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Goin' South
(DVD - 2002)
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on 3-1-2010
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Actors: Luana Anders, Ed Begley Jr., John Belushi, Richard Bradford, Maureen Byrnes
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002
Run Time: 105 minutes
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This review is from: Goin South [VHS] (VHS Tape)
"Goin South" is a must have to add to your Jack Nicholson collection. Directed by and starring Nicholson, not long after he dazzled us with his wonderful take on Randle McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", it's an off-beat Western comedy that will have you smiling from first frame to last. He once again, takes an unlikeable character, and makes us love him and root for him all the way. He's the unscrupulous Henry Lloyd Moon, running from the law, heading south of the border to Mexico, where the law can't touch him( so he thinks). But the possse led by Christopher Lloyd, isn't going to let a little river between the U. S. and Mexico keep them from getting their man, and as quickly as Henry rejoices thinking he is safe(doing a wonderful little dance on the river bank), he must run again. But uh-oh what's this, his faithful horse has fainted! He's roped in and brought in for a hanging. With his head in a noose, and the hangman poised to pull the lever, he is saved by an oridinance in town that allows a woman to claim him for her husband. The fair Julia, played delightfully by newcomer Mary Steenburgen, has a good use for him...working her unprofitable gold mine. And so the fun begins, Henry trying to adapt to married life, Julia trying to strike it rich before the railroad takes over her property and Henry's outlaw pals, always seeming to get in the way. It's a fun romp with Jack and pals, who also include Danny Devito, John Belushi and Veronica Cartwright. Filmed in Mexico, it's got some great scenery and wonderful cinematography, fabulous dialouge, and, although just a touch slow in a couple of places, it will delight both fans of Nicholson and the Western/Comedy genre. Find yourself a horse that won't faint, saddle up with Jack...and enjoy...Laurie
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
humorous redemption, July 12, 2001
By John R. Bridell (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goin South [VHS] (VHS Tape)
GOIN'SOUTH is a funny movie about a humorous redemption. Jack Nicholson is the redeemee and lovely Mary Steenburgen is the redeemor. Jack, the low-life criminal, finds that marriage with obedience to Mary is the price he has to pay for going straight. Mary finds that the price of getting cheap gold miner labor through marriage to Jack includes all of the vows, conjugal and otherwise. They actually strike gold and GREED enters into the plot. Greed is a dandy comedy catalyst. The writers gave this movie excellent dialogue. Casting was terrific. What can telegraph a better joke than Nicholson's devilish leer? Mary Steenburgen fit the role of a prim, greedy reformer to a Tee. Even the cover on the box sets the comedy mood of this film with Jack's leering face framed by a noose, saying if I may, "Hey! This is going to be a funny, funny, movie."
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
HILARIOUS AND ENTERTAINING!, March 28, 2008
By Commish - See all my reviews
I wish Jack Nicholson had a lot more comic roles throughout his prolific and brilliant career. In "Goin' South", he absolutely shines. He's having fun, and this isn't just him acting. He loves his character! From that signature twinkle in his eye, to the devilish smile and raised brow, he steals every scene he is in - like he usually does, but he does it so naturally in this film that you don't notice it until its over and try to remember who else was in it. He both stars in and directed this movie, and though I only found one blunder (the hanging gallows doesn't have a trap door) he did a great job. I've watched this movie half a dozen times with various family and friends, and no one comes away disappointed. Christopher Lloyd and John Belushi (his first feature film appearance) are perfectly cast and hilarious. The female lead for the movie was filled by a newcomer, Mary Steenburgen, and I thought this was the only downer of the film because her chemistry with Nicholson was not there. She's a competent actress, but I don't believe she helped make this movie the overall success it should have been for all the other reasons, like the great story, the other supporting characters, the scenery, and 'ol Jack himself. The digital transfer is not great (a little grainy and faded) and the sound is just OK. I needed to have the subtitles option on to make out everything that was being said. Even though, if you remember that its a Western for the most part, and if you like Westerns with lots of humor (Blazing Saddles) then you will enjoy this movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
best Jack
this is without adoubt the funniest movie jack nickelson ever made.i lost one copy and this one is a replacement.i won`t be loaning this one out.
Published 3 months ago by Wm J. Waldrop
2.0 out of 5 stars
not too impressed
I had heard from a co-worked that this was the funniest movie ever made. I guess I just expected too much, or maybe I just didn't get it.
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Published 8 months ago by Wendy Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goin' South
One of my favourite films. Have seen it many times and always enjoy the "reruns". Wanted it for my private cinema library. Outstanding Nickolson comedey
Published 10 months ago by M. D. Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goin South
Item exactly as described in ad. Prompt shipping. Love the movie. Thanks
Published 12 months ago by Shirley M. Dromi
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a cast!
First off, there's Jack as the male lead (he also directed). But then you also got John Belushi in his movie debut (lot of people don't know this), Christopher Lloyd, Mary...
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Published 20 months ago by LGwriter
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you're lookin' for a good movie, well ya dang sure got your wish!
I had never heard of this movie, directed by Jack Nicholson...needless to say it's pretty funny. I loved all of the character actors, and just the expressions on their faces...
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Published 20 months ago by Caralou
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like Jack, you'll love this...
As an obviously biased fan, I find this somewhat obscure movie ( I actually saw it when it was originally released) to be an extention of Nicholson's offbeat sense of humor.
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Published 23 months ago by R. Murray
2.0 out of 5 stars
Beware: Over Indulgent Director/Actor Ahead
I saw this flick on HBO when I was in high school many, many years ago. Jack Nicholson directs as well as stars in this vehicle.
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Published on October 19, 2007 by Hobart McShane
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a great potential...!
Some very good ideas in this western. Some extremely good situations. Some good suspended situations too. And yet we regret Nicholson is directing himself.
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Published on September 23, 2007 by Jacques COULARDEAU
5.0 out of 5 stars
YOU'LL WATCH THIS AGAIN & AGAIN!
We never get tired of seeing this fantastic comedy - this is the one movie that you'll grab if you want an evening full of laughs!!
Published on September 3, 2007 by Mike
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