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Director Michael Ritchie spoofs survivalists in this rambling black comedy. Donald Quinelle (Robin Williams) is a successful young executive who is called to his boss' office one morning and is fired by a parrot sitting in the CEO's chair -- a method the company uses to axe high-powered execs. Donald meets Sonny Paluso (Walter Matthau), a former gas station owner who is out of work because his business was blown up. At a diner, the two newfound friends witness a robbery and catch sight of the
Jun 22, 1983 Wide
Apr 23, 2002
All Critics (10) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (5) | DVD (4)
Dumb, forced comedy wastes talents of Robin Williams and Walter Matthau.
A wayward mess.
This movie brings to light the real cold war and nuclear paranoia of the 80s, but in a lighthearted way. Williams is particularly frantic in this movie, but pretty funny for the most part, and Matthau is the straight man to his mania, which often makes him look bored with the movie. Overall, a pretty good movie,
October 8, 2010Super Reviewer
Some laugh out loud moments. What more were you expecting?
March 4, 2008Super Reviewer
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