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1992's My Cousin Vinny is a delightful comedy-cum-courtroom drama set in Alabama. Joe Pesci stars as Vinny, the garage mechanic recently turned lawyer, who finds himself straight in at the deep end when his young cousin is unjustly arrested, along with his buddy, for the murder of a store clerk. From the opening scenes in which the hapless arrestees labour under the impression they've been booked for stealing a can of tuna, My Cousin Vinny's comedic pace never slackens, even as the drama builds. Much of the fun derives from raw, Brooklyn native Vinny's coping with the cultural backwaters of the Deep South, from its lardy grits to the 5.30 am "alarm call" of the factory horn. There's a good running gag involving retrieving $200 from a recalcitrant local redneck, while his clashes with the court judge, played by the late Fred Gwynne are priceless. Pesci goads this stickler for procedures by mumbling expletives in court, turning up in a leather jacket, then a mauve frock coat and arousing the judge's suspicions as to his bona fides. However, it's Marisa Tomei who surprisingly, but justly, took an Academy Award for her performance as tomboyish Lisa, Vinny's girlfriend. Tart rather than tarty, she more than matches Pesci for Noo Yoik sass and mechanical knowledge, delivering a court lecture on limited slip differential and independent rear suspension that oozes improbable sexiness.
On the DVD: a decent presentation in 1.85:1 aspect ratio, though it's only Tomei's bizarrely eye-catching costumes which especially merit DVD enhancement. There's also a commentary by director (and co-creator of Yes Minister) Jonathan Lynn, in which--though at times seeming to struggle for interesting things to say--he reminisces on the fear in shooting the film's prison scenes adjacent to Death Row in a maximum security prison. --David Stubbs
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Two friends, Stan and Billy, take a road trip down south but run into trouble when they are mistakenly arrested for murder in Alabama. The hapless youngsters have no money to hire an attorney but Billy's cousin Vinny (Joe Pesci) is a lawyer so they call on him to help. What they don't realise is that Vinny took 6 attempts to pass his legal exams and, what's more, has no courtroom experience to speak of. What follows is none stop humour and 'laugh aloud' moments as the brash New Yorker sweeps into the hick town accompanied by his strident girlfriend, Mona Lisa Vito (Marisa Tomei).
Vinny's lack of court etiquette, such as dressing in leathers and arriving late, quickly upsets the traditionalist judge, played by a brilliantly dry Fred Gwynne. The judge decides to have Vinny investigated in order to prove he is not fit to take the case whilst Vinny races against time to complete the case before the judge finds any information against him.
Marisa Tomei is the real scene-stealer with her brilliant portrayal of Mona Lisa, her courtroom scenes are pure genius, and she deservedly won an Oscar for the part. The film is no high budget work of art and the DVD has little in the way of extras but the sheer quality of acting and the wonderfully funny script more than compensate.
Vinny's lack of court etiquette, such as dressing in leathers and arriving late, quickly upsets the traditionalist judge, played by a brilliantly dry Fred Gwynne. The judge decides to have Vinny investigated in order to prove he is not fit to take the case whilst Vinny races against time to complete the case before the judge finds any information against him.
Marisa Tomei is the real scene-stealer with her brilliant portrayal of Mona Lisa, her courtroom scenes are pure genius, and she deservedly won an Oscar for the part. The film is no high budget work of art and the DVD has little in the way of extras but the sheer quality of acting and the wonderfully funny script more than compensate.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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With no idea what to expect from this DVD, the viewer is in for a wonderful surprise.
The writing was ingenius and the plot amazing. In order for this to be the five star caliber movie it is, the acting had to be superb and the viewer was not let down in this production of "My Cousin Vinny". Joe Peschi was at his all time best and Marissa Tomei heightened the importance of the woman behind by mountains.
Every detail was considered and carried out to perfection.
Comedy has a incredible new addition to the family with it's wacky and loveable, cousin "Vinny". If you have not seen this DVD, what are you waiting for?
The writing was ingenius and the plot amazing. In order for this to be the five star caliber movie it is, the acting had to be superb and the viewer was not let down in this production of "My Cousin Vinny". Joe Peschi was at his all time best and Marissa Tomei heightened the importance of the woman behind by mountains.
Every detail was considered and carried out to perfection.
Comedy has a incredible new addition to the family with it's wacky and loveable, cousin "Vinny". If you have not seen this DVD, what are you waiting for?
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By C.Elder
Format:DVD
The synposis of the story is well covered so I won't repeat. This is a great film,with sharp,witty dialogue,an interesting story and characters...and every actor in it is great.Marisa Tomei won an Oscar for her portrayal of a NJ Italo-American beauty with brains and eternal fiance to Joe Pesci who won't set the wedding date.You may recognise the presiding Southern judge from the Munsters,an old TV show,as well as the original Karate Kid.The story,the court scenes,the local characters in a small town in the South are perfect.Underneath their Southern manners and civility/politeness these are capable and educated people.For once they are not made out to be buffoons by Hollywood snobs.
And until Joe Pesci understands the Southern mentality,he flounders in his legal work as the defender of his cousin accused of robbery and murder.
The case turns on the way to cook grits(a Southern polenta made with white corn as opposed to yellow corn),and it is Joe's use of this that proves the innocence of his cousin.
And until Joe Pesci understands the Southern mentality,he flounders in his legal work as the defender of his cousin accused of robbery and murder.
The case turns on the way to cook grits(a Southern polenta made with white corn as opposed to yellow corn),and it is Joe's use of this that proves the innocence of his cousin.
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Marisa Tomei is awesome in this feel-good movie (and cute too). The sadness is that such a tour de force performance
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Easily one of the Five best comedies ever made
Wonderful dialogue & performances - check out Joe Peschi's first scene in the prison - some of the funniest lines ever written.
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Vinny does it for me.
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awsome
one of the classics, an american region version but played ok on my sony blu ray player.top notch buy as i couldnt find it in the uk.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Ian Lawson
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My Cousin Vinny
Great film. Joe Pesci is hilarious in the role of Vinny and Marisa Tomei is gorgeous. Would recommend this for a film to make you laugh out loud
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Does not play at all !!!!
Not happy at all !!!! Very dissapointed with the products, waste of money buying it. Not very pleased with the content and dissatisfied with the customer care I received.
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Funnier each time you watch it
Once you get over the frequent use of the F word this is a very enjoyable film.The actors are perfectly cast and every one of them gives a brilliant performance. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anne Burdis
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Excellent film, better than I remembered.
I wasn't sure whether the disc would play on my machine but no problems at all. Story was good and especially liked Fred Gwynne as the professional upright but fair judge. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Twinpack
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Easy watching
This is a funny film but a little dated. If you can ignor that it is a good film to watch.
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My cousin, who has no interest in computers or the internet, asked if I could get this film for him.
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