve Martin has "something" that just draws a person to watch. The story is about his upbringing in a poor, black family from the back woods. It is a hysterical account of how naive we are when we set out for the world. He faces tons of obstacles and gets put into some pretty ridiculous situations that turn him into The Jerk.
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoThe funniest movie ever
Pros: steve martin as funny as ever
Cons: gets a little dull in the middle, but what comedy doesnt have a dull spot?
A DVD of the Jerk and that's all I need, I need this! and this chair, and this paddle ball, and thats ALL I need. One of the funniest movies ever, that gets my top 10 movies of all time.
Steve Marten is HILLARIOUS!! The very first line makes you laugh, how good is that? I actually asked for it for my birthday when I was 12. HAHA!! ok so sumed up? Get it or miss out on a two thumbs up movie that had me laughing for hours after it was over.Was this review helpful? Yes - NoThe Jerk
Pros: It's on DVD! & It's The Jerk!
Cons: The DVD shows it's flaws.
Steve Martin in one of his best early movies.
It's a classic!Was this review helpful? Yes - NoAbsolutely Hilarious!
"I was born a poor black child." Now if you hear that come out of that white man holding a chair on the screen and you don't laugh, there is something wroing with you. This movie is absoutly unforgetable. A true classic.
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoBrilliant Film
I could argue that Steve Martin has never achieved this level of creativity in a film since. May be that is judging him too harshly (LA Story and Bowfinger both came close).
The originality and ridculousness of this film make it a main stayer as one of the funniest films ever. Navin R Johnson (played by Steve) has to be one of the most likeable comedy icons on film.
My only criticism is the features listed on the DVD. As someone who will often buy DVDs on the strength of their features, this is one that I will avoid until it is (hopefully) re-released with a commentary from Steve Martin.
If you haven't seen it - take a look somehow!Was this review helpful? Yes - NoClassic Comedy
The Jerk has indeed held up well over time. A "dumb" pure enjoyment film, it still packs a lot of heart, something missing from modern films in the same vein. Steve Martin is brilliant in his role, capturing the spirit of what made him a successful comedian in the first place. Stand-out performances from the supporting cast, especially veterans Bill Macy and M. Emmett Walsh. A great film.
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoStupid, but Genius
Sweet plus innocent equal the jerk. A comedy of classic status has endured for twenty years as a favorite among a vast array of audiences. Sometimes this movie is referred to as stupid, but do not let this confuse you. It is a movie about a stupid person, but the story, characters, and feeling of this movie are pure genius! Definitely my favorite comedy of all time.
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