I get a crack out of all the critics who claim this movie has no plot when the movie is clearly a spoof on Casablanca which is arguably one of the best films ever made. The humor in the movie is incredible, so long as you know enough to get it, i.e. Mr. Majors' line about "Mr. Majors was my daddy, well actually he was Mr. Mankowitz." which is poking fun at Lee Majors' own name change. Furthermore this movie was a springboard for many of the actors such as A.J. Cook, Zach Galifianakis, and David Koechner all of who moved on to quite successful roles. Don't discount this film simply because of it's "stupid snowboarder" facade, the fact is that has many of the literary and cinematic elements that make movies fun to watch.
... View MoreHands down, finis, no contestare: this is the funniest movie ever made. I thought I was going to break ribs laughing so hard last night. This movie is a quantum leap funnier than anything like "Animal House" or "Dodge Ball.""Out Cold" sends up every exhausted cliché' in the movie making biz, smartly, dead on, and funnier than I thought possible. The actors who are the most talented (Galifianakis, London, Garson, Koechner, and almost Lee Majors) nail gag after gag with straight and august virtuosity. Galifianakis especially kicks every scene he's in in the n@ts of funny. John Belushi could only wish he had a vehicle like "Out Cold" to show his stuff in. . . Never seen a movie like it. If you thought "Dodge Ball" or "Animal House" was funny, adjust your viewing settings appropriately and prepare to get assaulted by comedic genius.
... View MoreThis movie is HORRIBLE and you should love it.From a cursory glance, this movie looks like a retread of what larger names (Adam Sandler, Chris Farley) have done and failed at, but this movie is different. THIS MOVIE IS FUNNY. It is pure unclean fun and what it lacks in a "message" it more than makes up for with sharp humor.While people may take issue with the subject matter (drugs, dick and fart jokes, boobies), the story and dialogue are exceptional. This isn't Les Miserables (or even South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut, taking jabs at society) but it is smart and witty and you'll find jokes on the third trip that you didn't see before. Give it a try--it's definitely worth your time.8 out 10: Rated Excellent for Casablanca references, the scene on the mechanical bull, and just being absolutely fun.
... View MoreSeriously this movie is great, brilliant, stupid humour, it is a muck around movie, to sit around with a bunch of mates and have a great laugh, that is all you will get.the car spinning scene is a crack-up! you have to watch it to believe it! Anna is a gorgeous little girl that any man would love to hook up with at Pedro El'Hornys.Lee Majors plays a great role as the baddie, but was really good. I have fond memories of this movie, because I was on my honeymoon in Jamaica with a seriously bad fever, and this came on the TV and it cheered me up great! I saw it 5 times.Pig pen and Luke are great together as odd couple brothers and Lance the "gay" guy and the black dude fits in perfect, cant snowboard, but is there for fun!
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