Going Overboard (1989)

User Rating:

1.9/10   

Director:

Valerie Breiman

Writers:

Valerie Breiman (written by)
Scott LaRose (additional material)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

In the world of comedy, it's sink or swim.

Plot:

A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.

Plot Keywords:

Cruise | Cruise Ship | Comedian | Terrorist | Cross Dressing

Cast

Burt Young	...	General Noriega
Adam Sandler	...	Schecky Moskowitz
Scott LaRose	...	Dickie Diamond
Lisa Collins	...	Ellen (as Liza Collins Zane)
Tom Hodges	...	Bob / Schecky's Mother
Adam Rifkin	...	Croaker / Miss Spain
Peter Berg	...	Mort Ginsberg (as Pete Berg)
Valerie Breiman	...	Bambi
Joe Gieb	...	Referee
Ricky Paull Goldin	...	Terrorist Without Shirt
Warren Selko	...	Terrorist with Mustache
Steven Brill	...	Priest
Billy Zane	...	King Neptune
Terry Moore	...	Mistress
Kim Ferrill	...	Miss Ohio

Also Known As:

Babes Ahoy
The Unsinkable Shecky Moskowitz (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Canada:99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | Canada:18A | Ireland:18 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Trivia:

This is Adam Sandler's first feature film. The production was shot entirely on a cruise ship going from New Orleans to Cancun. The ship was going to the Miss Universe Pageant and was filled with beauty queens from all over the United States. The camera crew forgot to bring a box of lenses on the ship, so the director of photography was forced to shoot with the wrong lenses.

Quotes:

General Noriega: ...you left over worthless kangaroo vomit!

Movie Connections:

References "The Love Boat" (1977)

Soundtrack:

On the Deck

A parallel of Sandler's early comedic style

This early Adam Sandler film could be compared to his life as a comic during the same period in 1989. His character's constant acknowledgement of his hidden comic genius and frustration regarding humorous material seems to come more from Sandler than the script. The film is nothing compared to his blockbuster feature films, such as Big Daddy or even the corny Billy Maddison. Unfortunately, Sandler had not yet found a way to express himself in a consistent, successful and funny manner when this film was made, much like his character. The majority of the film's "jokes" come from Sandler having conversations with himself, usually over his unrecognised comic talent and beating himself up because he's too ugly and can't get women. The film is hard to watch too because it doesn't treat itself like a real film. Sandler talks to the camera and the viewers throughout the film, often referring to the film's low budget or questionable content. The film is ultimately awkward and embarrassing to watch. I immediately wanted to forget I even saw this film after it was over, for fear that if more found out about it, it would ruin Sandler's career. Pass this one up at the video store, I rented it for free and it was still a waste of time.