The Madness of Crowds: Movie Reviews, or why do people even tell us what they think?
Basically this is where I troll Netflix and look for reviews I think are funny. I thought this was a humorous series of (real) reviews, but it might just be to me. What do you think? I’ll put another one up if/when I do another.
Brewster’s Millions
Names have not been changed because they’re so bad
In a glance:
Washed-up baseball player Montgomery Brewster (Richard Pryor) learns that he's inherited a $300 million fortune from his deceased, rich uncle. To get the cash, however, Brewster must spend $30 million within 30 days -- and have absolutely nothing to show for it. Baseball buddy Spike Nolan (John Candy) helps Brewster with his spending spree while snooty attorney Warren Cox (Stephen Collins) watches his every move.
Skyerose: I think this film shows that money isn't everything, but it sure is fun watching Brewter trying to spend it! It's interesting to see someone have to spend that much money in so much time, as most people would think that would not be hard at all! One of the best of the 80's.
Tarheel Chemist: Brewster's Millions (1985): I had forgotten how funny Richard Pryor could be. Pair him with John Candy and you have a great buddy movie. We all assume that more than enough money will solve all of our problems, but this film takes that idea to task. I like the premise of this film. Brewster is a washed up minor league pitcher who stands to inherit a fortune, with only one catch. He has to spend 30 million dollars in ONE MONTH with enough rules that it won't be easy. Watch the supporting cast, isn't that Rick Moranis as an annoying repeater guy? There's Yakov Smirnoff as a cabby. It can teach a valuable lessons about the pitfalls of easy money. This film brings back some great memories and I really enjoyed watching it again. Besides it has an entertaining message about wasteful spending and greed.
Mudwhistle: An interesting Richard Pryor film that I really liked. It's PG rated which makes it something the family can enjoy. Imagine being willed millions of dollars and having to spend it all so even more millions will ether belong to you or given to someone that is up to no good. Problem is you can't tell anyone why you're blowing all that cash for seemingly nothing. It would make everone think you were going mad. That's the rub and that's what makes this film so interesting.
crsunlimited: Richard Pryor is the best. This is the only movie that I can watch and it will completely alter my mood. I can watch this movie over and over again. Brewster inheirits $300,000,000. But in order to get the full inheiritance he must agree to a test where if he looses he gets nothing. So he must spend $30,000,000 in 30 days and not have any possessions to show for it. He most own nothing but what he had before the reading of the will. That thought alone is worth alot. How do you spend $30,000,000 without accumulating any possessions and not destroying anything inheirently valuable.
SpzReviewVault: Yeah you wish you had to spend 30 million in 30 days huh? Well watch this movie and go through Monty's journey of 30 days and $30 million. This movie is comedic and of course with Richard Pryor the acting is "screwballish". A great watch...also co-starring John Candy, and if you look closely...yes you will even see Stephen Collins in his younger years "The Dad from 7th Heaven". This film is a great watch for everybody in the family to enjoy.
Psychohustle: Who couldn't or wouldn't love a friend who is one day broke playing AAA baseball and then the next day is a millionaire who has just purchased the same AAA baseball team and let's you be his financial advisor? This movie is one of my favorites. I love the fact that Monty Brewster has 30 days to spend 30 million dollars in order to inherit 300 million dollars. This movie will have you laughing and a little on the edge of your seat to see if he can spend it all. This is the "clean" side of Pryor at his best.
Hwkeye Pride: What can we say about Brewster's Millions. With the exception of "The Toy" this has to be Pryor's best film. Brewster inherits 300 million dollars but in order for him to receive that he has to spend 30 million dollars in 30 days or the firm in which Brewster inherits the money from keeps it. The catch is, he cannot have anything in his possession except the clothes on his back and he cannot tell anyone why he is spending all of this money he just inherited. This is a very funny but not too over the top comedy with a great cast. John Candy is funny as the side kick and I cannot think of anyone better to play Brewster. Think about how you would like to spend 30 million dollars but not have anything to show for it and you cannot tell anyone why you are doing it. I think it would be harder than most people think but I sure would have fun trying.
SQ 758771:This is such a good movie. Richard Pryor is totally lovable and John Candy plays a great sidekick. Its hysterical watching Pryor trying to spend 30million without having any assets and actually had me thinking how I would go about doing it. Its a feel-good funny movie with no violence, minimal cussing, and a good cast.
Abadoo: I grew up watching this movie on tape like everyday. It's refreshing to see Richard pryor doing clean comedy and teaming up with comedic genuis John Candy. The movie makes you think as well...Spending a million dollars a day for 30 days isn't as easy as it sounds.
ksd 13421:OK, this isn't laugh-out-loud hilarious, and John Candy is actually largely wasted in his role, but it's still a likeable comedy. Richard Pryor plays a decent guy who, although he wants his inheritance, is really a nice guy who just wants to do the right thing. Some mild language here and there, but nothing too offensive.
