"His finest hour and performance. One of the few films actually co-written by Steve himself. Every scene alive with his energy and charm. 1st and best of the Carl Reiner 4."
"His best all round movie? Could be. Satisfying on all levels, even with Steve as the straight guy. John Candy's greatest film for sure. Perfect balance of story, acting, tension, comedy and heart."
"2nd of the great 70's/80's Steve Martin - Carl Reiner quartet. Trademark Steve in handling the ridiculous with emotional depth and a wild edge. Loony sci-fi. The link between Jerry Lewis + Jim Carrey."
"3rd from Carl Reiner. Very clever, brilliant comedy. B+W private eye spoof, edited with actual scenes from a whole host of original noir movies. Spawned many imitators but never equalled. Superb."
"A well balanced blend of loony and straight edge Steve Martin in this satisfying roller coaster romp of twists and double bluffs. Great bounce with Michael Caine. Class with the right touch of crass."
"Guilty pleasure for many. I have no shame in championing this superb comedy western. Steve, Chevy Chase and Martin Short play a trio of soppy cowboy actors forced to do it for real. Daft with heart."
"The 4th of the classic Carl Reiner quartet. Another great Jim Carrey-esque performance from Steve Martin as an attorney with the right side of his body possessed by a spoilt, bossy millionairess. A1."
"Written by Neil Simon, it's an oft overlooked Steve Martin movie. But being the Lonely guy - that's just doing what it says on the tin. Small, gentle film, with some classic comedy moments."
"Very 1980s rom-com. Remake of Cyrano de Bergerac with Steve Martin playing a smart, romantic, acrobatic, small town fire chief, well endowed in the nasal dept. Light hearted, witty and warm."
"Not a movie but absolutely essential Steve Martin. Live performance from the height of his pre-movie stand up career. Joyful, reckless and all out sillyness. My favourite video as a kid in the 1980s."