The Best of Times

January. 31,1986 PG-13

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A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.

Robin Williams as Jack Dundee

Kurt Russell as Reno Hightower

Pamela Reed as Gigi Hightower

Holly Palance as Elly Dundee

Donald Moffat as Herbert ("The Colonel")

Margaret Whitton as Darla Robinson

M. Emmet Walsh as Charlie

Donovan Scott as Eddie

R. G. Armstrong as Schutte

Dub Taylor as Mac

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Reviews

TinsHeadline

1986/01/31

Touches You

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PodBill

1986/02/01

Just what I expected

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Crwthod

1986/02/02

A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.

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Plustown

1986/02/03

A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

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whidbeydanielg

1986/02/04

Fell in love with this movie when I first saw it in a theater in 1986. It has not lost its charm, as I have enjoyed it about every 2-3 years since.The plot is about replaying a football game where Taft high school, a perennial loser, almost beats the best team. Except on a crucial play, Williams drops an easy pass.He can't move on, and initiates a rematch. It is at one level a fairly decent sports movie--think Hoosiers with funnier people.The film has heart. Both men have problems with their wives, who they love deeply and who love them dearly. Russell, in particular, is touching in how he refuses to fix up his wife's car so she can leave him, and then when he finally does......well, see the film. It's very sweet.The extras are a hoot, especially M. Emmet Walsh (who is never in a bad movie). There are even a couple of fun musical numbers. I liked Robin Williams more in films like this one than in his manic comic routines. In this film he actually seems happy.I can heartily recommend this film. It isn't dated because it is from a time that really never existed. I think I'll watch it again this week, as a matter of fact.

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tbills2

1986/02/05

There isn't anything about The Best of Times not to love. I love it. I love Robin Williams. I love Kurt Russell. I love its simple story. I love it for its spirit. I love it for its passion. I love its lighthearted nature. I love Holly Palance. I love Pamela Reed. I love relationships full of love. I love family. I love small town togetherness. I love having someone to count on. I love American high school football. I love understanding what truly matters. I love second chances. I love the sweet glory. I love The Best of Times. It's the best. It's such an easy to love viewing. It has a lot of good heart and it's a great film for football fanatics, a family must-see!

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rdwithcoldwell

1986/02/06

The Best of Times is one of the great sleepers of all time. The setup does not tax your patience, the development is steady, the many intertwined relationships are lovingly established, the gags and bits all work and all are funny. There is lots of sentimentality. Kurt Russell playing Reno Hightower puts in one of his best performances, and Robin Williams playing Jack Dundee is sure-footed as ever. The cast also includes many great supporters. Jack's wife is played by Jack Palance's daughter, who is lovely, as is Reno's wife, who is a great comedian. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this movie, how many times I have enjoyed it and how often I wish that more people could see it.

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CKCSWHFFAN

1986/02/07

The film did not do well at the box office.I saw it in a sneak preview.I have always enjoyed the film.I live in 1 of the cities mentioned in the film where past players moved to.Not the best film ever put to screen, but enjoyable.Robin did well with his role.Best line of the film at the beginning, by Robin's character Jack: "I was that SOB!" Cleaned up here as not to offend anyone.Was glad when it came to DVD a few years back in the wide screen/letter box format.I am not a football fan or a real sports fan. But, you do not need to be one to like this film.

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