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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw the last 75% of this on TV and immediately knew I needed to buy it.
Being somewhat cautious of old films transferred to DVD, on delivery I set aside a few minutes to check the quality. Over two hours later, after also viewing the excellent 'making of' feature, I realised I had missed an important appointment. On ringing up to apologise and explain, ruffled feathers were instantly soothed when they knew it was Hopscotch that had distracted me.
It is light and warm, villains are suitably discomforted, but there is no violence, and almost no bad language either apart from the bad guy - Ned Beatty's 'Myerson', the CIA boss Matthau dislikes so much.
There are numerous subtle deft touches that one might miss on a first viewing; it is beautifully made, and superbly lit and composed.
The 'special feature' gives one a lot of background about making the film, and is well worth viewing.
If you have a wet afternoon to pass, and there is nothing on TV, and reading a book is too much like hard work, and you are feeling a little down, then there is nothing better to restore you than Hopscotch.
The sound is very good, albeit mono. The picture is excellent, 2.35:1 in 16:9 frame, and, after the first few minutes where there are some minor specks to reassure you it really is film, clean and steady. This 2008 UK edition is also a region 0 DVD.
Being somewhat cautious of old films transferred to DVD, on delivery I set aside a few minutes to check the quality. Over two hours later, after also viewing the excellent 'making of' feature, I realised I had missed an important appointment. On ringing up to apologise and explain, ruffled feathers were instantly soothed when they knew it was Hopscotch that had distracted me.
It is light and warm, villains are suitably discomforted, but there is no violence, and almost no bad language either apart from the bad guy - Ned Beatty's 'Myerson', the CIA boss Matthau dislikes so much.
There are numerous subtle deft touches that one might miss on a first viewing; it is beautifully made, and superbly lit and composed.
The 'special feature' gives one a lot of background about making the film, and is well worth viewing.
If you have a wet afternoon to pass, and there is nothing on TV, and reading a book is too much like hard work, and you are feeling a little down, then there is nothing better to restore you than Hopscotch.
The sound is very good, albeit mono. The picture is excellent, 2.35:1 in 16:9 frame, and, after the first few minutes where there are some minor specks to reassure you it really is film, clean and steady. This 2008 UK edition is also a region 0 DVD.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was Matthau and Jackson's second pairing in a comedy. Not as witty as their previous film together (House Calls) but they still strike sparks off each other. Matthau's CIA agent is about to quit and write an expose of the intelligence world. This really hacks off his boss (Beatty), British intelligence and even Lom's head of the KGB so the three co-operate in an attempt to silence him permanently. With the help of his girl friend (Jackson) he stays ahead of them all and even rents his boss's country house for a few days. Beatty's face when he sees what his gorillas have done to it is a real picture! The plot is a bit weak at times, which is why this review doesn't give the maximum score, but Matthau is at his comedic best given the material he has to work with. Of course Jackson is always good value for money with impeccable comic timing. Not the best concept, but plenty of laughs.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Miles Kendig (played Walter Matthau) is a CIA agent who is used to doing things his way. When his new chief, the abusive and bombastic G.P. Myerson (Ned Beatty), decides to retire him behind a desk, Kendig decides that the CIA needs a house cleaning--and that his memoirs would make the perfect broom. Now Kendig is on the run from the Agency: sending out new chapters, playing hide-and-seek with old associates. It's all a game, a game of hopscotch, and Kendig needs to keep one step ahead. Will he succeed? [Color, released in 1980, with a running time of 1 hour, 44 minutes.]
I have loved this movie since it came out in 1980! It is just the perfect mix of adventure and humor. Humorous, but not a comedy movie--it's an adventure story with a sense of humor. And now for the bad news: to make his character more dislikable, Ned Beatty swears incessantly in this movie, which makes it a little much to watch in front of small children (I have two). That said, though, I do not know why this movie deserved its R rating. There is no nudity, and practically no violence. And I must add, the swearing is not too much for adult viewers; I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't break into uproarious laughter when Myerson angrily gives his opinion of what FBI stands for!
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An excellent classic
Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson are giving an enjoyable performance in this classic comedy-adventure movie. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Yiannis Malekos
Walter Matthau at his best.
The story is trivial, some of the acting terribly wooden, some of the quality downright cheap, so why have I given it 5 stars? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Eric van Rekum
Still a good film
This film though old is still very wachble and though not really funny nevertheless leaves you with a good feeling.
Published 8 months ago by C. K. Wilson
A romp!
This film is a load of fun. Walter Matthau plays a CIA agent, who after years in the field, is being pushed off to a desk job by his plodding new boss, Ned Beatty. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Suroor Alikhan
Spy Romp
A great little movie, with Walter Matthau at his grouchy best outwitting secret servicemen on his tail
Published 20 months ago
So much fun you probably won't notice it isn't that funny
Hopscotch is one of those comedies that isn't particularly funny for much of its running time but is such an enjoyable cat-and-mouse caper it really doesn't matter. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
good film
classic film with great acting. there are great twists and turns throughout and you are routed to the spot from start to finish
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by Robert Holbutt
Brilliant - Especially the Soundtrack
I remember my parents watching this film when it first appeared on national t.v. in the early 1980s when I was lying in my bed and I lay and listened to the soundtrack and thought... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by H. A. Irvine
Walter was awesome!
I also bought Buddy, Buddy in DVD from a spanish site, it has english audio.
I watch these too movies with my father and we can't stop laughing.
I watch these too movies with my father and we can't stop laughing.
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by D. Soares
Oscar Madison, super-spy.
This one takes a little while to click into gear and find its tone, but once it's up and running it's Walter Matthau's show all the way, and if that prospect appeals, then you'll... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2009 by Quackser
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