Reviews

We've seen this formula several times over the years. The switcheroo genre type of film depends on chemistry and this one has it. Jamie Lee Curtis isn't `the body' anymore, but she's still darn good actress and works very well with Lindsay Lohan. Mark Harmon, being a former quarterback, understands his role in this flick and plays Curtis's fiancée. He's understated which is what his part calls for and Steven Tobolowsky does what he does so well, play a geek. Don't look for academy awards but look to be entertained for 90 minutes.

I've seen this on cable dozens of times and almost never turn it off when it comes on. Some of the comments about the racist terms are simply naive. Trying to judge a movie 60 years later using political correctness as a measurement is like trying to compare Slater Martin with Michael Jordan. Air Force was released in 1943 meaning it was written and produced shortly after Pearl Harbor. So, the terms "Fried Jap" are understandable considering the times. Yes, the death bed scene was sappy. But the scene where the "Mary Anne" is trying to take off just one step ahead of invading japaness troops is exciting. The special effects are good (again, considering the technology 60 years ago) and although you can point to problems here or there, I think Howard Hawks and a great cast make this a movie people will enjoy for many more decades.

Jerry Zucker has done it again! Slick some popcorn in the microwave, put your mind on hold and be prepared to laugh for 100 minutes. I agree with the many comments about Jon Lovitz, his `Hitler' scene is the highlight of the movie. I also rented "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and honestly, I liked "Rat Race" better. Do rent the DVD version and see the scenes they omitted from the movie. The only thing is I missed the wacky credits I've come to expect from Zucker movies

A couple months ago, I wrote an obituary for `Ed'. Funny thing happened. I was ready to give up on the show for the reasons I mentioned. However, after the aborted Carol wedding, the show has become so much better. We're not seeing as much Phil or Warren and some good story lines. The episodes dealing with issues like gastric surgery and bullies were wonderful. Now that Ed is no longer making a fool of himself chasing Carol, we can see him doing his thing in the courtroom. Maybe Letterman went in, kicked some asses, and woke some people up. Whatever, I hope they keep it up.

There is a fine line between being quirky and annoying, and Ed has crossed over that line. It was fun at first but Ed's infatuation with Carol is tiresome. Makes you wish she had married and Ed would move on with his life. Phil and Warren are people you just want to punch out. The only enjoyable character is Molly. Hopefully for the last show, Ed and Molly will elope. But like some of the others have pointed out, this is a bit like Northern Exposure and NE got tiresome too. They ran out of ways to make Cicely, Alaka enjoyable to watch and that's what the writers have done with Stuckeyville.

Even in Black and White, Victory at Sea stands as a TV masterpiece. Their production techniques a half century ago using a dramatic musical score to allow the action to flow in lieu of unnecessary chatter, but with the occasional powerful voice of Leonard Graves to tie the scenes together was a model for NFL Films.