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List Price: $24.98Price: $7.73 You Save: $17.25 (69%)Prices subject to change.
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013131092394
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 12, 1999
Running Time: 95 minutes
Sales Rank: 43211
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 1980
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential review:
Jonathan Demme would later become one of America's premiere directors, with an Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs and numerous nominations to his credit, but it was this sublime 1980 comedy that put him on the Hollywood map. Esteemed critic Pauline Kael called it "an almost flawless act of sympathetic imagination," referring to the movie's semifictional treatment of the true story of Melvin Dummar (played to perfection by Paul LeMat), an average guy whose life was turned upside down when he was made beneficiary of a $156 million will allegedly signed by millionaire Howard Hughes. Demme and Oscar-winning screenwriter Bo Goldman do not concern themselves with the validity of Dummar's claim; they're more interested in showing how Melvin's life is transformed--not necessarily for the better--by the influx of sudden wealth. Melvin doesn't take easily to being rich, and in telling his story Melvin and Howard becomes a true American classic, guaranteed to stand the test of time and improve with age like John Ford's The Grapes of Wrath. It's also a rousing good comedy, largely due to Mary Steenburgen's Oscar-winning performance as Melvin's wife and the everyday integrity of Melvin as an admirably scrappy hero. With Jason Robards as the long-haired Hughes, whom Melvin had given a ride one cold desert night, never knowing that his simple act of kindness toward the hermit-like Hughes would eventually change his life. With its comical blend of fact and speculation, Melvin and Howard is a tribute to the little guy, celebrating the American dream and the average folks who struggle to make it real. --Jeff Shannon
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I bought this DVD through Amazon after reading all the glowing reviews about the Academy Award-winning screenplay, brilliant acting, and genius director. After viewing the movie, all I can say is, "HUH? Did those people actually watch the same movie I just watched??"
"Melvin and Howard" is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. It was actually hard to watch, and I fell asleep half way through. When I awoke, I rewound back to the point I last remembered before dozing off, and continued ... Read More
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Like I said,seek out the out of print Anchor Bay version of this movie on DVD!!! It includes a very entertaining audio commentary NOT on the more common Universal DVD,it might be more expensive but it's well worth it for the insightful commentary by Jonathan Demme & production designer Toby Rafelson,it's chock-full interesting tidbits!!! Great cult classic from the 80's from director Jonathan Demme (The Silence Of The Lambs)and great acting from Paul LeMat(American Graffiti,Aloha,Bobby & Rose),Jason ... Read More
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I recently picked up a copy of "Melvin and Howard," a picture that I remembered fondly from many years ago--to be pleasantly rewarded once again by its subtle, yet unmistakable charms. Even though this movie was warmly regarded upon it's release, it's not a film I would characterize as ever having been immensely popular. Despite being directed by Jonathan Demme, who went on to many great films including "Silence of the Lambs," and despite Oscars for Mary Steenburgen and its screenplay--it's a film I feel has ... Read More
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I was a little disappointed by this one. The premise, execution, and cast are all top notch. But Bo Goldman's script is what threw me, despite all the acclaim. For me, too much happens too late. Act II dwells too much on Melvin-as-loser. Again and again we see him chase the American Dream. The trouble is, ten minutes into the film I could tell he would never get it. So after a while all the attempts became tedious.
When Melvin does find the "will," the movie is almost over, and very little ... Read More
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for as long as this movie has been out it wasn't till just this past weekend that i watched it for the first time. what a treat! as a boy i grew up in willard, utah, and was familiar with who melvin dummar was long before the howard hughes will incident took place. so it was extra fun for me to watch the segment of the movie that was filmed at the actual gas station that dummar operated back in the 70s. my dad operated a fruit stand just down the highway from there for a bunch of years till the property owner decided ... Read More
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