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Title: Coneheads (1993)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Robert Knott | ... | Air Traffic Controller | |
| Jonathan Penner | ... | Captain Air Traffic | |
| Whip Hubley | ... | F-16 Pilot | |
| Dan Aykroyd | ... | Beldar Conehead / Donald R. DeCicco | |
| Jane Curtin | ... | Prymatt Conehead / Mary Margaret DeCicco | |
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Howard Napper | ... | Ang Pilot |
| Michael Richards | ... | Motel Clerk | |
| Eddie Griffin | ... | Customer | |
| Sinbad | ... | Otto | |
| Phil Hartman | ... | Marlax | |
| Adam Sandler | ... | Carmine | |
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Grant Martell | ... | Hispanic Man #1 |
| Art Bonilla | ... | Hispanic Man #2 | |
| David Spade | ... | Eli Turnbull, INS Agent | |
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Rosa Maria Briz | ... | Hispanic Woman (as Rosa Briz) |
An alien couple known as Beldar and Prymatt with cone-shaped heads from the planet called Remulak is mistakenly ditched on earth, during a scouting mission for planet conquest. While here, they dodge the INS, have a child and discover that life on Earth is quite good. But unfortunately they are being chased by the government who knows something is not quite right with the Conehead family. After they are rescued and taken back to their planet, Beldar vows to return to earth and conquer it. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
The fact that this is a good film AND it was done by ex-SNL actors help this movie to really stand out for me. Dan Aykroyd is terrific as Beldar and it shows that he CAN do a decent film (and he's done some stinkers--Neighbors, 1941, Nothing But Trouble, Dr. Detroit).
As I said above, I haven't been that impressed by many of the films by ex-SNL cast members--especially when they are movie-length versions of SNL skits. However, this movie expands on the characters and has great heart. In other words, despite the humor, the lead characters come off as sympathetic and decent. If the characters had been just like they were in the skits, the movie would have fallen flat on its face. Instead, we are treated to many instances when the Coneheads try so hard to fit in and be the average American family. It's also quite amusing that almost no one seems to notice that they AREN'T! There are many SNL-related cameos and supporting players throughout the movie and they are pretty well integrated (i.e., they usually don't seem like tacked on cameos but fit within the plot). Also, although I generally hate David Spade, his annoying personality fits in perfectly with the character he plays.
This is a good film for the whole family. It's cute, funny and actually has amazingly good family values!