Karry
Best movie of this year hands down!
Sarentrol
Masterful Cinema
Noutions
Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .
ThedevilChoose
When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.
garthlotel
One of the best comedies of ALL time. It is pure classic comedy with a heartwarming storyline that can be watched over and over, without losing any lustre. Dreyfuss is surprisingly brilliant as the tense and rapidly unraveling Doctor, and Murray plays his funniest and most unforgettable character - the very charming and loveable Bob. There are some wonderful support characters too - especially the morbid son of the doctor, played perfectly by a young Charlie Korsmo. If you don't laugh at this, you don't have a soul.
serafinogm
I saw this film when it came out in 1991 and just rewatched it (a quarter century later) and my enjoyment index hasn't diminished a bit. Dreyfuss and Murray are superb, in fact the whole cast was excellent but I particularly enjoyed the performances by Dreyfuss and Murray. Murray is a terrific comedic talent but Dreyfuss proved to be his equal. I recommend this film for all ages so that they may enjoy some relaxed down time and frequent laugh spasms. This was the first film I saw Murray in where he showed promise as an actor and he has had great success since. For all that Bob put Leo through I hope Dr. Marvin wins the lawsuit!
mark.waltz
Today, it's not considered polite (or "politically correct") to use the term crazy, but call Bob what he is, and that is nuts. Not in a Glenn Close "Fatal Attraction" way), but a off the beam, funny, lovable, pain in the butt nuts. Bill Murray continues his run of off the beam characters in black comedies, here playing an OCD patient who badgers his therapist Richard Dreyfuss to the point of insanity, eveb following him to his secret vacation spot, and basically stealing the spotlight with his family.Murray is likable; lovable, even although if I was in Dreyfuss's position, I might want to liquidate Murray and dump the fluid in an abandoned pond. I like comedies like this that go beyond what's considered respectable, because how are we going to handle the eccentrics in life if we don't get to experience what we might encounter in real life? This has a great cast of comics and New York stage actors, all either amused by Murray's off the wall charms or trying to keep Dreyfuss from killing Murray or a padded cell. "Airplane" stewardess Julie Hagerty is very funny as Dreyfuss's charming wife, but the balance of the conflict between Murray and Dreyfeuss is what makes this amusing, if not pee your pants, funny, although a few moments come close. Along with "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", I consider films like this modern "Road" pictures, with Murray as Hope and Dreyfuss as Crosby, albeit high on caffeine. Call this "Road to Bellevue".
TheBigSnack
Bob is a character no longer on radar who is hounded into a psychiatric practise of a therapist who has a strong career plan. He seems to be guided by the negation of a green-eyed devil, or rival interest, for treatment of a hypothetical condition.One day, Bob is surprised to learn his therapist, Dr. Leo Marvin, is the author of best-seller 'Baby Steps' a form of therapy used for those who need to make challenging small changes in life.However, Bob may be unaware of who his enemies really are. It seems that Bob is only suffering from making less famous people look bad.When Dr. Leo Marvin leaves for his country home to promote his book in the company of his perfect family, Bob decides he can wait no longer for his favourite 'Baby Steps' and hops a bus to surprise his most believed in healer.On arrival, Bob is found to be the man who should have always been there, and is almost instantly a family member. Dr. Leo Marvin conversely is completely undone and destroyed by the introduction of Bob and invents hideous plans to ruin Bob forever.With no avail the plans are returned to haunt Dr. Leo Marvin who quickly goes insane. 'Believing Bob' and family remain unconditionally lovingly supportive and united.A very hilarious gag-fest with some pleasant surprises.