Blogcritics: Comments on The Jerk: 26th Anniversary DVD Review

Comment by Matt Paprocki

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 13:43:34 EDT

Love the Holy Grail. Probably would put it up there. Life of Brian too. However, I find their other stuff, like Flying Cirucs, to be unbearable. I'm not big on sketch comedy. Can't say I've ever seen Meatballs. I may have, but if I did, I don't remember it. I may have to though. A lot of Ghostbusters crew involved there. Looking over Allen's list on IMDB, and nothing is coming to mind. I've seen some of the stuff he's been in, but not directed or written. Now, most of Mel Brooks work, that's gold. Spaceballs, Men in Tights, History of the World, etc. I also have that fondness for Airplane!, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and lots of slapsticks and parodies (UHF).

Comment by El Bicho

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 13:31:33 EDT

Hmm, we've got to try and isolate the problem if we are ever going to find a cure. How about "Meatballs" or any of Woody's comedies or "MP and the Holy Grail."

Comment by Matt Paprocki

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 09:09:30 EDT

See, it can't be the era El. Blazing Saddles and Animal House remain my favorite comedies of all time. That just can't be it. I don't know what I don't see. Young Frankenstein... ugh. I probably should watch it again now that I have a fondness for Universal's Frankie flicks. When I watched it as a kid, I had never seen them. Most of the comedy was probably lost on me too. As for the song, I'll switch it out, but there should be some mention of the 50s version in there.

Comment by El Bicho

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:49:26 EDT

Wow, you should stop reviewing all comedies from this decade. There is obviously something missing from DNA that doesn't allow you to enjoy these classics. What are you going to blast next: "Smokey and the Bandit" or "Young Frankenstein"? And for clarification, it's your post that has the factual error. "Tonight You Belong To Me" (Words & Music by Billy Rose & Lee David) was performed by Gene Austin in 1927 before being recorded by Patience & Prudence in 1956. Janet Kelly (Ukulele Girl) performs these songs for a living. You should have trusted her.

Comment by Phillip Winn

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:48:21 EDT

Man, I just clicked through to Amazon. For that price ($13.99 as I checked it just now), I think I'm buying it.

Comment by Matt Paprocki

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:43:07 EDT

Ah, I had the idea as far as where I was going with that line, but I guess it didn't surface when I typed it. Thanks for picking it out.

Comment by Phillip Winn

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:20:26 EDT

I was confused by the reference to "the latter" when I hadn't seen two contrasted options, but I do realize that some people just don't "get" The Jerk. Their loss, is what I think. I'm glad this is finally widescreen.