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Derivative fluff from 1987, The Secret of My Success is made tolerable by its bawdy exuberance and an appealing performance by Michael J Fox, who was still enjoying TV stardom and the career momentum he earned by travelling Back to the Future. Here he plays a Kansas farm boy who dreams of scoring big in New York City... but reality turns out to be brutal to his ambition. When his uncle (Richard Jordan) gives him a mail-room job in the high-rise headquarters of a major corporation, Fox occupies an empty office and poses as a young executive, winning the attention of a lovely young colleague (Helen Slater) and having an affair with his boss's wife (Margaret Whitton). Sporadically amusing as a yuppie comedy and rather off-putting as a wannabe sex farce, the film's still recommendable for its lively cast and a breezy style that almost succeeds in updating the conventions of vintage screwball comedy. Whitton is a standout performer here, so you may wonder why her comedic talent has been underrated, apart from a good role in the first two Major League movies. This may be little more than a big-screen sitcom, but it's not without its charms. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This film really sets the pulse racing, a real young kid comes good film. There are moments of pure comic genius along with high drama. An absolute classic, thanks Michael.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Michael J. Fox delivers one of his best performances in this smash comedy hit!It starts with a boy seeking his lifetime goal in New York.He finally finds a job in his half-uncle's company as a mailboy.But things start going crazy as his half-aunt falls in love with him while he has just fallen in love with another hot executive!At the same time, he finds a chance to start from the top as an executive while being at the bottom as a mailboy at the same time!A corporate-comedy of secrets & relationships, The Secret of my Success will keep you laughing from start to end with a great soundtrack!Make sure you buy it!Also, if you enjoy this 80's comedy I recommend you the "Back to the Future" Trilogy starring Michael J. Fox, also avaible at amazon.co.uk!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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What a hilarious film. It may be quite old - the fashion sense tells you that(!) but it really is a must-see for Michael J Fox fans, or simply fans of comedy. His tenacity will empower you and have you believing that anything is possible in such a competitive world. Fantastic.
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What can i say its a classic in my opinion
This film is a must see for anyone who loves 80s films. Funny and witty and somewhat cheesy in places, it can not fail to charm you. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kay
New York, mid 1980's...
Michael J Fox is always a bit of fun and this comedy is no different. However, it hasn't dated as well as it could have but the biggest fault is that Fox doesn't suit all the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tim Kidner
DVD order
DVD arrived in good time and was very enjoyable to watch. A nice one for my collection as it was Michael J Fox at his best.
Published 7 months ago by M. J. Winiecki
Nothing wrong with being typically 80s.
Brantley Foster (Michael J,Fox) is from Kansas, wanting to better himself in the big wide world he hits New York hoping to make it big. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Spike Owen
Distance lends enchantment
I remembered this fllm as being very funny when I first saw it - it was the first Michael J Fox film I had seen. Read more
Published 23 months ago by W. Streeter
great
I have always loved this film and i think i love it more now i have it on dvd
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Ms. L. Dye
A comedy that is so ... dumb?
Many strange people come from Kansas and all of them are dreamers like Dorothea. And the way to success is paved with yellow bricks. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2008 by Jacques COULARDEAU
Wish it could happen in real life
THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS was an amusing and deliciously entertaining 1987 comedy that can provide laughs as long as you accept from jump that it's a complete fantasy and that this... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2007 by Jay
Beware of "Auntie Vera"
Brantley Foster (Michael J. Fox) new to the city is a young lad out of management school and looking for a job. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2006 by bernie
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Made in the era when every second film seemed to set in a New York office block “The Secret of my Success” takes a whimsical take on the office romance that whilst not... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2005 by Rich Milligan
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