- Actors: Patrick Dempsey, Ayre Gross, Daniel Stern, Alan Arkin
- Studio: 20 20 Vision
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000QSIIV4
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,103 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Detroit, 1963. Three feuding brothers are assigned to travel to Miami for their mother's birthday. In a hilarious series of events, the three find out a little about life and a lot about each other. Also stars Annabeth Gish and Joseph Bologna. 93 minutes.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This road movie is something of a lost gem. Still no DVD release? Unbelievable!
Starring Alan Arkin in one of his best roles; playing Alan Arkin the acerbic, single minded father who instructs his three disparate sons to drive an old cadillac across the country as a present for their mothers birthday. The proviso, of course, is that it must be delivered in mint condition.
Can the three brothers: the career military man, the intelligent, sensitive middle brother and rebellious, teenage petty-crook of a third brother get it together long enough to succeed? It's not exactly rocket science to see where this is movie is heading. Cue bickering, shouting, arguing, crashing, romance and reconciliation all set against the hazy, summer backdrop and 1963 vibe of an 'innocent America'.
The film has a defiant message about the whole being greater than the sum of its parts and of the necessity of working at something even if a situation seems hopeless. It's summed up by a nice twist at the end that'll make you laugh and cry at the same time. However, all this is presented in such a realistic and warm manner you cannot help but get swept along in the brothers' cross country adventure and Arkin as the sour spirited, constant anchor keeps everything from sinking into too much schmaltz and syrup.
In fact, all the actors acquit themselves superbly; stereotypical though their characters may be, the performances bring life and heart to the movie. You feel for the older brother (Daniel Stern, Home Alone [1990], City Slickers [1990]) giving up his military career to continue the family business. The wayward younger brother (Patrick Dempsey, Sweet Home Alabama [2002], Some Girls [1988] (REGION 1) (NTSC) and recently Grey's Anatomy) is teenage angst personified, rebellious but too scared to accept that anyone would (or could) help him. Best, for me is Arye Gross (Hexed [1993], Big Eden [2001]) as the nerdy middle brother, forever trying to be peacemaker and the butt of big brothers disappointments and little brothers jokes. When he finally gets the girl, as it were (and it is!), you'll be cheering and what happens subsequently will see you letting off fireworks and calling in the marching band!!
So, three arguing brothers drive a car across the country to deliver it in time for their Mom's birthday... Yup, that's about it... And SO much more! Coupe de Ville is a feel good movie that, for once, really does feel good.
Considering the success these actors have achieved and of Arkins, pretty much, legend status, it's criminal this isn't out on DVD yet.
Starring Alan Arkin in one of his best roles; playing Alan Arkin the acerbic, single minded father who instructs his three disparate sons to drive an old cadillac across the country as a present for their mothers birthday. The proviso, of course, is that it must be delivered in mint condition.
Can the three brothers: the career military man, the intelligent, sensitive middle brother and rebellious, teenage petty-crook of a third brother get it together long enough to succeed? It's not exactly rocket science to see where this is movie is heading. Cue bickering, shouting, arguing, crashing, romance and reconciliation all set against the hazy, summer backdrop and 1963 vibe of an 'innocent America'.
The film has a defiant message about the whole being greater than the sum of its parts and of the necessity of working at something even if a situation seems hopeless. It's summed up by a nice twist at the end that'll make you laugh and cry at the same time. However, all this is presented in such a realistic and warm manner you cannot help but get swept along in the brothers' cross country adventure and Arkin as the sour spirited, constant anchor keeps everything from sinking into too much schmaltz and syrup.
In fact, all the actors acquit themselves superbly; stereotypical though their characters may be, the performances bring life and heart to the movie. You feel for the older brother (Daniel Stern, Home Alone [1990], City Slickers [1990]) giving up his military career to continue the family business. The wayward younger brother (Patrick Dempsey, Sweet Home Alabama [2002], Some Girls [1988] (REGION 1) (NTSC) and recently Grey's Anatomy) is teenage angst personified, rebellious but too scared to accept that anyone would (or could) help him. Best, for me is Arye Gross (Hexed [1993], Big Eden [2001]) as the nerdy middle brother, forever trying to be peacemaker and the butt of big brothers disappointments and little brothers jokes. When he finally gets the girl, as it were (and it is!), you'll be cheering and what happens subsequently will see you letting off fireworks and calling in the marching band!!
So, three arguing brothers drive a car across the country to deliver it in time for their Mom's birthday... Yup, that's about it... And SO much more! Coupe de Ville is a feel good movie that, for once, really does feel good.
Considering the success these actors have achieved and of Arkins, pretty much, legend status, it's criminal this isn't out on DVD yet.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Funny and moving adventure of 3 very different brothers on a road trip, a great film that i still remember to this day even though i saw it more than ten years ago - i'll be buying it for my collection!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A trio of feuding brothers who haven't seen each other for five years reluctantly embark on a road trip orchestrated by their dad. There mission is to simply fetch a vintage Coupe de Ville from Detroit and deliver it to the family home in Florida. Where dad plans to present it to his wife as a birthday present. Tensions run high as the three brothers; one military-one dreamer-and one rebellious teen, must survive each other and ensure the car comes to no harm or face the consequences.
Coupe de Ville is directed by Joe Roth and stars Arye Gross, Daniel Stern & Patrick Dempsey as the brothers; Alan Arkin & Rita Taggart as the parents & Annabeth Gish drops in as the love interest angle. Tho holding few surprises with its basic conceptual formula, it's a film that can brighten up the darkest of days and really should be more well known. Anyone who has been involved with sibling rivalry can identify with the brothers from the outset. We open with a sequence of them as youngsters, fighting in the bedroom, naturally. Fast forward twelve years and they undertake this journey that has cunningly been set up by the father {a delightful turn from Arkin}, cue arguments and a number of humorous set ups executed skilfully by Messrs Stern, Gross and Dempsey. Along the way they of course run into problems and obviously encounter the usual array of interesting characters that tend to fill out the "road movie" genre. But the film is not all about the comedy, it has something to say, and it's possibly thru it's more serious and poignant moments that Coupe de Ville soars a little higher than your basic coming of age picture.
The cast are strong right thru and Roth has a very easy on the eye directing style, while the soundtrack is top dollar for those into 50s and 60s rockers. There's no new ground being found here, something that has in the past been used by notable critics to beat it over the head with. But I love this film, it has a lot of resonance to me, and ultimately it's as funny as much as it is a worthy message picture. Go on, give it a go if you get the chance, it just might strike the same chord with you as it did with me. 8/10
Coupe de Ville is directed by Joe Roth and stars Arye Gross, Daniel Stern & Patrick Dempsey as the brothers; Alan Arkin & Rita Taggart as the parents & Annabeth Gish drops in as the love interest angle. Tho holding few surprises with its basic conceptual formula, it's a film that can brighten up the darkest of days and really should be more well known. Anyone who has been involved with sibling rivalry can identify with the brothers from the outset. We open with a sequence of them as youngsters, fighting in the bedroom, naturally. Fast forward twelve years and they undertake this journey that has cunningly been set up by the father {a delightful turn from Arkin}, cue arguments and a number of humorous set ups executed skilfully by Messrs Stern, Gross and Dempsey. Along the way they of course run into problems and obviously encounter the usual array of interesting characters that tend to fill out the "road movie" genre. But the film is not all about the comedy, it has something to say, and it's possibly thru it's more serious and poignant moments that Coupe de Ville soars a little higher than your basic coming of age picture.
The cast are strong right thru and Roth has a very easy on the eye directing style, while the soundtrack is top dollar for those into 50s and 60s rockers. There's no new ground being found here, something that has in the past been used by notable critics to beat it over the head with. But I love this film, it has a lot of resonance to me, and ultimately it's as funny as much as it is a worthy message picture. Go on, give it a go if you get the chance, it just might strike the same chord with you as it did with me. 8/10
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