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The Money Pit [VHS] [1986]

VHS ~ Tom Hanks
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton, Joe Mantegna
  • Directors: Richard Benjamin
  • Writers: David Giler
  • Producers: Art Levinson, David Giler, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language German
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 4 Front Video
  • VHS Release Date: 1 Jul 1999
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R6A6
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,214 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
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

Synopsis
A young couple move into an incredibly cheap but seemingly beautiful property in the country, only to find that their dream house and ultimately their relationship is coming apart at the seams.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Hanks at his BEST, 5 Nov 2003
By Ms. S. D. Bonner "Formula 1 Girl" (Eastleigh, Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Money Pit [DVD] [1986] (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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A truly brilliant movie fom my youth, 22 Sep 2000
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I first watched this film when I was about nine or ten. Along with The Toy, it has stayed with me forever as one of my favourites.

Buy it!

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE MONEY PIT, 10 Oct 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: The Money Pit [DVD] [1986] (DVD)
The Money Pit is simply hillarious from start to finish.

It is based on the experiences of a young couples first house purchase, and the dreadful setbacks they encounter in pursuit of their dream home.

The builders are hell, the cost astrinomical and the couple in danger of divorce. Yet all the way throough youll'e be crying with laughter. The best comedy money can buy and definately one to watch if you think YOU are having a hard time!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 29 days ago by Mrs. A. Jude

3.0 out of 5 stars Money Pit review
A funny film - especially if you are planning a house renovation. The parallels may be too close to the bone.
Published 2 months ago by David Watters

5.0 out of 5 stars A Comedy That Most Can Relate To
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 5 months ago by Andrew Kerr

1.0 out of 5 stars funny? You must be joking.
I saw this film some time ago, and frankly can't remember very much about it, except that I could see no connection between this and the original version 'Mr Blandings builds his... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Allan Broadfield

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic comedy
Ths film is fantastic if you have ever had the pleasure of living in a house in its twilight years you will relate to this film. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2004 by laura1-2_3

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
When I was told about the film it didn't sound too good but Tom Hanks has done it again and has made another amazing film (I think anyway). Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2003 by emagoodegumdrops

4.0 out of 5 stars Money Pit
this is a very funney film and can relate to some of us. Tom Hanks and Shelley Long are a good tag team and they work well off each other.
why delay buy it to day
Published on 27 Jun 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Escapism
I understand that in literary or cinematic terms, this is not exactly groundbreaking stuff, but as a light hearted, feel good comedy, you can't get better - it's intelligent,... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2002 by Mr. T. Faithfull

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