Sid Caesar, Alan Arkin, and Rob Reiner lead an all-star comedy about Benny Fikus, a department store owner, on the verge of bankruptcy. Benny (Vincent Gardenia) comes up with a scheme to have his friend Sherman burn his business down, to collect the insurance money. Hilarities ensue though when he suffers a heart attack and his sons put the money back into the store. For in the Fikus Family: They’re not roasted. They’re not salted. They’re Just Plain Nuts. Shown in 16:9 letterbox format using the highest quality source material available.
M**X
Insanely Irreverent, Ironic and LOL Funny!
A very funny film that had limited release and was never converted to VHS. Great Cast! When I saw this the first time with a GF, in 1977, I laughed so hard that when I drove home, my contact lenses were floating out of my eyes! I had no idea that many prominent "movie critics" hated this and gave it the lowest possible reviews. I saw it a few days later with my whole family and we were doubled over with laughter. Primarily because of Leonard Maltin's "Bomb" review, it never was converted to a VHS tape. Once in a blue moon, it was broadcast on some independent TV station. 12 years later, as a professional chauffeur, I had the privilege to drive Sid Ceasar from Fort Lauderdale Airport to his hotel and I asked him about the film. He said it was great fun to make and he thought that Studio/Distributor politics and lack of promotional money helped bury the film. Remember, the author of the book that this was based on (Robert Klane) also wrote "Where's Poppa." To me, Vincent Gardenia was at his comic best.
A**R
I 'm glad to get this hard to find comedy on dvd
First saw this film when it was released in 1977, I always wanted to find when it would be released by Fox on dvd, I thought it was a lost film? I 'm glad to get this hard to find comedy on dvd, a great addition to my collection. Thanks!
K**R
DVD DID NOT PLAY
DVD did not play. Tried 2 different DVD players and got error message on both.
D**N
Outrageous Dark Comedy
Abrasive comedy some would call loud, possibly shrill, but I liked it. Wacky over-the-top humor that may not be to all tastes but it registered with me. Terrific ensemble cast with standouts being Rob Reiner as the nervous asthmatic younger son and Sid Caesar as the delusional uncle who still thinks he's fighting World War II. Second directorial effort by star Alan Arkin, the first being "Little Murders", and he demonstrates an assured hand in orchestrating the broad antics in the film. Dismissed in the "Leonard Maltin Movie Guide" with the BOMB rating which I consider harsh and inaccurate.
L**R
Five Stars
This is seriously the funniest move that every was ... THIS HUMOR IS BRILLANT!
G**.
A True 70s Classic
A true classic from the 70's. Alan Arkin, Rob Reiner, Sid Ceasar and Vincent Gardenia (you'll remember him when you see him). A ride full of laughs.
A**R
I am happy with it
DVD plays very well. I am happy with it.
M**G
Funny
Very funny movie, this is the first time on video, if you like dumb comdy this is it.
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