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Steven Spielberg produced this underwhelming 1986 effort at a slapstick spin on Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. The pre-Oscar Tom Hanks stars with Shelley Long as a married couple whose efforts to finish construction on their home are sabotaged by costly and sporadically funny accidents. The unfinished domicile becomes a metaphor for their troubled relationship, as evidenced by the attraction of Long's character to a madman violinist (Alexander Godunov). Hanks is the only reason at this point to check this film out. Richard Benjamin (My Favorite Year) directs but with no flair or distinction. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is one of those films that you've heard of but never got round to watching. Well, that was me until I watched it one day as there was "nothing else on". What did I discover? One of the funniest films I've EVER seen. Story: Toms Hanks & wife buy lovely too-good-to-be-true mansion for pennies. They move in, it falls apart. As does their marriage. Watch out for the flying turkey and the BEST domino effect scene you'll ever see.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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We watched this first whilst we were in the middle of doing up our first house - which was nowhere near as grand as the one in the film, but still a Money Pit. We didn't laugh at all, just sat and felt sorry for the characters, it was all too true! Later, when we had finished the house renovation, we were able to laugh at it all, and how true to life many of the scenes are - living with builders around you, wondering what can possibly go wrong next, the moments of despair and the final triumph of having overcome it all - all very well acted out by Hanks and Long...
When we started our current renovation we had to watch again to ensure we knew we knew what we were in for, and that we were able to keep a sense of humour! My mate, who's just bought a Grade II listed building, will be getting this as a Xmas pressie - lets hope he laughs rather than cries... :-)
When we started our current renovation we had to watch again to ensure we knew we knew what we were in for, and that we were able to keep a sense of humour! My mate, who's just bought a Grade II listed building, will be getting this as a Xmas pressie - lets hope he laughs rather than cries... :-)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I'm not really sure how anyone can bash this film and say it isn't funny, they have no sense of humour because i thought it was hilarious haha, Tom Hanks is awesome as always, one word...amazing!
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They testing missiles here or what?
The Money Pit is directed by Richard Benjamin and written by David Giler. It stars Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov and Maureen Stapleton. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Spike Owen
Reality
Having just moved into a new 'old' property now renamed the 'House of Horrors', I just had to get this. Read more
Published 7 months ago by markb66
funny as!!!
this has got to be one of the funniest films i have seen, is soo funny. Tom Hanks is a great actor!!
Published 9 months ago by vicky12985
Classic humour, such fun
I can't say how many times I have watched this film because I have lost count. When I saw that it was available on DVD I had to have it! Read more
Published 13 months ago by McColey
The Money Pit
This must be the funniest film ever made in my opinion.- A young couple Tom Hanks and Shelley Long are very much in love with each other and want to buy the home of their dreams. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by Mrs. A. Jude
Money Pit review
A funny film - especially if you are planning a house renovation. The parallels may be too close to the bone.
Published on 16 May 2009 by David Watters
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A comedy film that has the potential to put off any property developer or person thinking of home improvements, The Money Pit was released in 1986 and stars Tom Hanks and Shelley... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by Andrew Kerr
The Money Pit - A Classic
This film will have you ROLLING around with laughter. It simply is THAT funny. Particularly special moments are the: The turkey flying, the ever decreasing stairs, the... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2005 by "phillymathers"
The Money Pit - It Says It All!
Me and my brothers watched The Money Pit when we were kids and loved it. I bought it recently not really knowing if I'd feel the same way about it as an adult but was glad to find... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2005
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