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Sweden released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Blu-Ray & DVD Combo, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Harris K Telemacher is a 'wacky weekend weatherman' for a local Los Angeles television station who is searching for meaning in his otherwise cliche ridden Los Angeles life. With the help of an insightful and talkative Freeway sign, Harris embarks on a journey through Los Angeles in pursuit of Sarah, an English reporter who has been sent to the City of Angels to research an article for the London Times. ...L.A. Story ( LA Story ) (Blu-Ray & DVD Combo) (Blu-Ray)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Musicman
Format:DVD
This film is a classic because it works on many levels. Stupid jokes sit comfortably alongside comedic pearls of wisdom. Slapstick set pieces give way to real moments of moving self unawareness portrayed by the likable main characters. Surreal sight gags give us small insights into life in L.A, fondly puncturing the very ridiculousness of it at the same time as thinly veiling Martins' absolute love for the city in which he grew up. Martin delivers classic lines with his usual straight-laced collar-loosening agitism. Richard E Grant is both pompous and lovable as the Englishman abroad and Sarah Jessica Parker is joyous in a very early career role. A GREAT film highly recommended. Get it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By dan the fan
Format:DVD
This is one of the best movies I have seen in terms of its combination of romance and humour.In terms of its ability to give the viewer a picture of how quirky the people and places of of Los Angeles are,it has no equal (even the supernatural seems normal in LA Story) - a serious article in a journal couldn't be more informative.Steve Martin wrote LA Story himself and there is so much going on in the movie that you really get an insight into how much goes on in Martin's mind and just how knowledgeable he is about so many things.The cinematography and direction are top-notch and the extras section of the DVD has interviews with all the main actors and with the director.The main feature is 90 minutes of high quality cinema - if you only watch it once,but I expect most people will watch it at least two or three times.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Emerton
Format:DVD
For a fair part of my college years, this film offered itself as a way to escape the depressions of reality and feed the desires of my mind. Certain sequences are wonderful yet intriguing. Quite simply, this film is the best of fantasy and comedy, identifying things that we can all relate to. I would suggest this is the best work of art Steve Martin has ever entered into. A proper viewing leaves you realising there is more than 9 to 5. To the critics of cinema as an artform, I strongly suggest a viewing of this film. It distances itself from the dull characteristics that documentary style realist or comedy film, and instead offers some unique but potentially true observations on life, dreams and fantasy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
So difficult to find
Steve Martin has made quite a few movies. Some of them are really good (Roxanne, for example), some not so much.
This film is a delightful and surreal love story. Read more
This film is a delightful and surreal love story. Read more
Published 8 days ago by A. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Me
I so love this film, I hadnt seen it for ages, and watched it, and fell in love with it all over again. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Pastor of Disaster
4.0 out of 5 stars
Loving dig at the LA of the 80's
nicely understated performance by Steve Martin with a humourous look at the life style of L.A. of the 80's. with Richard E Grant and Victoria Tennant.
Published 29 days ago by A. M. Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and wacky but with a pure heart and some genuine romance
A brilliant mix of `Airplane' style wacky, surreal, anything goes humour but combined with a genuine romantic plot, a dash of pure magicical whimsy and a touch of Shakespeare. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr Blonde
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely little film !
Rather silly, very pleasant and likeable film that makes you smile. Don't take it seriously and enjoy while you wind-down. Not every film needs to be an epic !!
Published 1 month ago by markthegrader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny...
Classic Steve Martin. Good narrative and quirky story, Sarah Jessica Parker is lovely and there are lots of other great cameos. Nice soundtrack too...
Published 4 months ago by Aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Romance!
This was one of the first films I saw with my husband and it is still as enjoyable now as it was all those years ago. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Huggles
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Trevor
A gentle and funny film that pokes the conventions - and pomposity - of the Hollywood 'lifestyle' with a large, well-aimed dose of irony. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2010 by Trevor
5.0 out of 5 stars
L.A.STORY
This is a very light hearted tale of modern Ameria which moves swiftly on to unravel a heart warming story full of surprises and fun. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Edward John Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
I have looked everywhere for this dvd and finally found it on here, i received it quickly and was in good quality and well packaged
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by dazzle
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