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6 January 1995 (USA)
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They were just your average, uptight suburban family until Kevin Franklin stepped into the picture. Houseguest. He came. He ate. He stayed.
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In hot water with the mob over an unpaid debt, a con man poses as a family friend in an affluent Pennsylvania suburb. full summary | add synopsis
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A funny, good movie!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sinbad | ... | Kevin Franklin | |
| Phil Hartman | ... | Gary Young | |
| Kim Greist | ... | Emily Young | |
| Chauncey Leopardi | ... | Jason Young | |
| Talia Seider | ... | Sarah Young | |
| Kim Murphy | ... | Brooke Young | |
| Paul Ben-Victor | ... | Pauly Gasperini | |
| Tony Longo | ... | Joey Gasperini | |
| Jeffrey Jones | ... | Ron Timmerman | |
| Stan Shaw | ... | Larry | |
| Ron Glass | ... | Derek Bond | |
| Kevin Jordan | ... | Steve 'ST-3' | |
| Mason Adams | ... | Mr. Pike | |
| Patricia Fraser | ... | Nancy Pike | |
| Don Brockett | ... | Happy Marcelli |
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113 min
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John Candy was apparently considered to be the top choice to play the character Kevin Franklin but died before filming began.
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Continuity: When Kevin is chased by the bad guys, he is carrying a McDonald's paper bag, which gets crumpled and creased during the journey. But once Kevin gets into Gary's car and throws the bag down, it is creaseless.
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Kevin:
That looks good. Can I try some?
Gary Young: Sure. Go ahead.
[Kevin tries the dip and reacts in disgust]
Kevin: Oh! What is that?
Rosie the Caterer: Puree of parsnip and crook-neck squash.
Kevin: I thought it was nacho cheese.
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Gary Young: Sure. Go ahead.
[Kevin tries the dip and reacts in disgust]
Kevin: Oh! What is that?
Rosie the Caterer: Puree of parsnip and crook-neck squash.
Kevin: I thought it was nacho cheese.
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Features Blazing Saddles (1974)
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Green Onions
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This movie surprisingly works and is very funny and enjoyable and it's also, what I think to be the litmus test of a good movie, always good for repeated viewing without losing its charm. I pass by the film on cable and find myself watching it again and still laughing. I know this seems hard to believe especially since the story is ridiculous and the script is pretty banal. I've come to the conclusion that it's the genuine talent of Sinbad, an exceedingly funny man who unfortunately seems to have disappeared from show business as of late. Phil Hartman adds a great deal to the film with his always impeccable delivery but I can't help but think of his horrible tragedy and kind of fall out of the movie's whimsy at times.
I always liked this movie. It manages to rise above most Hollywood comedies that are inevitably annoying and dispensable. This movie is fun and has great acting which makes up for the fact that it is, by nature, just a screwball comedy. It's a total guilty pleasure but I say go for it.