Lowbrow buffoonery hit commercial highs with 1994's DUMB AND DUMBER. This prequel to the slapstick favorite imagines the immortal meeting of the mindless when Harry Dunne (Derek... more
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Advantages: has a story, actors tried to act as best they could, some funny moments Disadvantages: it's a prequel
...the cinema. I had seen Dumb and Dumber like most people had but by adding 'er' onto the end of dumber I just thought what quick money idea has been thought of now. I hate when prequels and sequels are done so I avoided this for a long time. When at my friend's house the other week however we were watching films and she picked out this saying it was funny so I just decided to go ahead and watch it while my other friend was saying she didn't want to ... ...well liked but is too dumb to realise he is being made fun of.
The whole point of this film is that the school headteacher is having a fling with the dinner lady and together they want a house in Hawaii. A man in the country who is in charge of setting up special needs schools will currently give anyone running a special needs class £100,000 for having a class. So, they just need to set up a special needs class. The headteacher played by Eugene ...
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Advantages: it has a few laughs in it Disadvantages: its not as good as the first one
...watch this film, the first dumb and dumber was a right laugh so i thought this would be the same.
It starts when Harry and Lloyd meet when they are going to the same high school ( Lloyd`s dad is the janitor of the school so he has access to the whole school). The principal is a crook and reckons if he can set up a special needs class he will be able to get a grant and then he will have enough money to run off with his girlfriend (the dinner lady) ... ...chest and him being so dumb he thinks it is a treasure chest so he takes it to Harry immediately.
They opened it to their disappointment as it was just papers and tapes and photos.
They decide to make a float dedicated to the principal for being such a good guy ( there is an oncoming gala day) when they arrive on there float they play one of the tapes (from the chest) across the loudspeakers which contains incriminating evidence about the principal, ...
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Advantages: Can be funny Disadvantages: but not all the time
...let-down. The first film, Dumb and Dumber, was a childish, hilarious masterpiece. Dumb and Dumberer just doesn't live up to expectations.
I went to see the film on the basis that the trailer looked funny as hell. It was a nice bit of editing. What I saw is exactly what I got and nothing more. The content of the film has the same amount of substance as the 1 minute trailer.
The subtitle of this prequel,'When Harry met Lloyd', does indicate the forming ... ...is nowhere to be seen. It is all based on the gags which are few and far between: I recall laughing about five times through its whole duration of it.
I don't want to spoil the film, but I will just spell out the plot in a bit more detail than a synopsis would:
Harry meets Lloyd. They go to school and join a new special needs class. They instantly meet a girl at school that wants a juicy story for some reason. The principal is a bit corrupt. Lloyd ...
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Advantages: very comical Disadvantages: a bit stupid
...presents a troy miller film dumb and dumberer when Harry met Lloyd. A hilarious film with spectacular music by Eban Schletter including the great hit eye of the tiger along with some crazy dancing.
So if you're reading this and thinking who this crazy Lloyd doing all the crazy dancing., well I'm just getting there. Harry Dunn is an ugly guy with blonde hair who has been getting home schooled and is very strange, playing games with his invisible ... ...about the same age as Harry, he is so stupid, he lives in the school as he is the janitors son, he runs down the road every morning to the bus stop to go back to school. When Harry finally starts proper school he comes across a little trouble, when walking to the bus stop he gets chased by a dog and if that wasn’t enough when he turned the corner he bumped into Lloyd and when I say bump i literally mean bump as they smack heads and fall to the ground. ...
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Advantages: None Disadvantages: Waste Of Time & Money
...you are a fan of Dumb and Dumber, you might want to watch it but it is not worth your time and money.
If you are looking for a comedy to watch, please consider other better ones like Scary Movie, Sister Act and Spy Hard.
As a conclusion, this movie is rubbish and a waste of time. I did not enjoyed it and I don't think you will too.
I hope this helps! ...
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...One of the funniest films. This is a great dvd. Its funny, has a good story line and is suitable for most families. This unrated version of the film has over 6 extra minutes added to the film, also deleted scenes, alternate endings,interviews with the stars, and trailers of when the film first came out.
The film is about two friends who take a trip to Aspen to return a briefcase to a lady who left it at an airport. Along the way they run into trouble. Lloyd is in love with the lady, but soon harry falls for her as well. It is a great light hearted film, and portrays two best friends going on an adventure. With two thugs after them for the briefcase their friendship is tested. It really is a fun film for all to watch....
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Advantages: outrageously funny Disadvantages: Thin story line
...Kingpin is to state the obvious a very funny film from the creators of Dumb and Dumber and There's something about Mary, This outrageously funny comedy about a former bowling champion played by Woody Harrelson who becomes caught up in a sleazy world of hustling, will have you splitting your sides with laughter. Also starring Bill Murray as a bowling conman out to take his newly discovered protege (Randy Quaid) to the top of the profession. Embarking on a bowling tour and with their sites set on the grand prize,a bowling tournament in Nevada, the film becomes a barrell of laughs from start to finish. On route they manage to pick up a gorgeous female, Claudia, played by Vanessa Angel (she's enough to make you want to watch the filmalone).
This has to be one of Bill Murray's funniere films and as you'd expect from the writers of Dumb...
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Advantages: A lot of laughs Disadvantages: Only for certain tastes
...character and it is Harry who is the more likeable by the end of the movie. This is despite Lloyd being the primary character in that he is on screen for a lot longer.
Probably the film I would compare this to most is "There's Something About Mary". I suppose this is because they are both Farrelly Brothers' movies and have the same feel about them but I have found them both to be hugely enjoyable. If I had to choose I would probably say TSAM is a better film but it is a close call.
Dumb & Dumber is available in most shops in the budget DVD and video sections and for the reduced price I would say it is an essential purchase if you like this kind of humour. Although if you prefer your humour a bit more sophisticated then give this a wide berth. That is perhaps the best thing about the movie, from the name and the packaging you know exactly...
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Actor(s): Eric Christian Olsen, Derek Richardson, Cheri Oteri, Luis Guzman, Elden Henson, William Lee Scott, Mimi Rogers, Eugene Levy
Director(s): Troy Miller
Genre: Comedy
Classification: 12 years and over
Production Year: 2003
Running Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: The tale of how the loveable losers, Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas, met and became best friends. It's 1986 and at Providence High School, Lloyd shows Harry how to survive mainstream high school.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 29/12/2003
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: EDV 9191
Barcode: 5017239191916
Screenwriter: Bennett Yellin, Robert Brenner, Brian Hartt
Cinematographer: Anthony Richmond
Composer: Eban Schletter
Executive Producer: Tally Barr, Bennett Yellin
Director of Photography: Anthony Richmond
Producer: Charles B. Wessler, Brad Krevoy, Oren Koules, Troy Miller
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Lowbrow buffoonery hit commercial highs with 1994's DUMB AND DUMBER. This prequel to the slapstick favorite imagines the immortal meeting of the mindless when Harry Dunne (Derek Richardson) and Lloyd Christmas (Eric Christian Olsen) were high schoolers. After becoming fast friends, the pair of future dog groomers are recruited for a special needs class. Unfortunately, this class is not a radical educational experiment. Rather, it's a moneymaking scheme exploiting Harry and Lloyd's intellectual deficiencies. The conniving Principal Collins (Eugene Levy) has singled out the two clowns to boost special needs enrollment--a scam to bring more educational funds to the school. Collins plans to use those funds to supplement an exotic vacation with his mistress, the lunch lady Mrs. Heller (Cheri Oteri). When Mrs. Heller is put in charge of the class, a news staff student, Jessica (Rachel Nichols), begins to investigate. Using the witless duo for inside information, Jessica becomes an oblivious object of affection for her sources Harry and Lloyd.
Technical information
Special Features: Director And Cast Commentary, Casting The Perfect Dummies Documentary, Dumb Dangerous Documentary, Alternate Scenes, Bloopers, Out Takes, Original Theatrical Trailer, 11 Easter Eggs
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English
Professional reviews
Review: "...[The] new lead players earn point for the often uncanny accuracy of their mimicry..." (Variety, p.26, 16/06/2003)
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