Nuttier than a re-gifted fruitcake!
Added 9/6/2009
Nora Ephron's delightful holiday comedy MIXED NUTS has everything you expect in a Christmas movie, and more! There's cheer and blues, carolers and a tree-- of course 'oh tannenbaum' is none other than landlord STANLEY Tannenbaum (Shandling), recently deceased and now disguised with glued-on branches as a celebratory Yuletime pine!
Also here is the requisite re-gifted fruitcake, plus a cast of fruitcakes like no other! There's dog-hating widow Blanche Munchnik (Kahn), impromptu ukulele serenader Louie (Sandler), Mr. Lobel (Klein) and his pack of hounds, exotic baritone-voiced Chris (Schreiber) with her (his?) clingy black fishnet-trimmed evening dress, Santa-costumed Felix (De Paglia) the ex-con and his pregnant girlfriend Gracie (Lewis) --she's a real pistol!-- and of course the distinguished Dr. Kinsky (Reiner).
Heading up this cast of kooks is Philip (Martin), proprietor of Lifesavers, a crisis hotline phone center that'll be homeless once the old year is out. Philip doesn't have the 5K necessary to relocate, so it looks like he, Mrs. Munchnik and stressed-out Catherine (Wilson) will soon be unemployed. Nothing short of a second Christmas miracle can save the day... is there actually one to be had?
While unwrapping all the wacky festivities, do watch for several celebrity cameos. This underappreciated film really deserves a second look-- call it a re-gifting to yourself! Recommended for all.
Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 imdb viewer poll rating.
(4.9) Mixed Nuts (1994) - Steve Martin/Madeline Kahn/Robert Klein/Anthony LaPaglia/Juliette Lewis/Rob Reiner/Adam Sandler/Liev Schreiber/Rita Wilson/Jon Stewart/Joely Fisher/Garry Shandling/Steven Wright/Michael Badalucco/Haley Joel Osment/Mary Gross (voice)
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A very tedious boring film
Added 6/13/2009
One of the Steve Martin's worst films. The character played by Adam Sandler ruins the film with nonsensical singing. A film that won't be missed if it disappears. Also, sadly, Madeline Kahn doesn't look well and for her fans this is a painful film to watch.
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OFFBEATLY SILLY
Added 4/27/2009
JUST LOVE IT!!!
This is our second time buying this movie. The first one was in VHS version and we wore it out!!!
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Classic holiday comedy!
Added 1/27/2009
Our VHS was wearing out so we had to get the DVD. We have loved this movie for years. Wonderful characters and a special feeling of love and good will interwoven through comedy. Steve Martin is an American treasure! The cast is name dropper quality! ENJOY
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Mixed Nuts
Added 1/23/2009
Except for how difficult it was to get ordered.,I love the movie and wish everyone could see it.
Everything beautiful about it, cast. location,humor, life, etc.
Although this is my favorite new Christmas flick I'd watch anytime of year.
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Nuttier than a re-gifted fruitcake!
Added 9/6/2009
Nora Ephron's delightful holiday comedy MIXED NUTS has everything you expect in a Christmas movie, and more! There's cheer and blues, carolers and a tree-- of course 'oh tannenbaum' is none other than landlord STANLEY Tannenbaum (Shandling), recently deceased and now disguised with glued-on branches as a celebratory Yuletime pine!
Also here is the requisite re-gifted fruitcake, plus a cast of fruitcakes like no other! There's dog-hating widow Blanche Munchnik (Kahn), impromptu ukulele serenader Louie (Sandler), Mr. Lobel (Klein) and his pack of hounds, exotic baritone-voiced Chris (Schreiber) with her (his?) clingy black fishnet-trimmed evening dress, Santa-costumed Felix (De Paglia) the ex-con and his pregnant girlfriend Gracie (Lewis) --she's a real pistol!-- and of course the distinguished Dr. Kinsky (Reiner).
Heading up this cast of kooks is Philip (Martin), proprietor of Lifesavers, a crisis hotline phone center that'll be homeless once the old year is out. Philip doesn't have the 5K necessary to relocate, so it looks like he, Mrs. Munchnik and stressed-out Catherine (Wilson) will soon be unemployed. Nothing short of a second Christmas miracle can save the day... is there actually one to be had?
While unwrapping all the wacky festivities, do watch for several celebrity cameos. This underappreciated film really deserves a second look-- call it a re-gifting to yourself! Recommended for all.
Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 imdb viewer poll rating.
(4.9) Mixed Nuts (1994) - Steve Martin/Madeline Kahn/Robert Klein/Anthony LaPaglia/Juliette Lewis/Rob Reiner/Adam Sandler/Liev Schreiber/Rita Wilson/Jon Stewart/Joely Fisher/Garry Shandling/Steven Wright/Michael Badalucco/Haley Joel Osment/Mary Gross (voice)
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A very tedious boring film
Added 6/13/2009
One of the Steve Martin's worst films. The character played by Adam Sandler ruins the film with nonsensical singing. A film that won't be missed if it disappears. Also, sadly, Madeline Kahn doesn't look well and for her fans this is a painful film to watch.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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OFFBEATLY SILLY
Added 4/27/2009
JUST LOVE IT!!!
This is our second time buying this movie. The first one was in VHS version and we wore it out!!!
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