At first glance, this 1991 comedy looks like another formulaic fluff-piece with a standard fish-out-of-water scenario--in this case a hotshot young doctor (Michael J. Fox) whose cross-country drive to become a Beverly Hill... more »s cosmetic surgeon is interrupted when he crashes in the rural hamlet of Grady, South Carolina. But as Fox's character is urged by the folksy locals to stay--an offer made tempting by his romance with a law student (Julie Warner)--this unassuming little movie just gets better and better thanks to a sharp script and a splendid supporting cast. Well, okay ... maybe Woody Harrelson and Bridget Fonda aren't used to the fullest of their abilities, but for the most part this is a charming and surprisingly intelligent comedy that's good enough to compare favorably to My Cousin Vinny, a film with which it shares much in common. Fox has all the right moves to make his character both bullish and ultimately agreeable, and Julie Warner's performance may leave you wondering why this fine actress didn't immediately rise to stardom. --Jeff Shannon« less
Had its moments especially one that was really good but overall, not worth watching again or owning. Look for better Michael J. Fox movies. Don't even remember Harrelson being in this movie.
Kevin B. (Barnes65) from GRAPEVIEW, WA Reviewed on 7/30/2016...
Always worth a watch. He is at his best when he was younger.
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Callie K. (ballofglitter) from GRAND ISLAND, NE Reviewed on 9/12/2014...
This is one of my favorite movies ever! Michael J Fox is hilarious and I love the cute characters throughout. Definitely worth watching
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Jennifer D. (jennicat) from ST AUGUSTINE, FL Reviewed on 3/29/2014...
Really liked this movie. Very smart.
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Nancy D. from CLOVIS, NM Reviewed on 10/26/2010...
We were watching the animated movie, Cars, the other night and realized that it and this movie have similar stories, so we got it. Just as cute as I remembered.
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Teri K. (teri) from GLEN CARBON, IL Reviewed on 8/27/2009...
I love Michael J. Fox and he is his witty, handsome self in this cute movie! I can't believe that it was 20 years before I ever took the interest to watch it! I loved all of the Back to the Future movies, but never gave this one a thought. One night it was on our local TV network. After watching it with all the commercial interruptions, I came here on SwapADVD and got a copy right away! Everyone will enjoy this upbeat, romantic comedy!