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The 'Burbs [DVD] [1989] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Tom Hanks
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman, Rick Ducommun
  • Directors: Joe Dante
  • Producers: Dana Olsen, Larry Brezner, Michael Finnell
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: 4 May 1999
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0783233515
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 75,292 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Tom Hanks stars in The 'Burbs, a sporadically funny extended sketch piece about a gaggle of suburban neighbours so preoccupied with mysteries taking place behind the closed doors of a newcomer that they go to extremes to look inside. The film is essentially a simple satire from director Joe Dante, for whom suburbia has been ripe territory for such comic-horror stories as Gremlins, Explorers, Matinee and Small Soldiers. Of all Dante's movies, The 'Burbs has the least story material to go around, and it depends heavily (and with modest success) on the comic powers of its cast--including Bruce Dern as a paranoid nut, Hanks as a Mr Normal type who loses perspective, and Rick Ducommun as Hanks' neurotic best friend. These appealing people hold one's attention, but by the end of the film, with nothing much having happened, even the cast can't mitigate an empty feeling. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ive been blown up, take me to the hospital!, 6 May 2003
By Hom Tanks (New York, America) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Burbs [VHS] [1989] (VHS Tape)
i first saw this film at about 1.30 in the morning in the easter holidays(2003) there was nothing else on so i decided to watch this film and i was disgusted that it was on this late when not many people will be watching, i thought it was a great film with great acting and is really underated. A MUST SEE!!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Still watching it, and still laughing, 15 Jul 2004
This review is from: The Burbs [VHS] [1989] (VHS Tape)
If you have the appropriate sense of humour, you will laugh at this film forever. It carries more character quotes than any other film I can remember, like Bruce Dern's "Where you going Pinocchio", Corey Feldman's "No tan-lines today" or Tom Hanks " Who keeps a horse in their basement?" amongst others. The performances by the star cast are so strong that they completely take over what is a fairly ordinary storyline. The excellent directing catches some wonderful moments of real pace during a pedantic day in suburbia which comes alive with the antics of the various characters as they interact with their strange neighbours, the Klopeks. On average I watch this film once a month and still find new angles on the jokes and asides which pepper the script. Give it a chance and it will hook you in too.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Too real, 22 April 2003
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Burbs [VHS] [1989] (VHS Tape)
A mysterious family moves into an old fixer-upper in the neighborhood. Strange comings, goings, and sounds are heard in the night. Add to this a bone that the dog has recovered from their recently spaded back yard.
Naturally the neighbors must face up to the challenge and prove or disprove roomers about another missing neighbor.
As much as the mystery it is the interaction among the neighbors that make this film. You are introduced to a cast of characters that if you live in the burbs you could easily identify with.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What ya got in the basement heir klopek!!!
This film is great,just brilliant.I watched it on telly a few years back,then last week when I saw it in the shops for sale I had to but it. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2003 by Mr. J. W. Mc Evoy

4.0 out of 5 stars Pizza Dude!
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5.0 out of 5 stars About a nine on the tension scale there Rube
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BURBS 5 STAR
TOM HANKS a top noch actor in a superb film with a brill supporting cast, a must have classic for any Tom Hanks fan..... BUY IT NOW!!
Published on 7 Jul 2001 by Andrew George Ferguson

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Classic - Sheer Entertainment!
Do yourself a favour and get hold of this film if you havn`t already seen it - and even if you have, it`s a film you can watch dozens of times and still enjoy! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A pure slice of the weird and wonderful. Non-stop laughs!
An absolute classic. You really can't describe The 'Burbs, a bit of horror, a bit of suspense, a bit of action, adventure and a huge assortment of comedy glued together with... Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny...so very funny
Its hard to imagine how not to live without this film, sure, it's getting on now, but it still remains as funny as it ever was and will always be a classic. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF MY TOP FIVE FILMS OF ALL TIME
This film is brilliant from beginning to end. I have recently had to replace my copy of this film as the video had worn out! I just couldn't imagine not having a copy. Read more
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