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Real Men
Real Men
Actors: James Belushi, John Ritter, Barbara Barrie, Bill Morey, Isa Jank
Director: Dennis Feldman
Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction & Fantasy
PG-13     2003     1hr 25min

James Belushi (K-9: P.I., Joe Somebody) and John Ritter ("Eight Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter") push the comic envelope in this "genuinely off-the-wall comedy" (The Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Re...  more »

     

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Actors: James Belushi, John Ritter, Barbara Barrie, Bill Morey, Isa Jank
Director: Dennis Feldman
Creators: John A. Alonzo, Dennis Feldman, Glenn Farr, Malcolm Campbell, Louis A. Stroller, Martin Bregman
Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sub-Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned,Dubbed,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 12/02/2003
Original Release Date: 09/25/1987
Theatrical Release Date: 09/25/1987
Release Year: 2003
Run Time: 1hr 25min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 6
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Movie Reviews

Completely Freaking Funny!!!!!
09/15/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"In this funny-assed film, Jim Belushi and John Ritter form an unlikely partnership in this fast-paced sendup of spy thrillers that poses the question, just what makes a real man? Is it Nick Pirandello (Belushi), the best CIA agent in the world, who can handle any situation without flinching, fumbling or mussing his hair? Or Bob Wilson (Ritter) a meek ultracivilized paper pusher who avoids confrontation at all costs? With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Nick recruits Bob for a vital mission. It's no easy job because they're being chased by both the Russians and renegade CIA agents. But as they dodge bullets, outwit their pursuers, face back alley ambushes and try to keep a very important appointment with aliens, Bob gets a lot tougher. And Nick becomes a much more sensitive human being. With this kind of teamwork they might even save all of mankind. It's all in a days work for real men as you safely laugh your butt off at home- boy! Freakin funny as hell."
Smart and Hilarious
Anthony Sunclades | 04/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a very very funny film that has gone by almost unnoticed. The plot is simple, all life on earth will be dead in a few years if Jim Belushi cannot get John Ritter, a milquetoast, that he has it in him to save the world. Simple. Along the way you meet a rogue CIA group dressed as clowns, aliens from another world who want a glass of water and the KGB. I say this all matter of factly because that is exactly the attitude that Jim Belushi's character does. He's seen it all before and the hilarity comes when you take someone who has never had an exciting experience in this life (Ritter) and team him with someone that has had so many crazy and wild adventures that even saving the world is mundane. This is a great satire on our national security. I recommend this film to anyone who does not take everything seriously and/or wants to laugh. Some of the components are a little over the top, but that's what movies are for.
Thanks for your time:
T"
More features and Widescreen please.
J.Gill | Philadelphia, PA United States | 01/21/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Most folks missed this strange little comedy back in the 80's and it's distribution was scarce at best. After viewing it with college buddies back in the 90's I had to buy my copy at a used video store...for a buck. Ritter and Belushi are great together. Slapstick humor mixed with plain old off the wall comedic story telling makes this one of my favorite 'left of center' comedies. Neighborhood bullies, Russian spies, clown agents, pens from outer space, transexual family members, S&M mistresses, and a glass of water...add it up and you get 'Real Men'. The DVD looks weak though. No widescreen? Just the trailer? Ok granted, a making of documentary might not be needed for this one, but at least give us a double layer disc so we can choose wide or full. I doubt there will be a special edition of this coming from MGM anytime soon, but It would be nice. I guess I should thank them for putting it out at all. However considering the cult following of this movie and our feelings on the matter, MGM should "try to be more sensative"."
A Cut Above Other 80s Comedies
Stanley Runk | Camp North Pines | 12/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ya gotta love MGM for releasing those "forgotten" films that we all grew up with like Mannequin for example. Real Men is one of those films that you probably caught yourself watching on HBO more than once back in the day. In fact, you probably don't even remember the name of the film, but remember John Ritter and Jim Belushi and the aliens and the glass of water, and of course the S&M girl. I've always loved this movie. It's one of the few I can still laugh at after all these years, and that's because it was exceptionally well written. Very witty and very funny, with two fantastic performances from it's leads. Why didn't writer/director Dennis Feldman ever go on to do anything else? Sure he was writer of the rotten sci-fi horror flick Virus with Jamie Lee Curtis, but I'm not sure he wants people to know that. If you missed this the first time around, I'd suggest renting it."