Brewster McCloud (1970)

Eh!
I've heard just about everything now. I know pop culture stinks when an endorsement for this movie is that "it would make a great reality show." What a review! I love Richard Pryor and John Candy. And the 80s was probably the first decade where I really sank my teeth into movies like never before. But this movie is no more than a vehicle for the 2 main stars, and not a great one at that. It's fun and it does have its moments, but it's predictable, for the most part, and silly to be sure. This was the point where Richard Pryor was being given mere fluff. For the groundbreaking comedian that he was, this movie is cannon fodder. It's full of archetypes (including the once funny Yakov Smirnoff as a cab driver), and uninspired ones at that, that go as far as their introduction. There simply isn't the gut busting laughs that any one who grew up with Richard Pryor has grown to expect. At best a few giggles. There are some warm moments that give the flick something to stand on. And the story in general is at the very least a fun rags to riches adventure, though with some not so inventive ways of spending money. While this may be a nice movie to see 2 one time beloved comedians, it's not their best body of work in which to do it with. That's not to say this movie isn't worth a watch. Frankly, it's typical 80s fluff, but that can be said about a lot of movies from the 80s, including some that I watch habitually out of nostalgia, taking me back to a time and place. But I would bet that a majority of those who like this movie also think that "The Cosby Show" of the 80s was actually a funny comedy (which it absolutely isn't). If you really like Richard Pryor, buy some of his more hilarious stand up stuff. Even the uneven "Stir Crazy" is funnier than this movie. If it's for nostalgia reasons, go for it. 2 Stars is generous, because 3 would put in a league of much more deserved movies.

Very Poor Quality
This is a cheap copy of a video. Lots of intereference, poor quality. Even the cover looks cheap! Looks like a poorly designed ?illegal copy. Reported to Amazon and they sent another copy which was just as bad. Don't buy...it is a waste of money! Incidentally I love this movie but will not keep such poor quality!

FUN FUN FUN!!
FUN FUN FUN!!
I would love to have the chance to spend this kinda money!
30 mill to get 300 mill!!
That would make a great TV reality show!!
Another great under dog movie!!