Dunston Checks In

January. 12,1996      PG
Rating:
5.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Hotel manager Robert Grant is forced by his boss to postpone his family vacation when a hotel critic checks in. Trouble is, the critic is really a villainous jewel thief with an orangutan assistant named Dunston. When Dunston gets loose and tries to escape a life of crime -- aided by Robert's sons -- havoc, hijinks and lots of laughs abound!

Sam the Orangutan as  Dunston
Jason Alexander as  Robert Grant
Faye Dunaway as  Mrs. Dubrow
Rupert Everett as  Lord Rutledge
Graham Sack as  Brian Grant
Paul Reubens as  Buck LaFarge
Glenn Shadix as  Lionel Spalding
Nathan Davis as  Victor Dubrow
Jennifer Bassey as  Mrs. Dellacroce
Eric Lloyd as  Kyle Grant

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Reviews

Lovesusti
1996/01/12

The Worst Film Ever

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FeistyUpper
1996/01/13

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

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Moustroll
1996/01/14

Good movie but grossly overrated

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BelSports
1996/01/15

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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cheesycat-84281
1996/01/16

Easily Hayao Miyazaki's finest work. It tackles such hard-hitting questions, such as drug addiction and seal clubbing, but does it in a completely respectful manner. The Animation is glorious, reaching such detail captured in other glorious pieces of Japanese Animation, such as Seinfeld and Cory in the House. You can see practically every hair on Dunston! The story is a little lacking, but it is still a wonderful piece of work. I can only give it a 9, since it made a very costly gamble by trying to roast Shrek and doing it rather poorly. However, this does not distract from the rest of this absolute masterpiece of a film. RIP Hayao, 1941 - 3. You will be missed, and your work will be appreciated for all time!

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Harriet Deltubbo
1996/01/17

The film is simple, a bit humorous with no great performances. It is plagued by plot holes and inane dialog. The movie itself is nothing that special, but it has some good stuff. It is a pretty unnecessary film. If you are looking for a good movie with decent acting this might not be for you. While this isn't a great film by any means, it is entertaining. It is difficult to watch and has no shortage of abuse and neglect. If you love silly, this should be a rewarding experience for you. Granted, most supporting characters were one-dimensional. There's something very nostalgic about it. I urge you to see it with an open mind. It will either surprise or disappoint you, depending on what your expectations are.

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samcracc
1996/01/18

I have seen this movie it was a great movie. Sam as Dunston the orangutan was very cute. Jason Alexander as Robert Grant was very good at this film. Eric Loyd as Kyle Grant was very nice in this film. Paul Rebuns (pee wee) as Buck LaFarge was funny. Faye Dunaway as Mrs, Dubrow was very beautiful. Whats sad that Dunston has a piece of glass on his hand. Dunston was scared about his hand. Whats terrible that Dunston does not have Samson anymore. Jennifer Bassey as Mrs. Dellacroce was very nice. Glenn Shadix as Lionel Spalding is funny. Rupert Everett as Lord Rutledge was very interesting That movie is funny, cute, and great you will like this movie so does Dunston the orangutan.

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senor_small
1996/01/19

i thought this movie was fair, even though many people did not enjoy this movie too much. i love the scene with Jason alexander, and paul reubens as la farge and glenn shadix having this silly conversation together. i thought it was so silly, when Eric Lloyd had a pet monkey.

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