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6.1/10
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Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.
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This movie is silly as hell, but if you watch it just for laughs it's very good. There are some nice cameo appearances, especially Dana Carvey and Randy Quaid, that make this worth checking out. Don't expect any kind of blockbuster, cause it's not. But for a good laugh be sure and check it.
In this silly, but fun comedy from director Alan Metter(Back To School), Richard Pryor plays an engineer finds what seems to be the perfect job. The only problem is that the job is in Idaho, which means that his family would have to sell their home in Chicago and move out to Idaho. Several disasters occur as Pryor attempts to pack up and move across country, everything that could possibly go wrong does. The film is not exactly a laugh fest, but Pryor keeps the film entertaining with his great comic energy. Dave Thomas and Dana Carvey are fun in supporting roles, as well as Rodney Dangerfield as a gambling loan officer. Overall, a harmless film that benefits greatly from the presence of Pryor. 5.8/10.
Moving should be rated higher! This movie's premise is great as it turns the act of moving into an absolute hilarity!! Family moves from New Jersey to Boise Idaho! You just know plenty of wacky hijinks are gonna occur!
I really think anyone who has ever experienced moving from one type of place to a completely different one, or anyone who just has had frustrations with moving in general will be able to relate. Nothing offensive about it, just plain good comedy, pretty fun to watch.
I really think anyone who has ever experienced moving from one type of place to a completely different one, or anyone who just has had frustrations with moving in general will be able to relate. Nothing offensive about it, just plain good comedy, pretty fun to watch.
this movie is very funny. it's second only to see no evil hear no evil for richard pryor's funniest movie. i have watched moving since 1989. i never really get tired of it.
everything that could go wrong while moving does for pryor in this movie,and more. it's an hilarious movie. i give moving *** out of ****
everything that could go wrong while moving does for pryor in this movie,and more. it's an hilarious movie. i give moving *** out of ****
Mass transit engineer Richard Pryor gets a dream job in Boise, Idaho, but he is in New Jersey. Thus he has to move his family in this silly and disappointing would-be-laugh-a-minute-fest. Pryor seems old and tired in this one and he just does not seem the same without Gene Wilder around. Randy Quaid and Dana Carvey try to add supporting turns, but neither dominates the action the way they should. A poor film and a real disappointment. 2 stars out of 5.
Did you know
- TriviaRichard Pryor's last solo starring vehicle.
- GoofsThe moving van, as it careens into the street where the Pear's house is located, tramples a small red tricycle, then drags it along. A wire can be seen pulling the smashed tricycle up alongside the wheel housing of the van, holding it in place.
- Crazy creditsThe movie's opening title consist of the words speeding in from the right of the screen and crashing together before straightening out at the end.
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Written, Performed, and Produced by Ollie E. Brown
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,815,378
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,022,782
- Mar 6, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $11,075,006
- Runtime
- 1h 29m(89 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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