Opportunity Knocks

I'm the first to be skeptical of any movie like this. In fact, most movies I watch these days involves at least one visit to IMDb.COM first. But some movies, no matter how accurately they may be reviewed for technical merits just can't review the sentimental or personal value they may have to you. This is one of them. Oh, trust me - I've watched my share of movies like this that have left me more than high and dry - but this one is different (at least for me). I've always felt Dana Carvey was a special comedian and has never reached his full potential as an actor. However poor the writing, or perhaps his acting, the movie is engaging enough to keep this harden skeptic enthralled for greater than 90mins. That's saying a lot.

This movie will surely not go down in history as a one of the 'greats' of comedy - but is well worth an evening if you're just looking for something funny, heart-touching and romantic.

Carvey stars in this fun comedy of mistaken indentities and big money. Carvey does many SNL-style characters and skits and carries the film, with help from Loggia, Graff and old pro Milo O'Shea.

This movie is great, it is at very easy reach on my DVD shelf as I always find myself scanning chapters for the funny parts. It is one of those weekend afternoon flicks or funny late night movie when you just want a good chuckle. This was never meant to be an Oscar winning movie so don't expect that from this flick simply sit and enjoy.

If you like other Dana Carvey's movies this is a must see for you. Dana does a very good job in this movie, I would say much better then The Master of Disguise. You would enjoy all of the skits and impressions that Dana is able to pull off.

Great movie if you don't want to buy it thats fine but this is a something you must at least rent once.

I just saw the film "Opportunity Knocks" for the first time last night. I've seen it twice since then. This film just proves how talented Dana Carvey is. He provided laughs and fun throughout the movie.

Being a fan of "Saturday Night Live" since the first time I saw it, Dana Carvey has been the funniest (in my opinion) ever to star on the show. During the movie, Mr. Carvey portrays his oh-so-famous impersonation of George Bush (no one could do it better).

I think "Opportunity Knocks" is a great film and you can't watch it without smiling at the things Mr. Carvey does. So, for a fun time and lotsa laughs, you should go see it.

This 1990 film was the first of two attempts by Dana Carvey to parlay his success on Saturday Night Live to the silver screen (Clean Slate - 1994). Carvey is better than expected, and while most of the laughs are from borderline sketch comedy better suited for television (such as his wide variety of impressions), his talent is great enough to make this movie watchable, and even enjoyable at times. The plot and script, while contrived and full of holes, does manage to serve it's purpose by moving the story along and getting Carvey from one punchline to the next. Carvey's efforts are even more significant given the notably weak performances turned in by the rest of the cast, including the usually adequate Robert Loggia.