Brain Donors

April. 17,1992      PG
Rating:
6.9
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Trailer Synopsis Cast

Three manic idiots—a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman—team up to run a ballet company to fulfil the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow and her scheming big-shot lawyer, who also wants to run the ballet.

Mel Smith as  Rocco Melonchek
Bob Nelson as  Jacques
John Turturro as  Roland T. Flakfizer
George De La Pena as  Roberto Volare
John Savident as  Edmund Lazlo
Juliana Donald as  Lisa Le Baron (as Juli Donald)
Nancy Marchand as  Lillian Oglethorpe
Eddie Griffin as  Messenger
Katherine LaNasa as  Dancer #1
Franklin Cover as  Doctor

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Reviews

ShangLuda
1992/04/17

Admirable film.

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Invaderbank
1992/04/18

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

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Hayden Kane
1992/04/19

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

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Arianna Moses
1992/04/20

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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stephengarner-89560
1992/04/21

Now To Think This Only Cam Out On Video makes No Sense To Me Because This Is One Of The Most funny Movies Of All Time A New Marx Brother Film But By The Team Behind Some Of The Best Spoofs Of All Time And it Was All Very Silly From The Get Go The Jokes Were very funny And All The Stars Were On Form So If You Want A Hidden Gem Like The Big Bus See This FilmThank You

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Benjamin Wolfe
1992/04/22

I heard about Brain Donor's and thought that it was a joke that someone told me. I didn't even think that this existed. Man! What a comedic-hammering I got when I saw this. This has to be up there as one of the slap stick funniest of all-time. If it's not something is truly wrong with our critic-rating system. These guys, who i wasn't aware of except Turturro from Miami Vice and William Friedkin's "To Live And Die In L.A." and those certainly weren't comedy. So I had no reference for him to gage in a comedy. These other two Bob Nelson and Mel Smith where outstanding! Thy were unbelievably funnier than other comedies that were in the theater then. I am just astounded that there are no reported awards for these guys in this film. From all the other stuff that wins and for this not a 'wink' 'nod' or 'whisper' to speak of. Dennis Dugan has a great sense about him in comedy story telling. And for all I can remember, of seeing his movies, he always has, hence : 'Problem Child' etc.I was glad to see that this is now out on DVD. As before I was wearing out the VHS that I had with it playing so much. Yet it has been years since I have had the enjoyment of this.For a real comedy-face slapping good time, I recommend these guys to only those with a sense of humor. Those without need not apply. Now this is one that you have a sequel for or two or three. Ten out of a comedy ten (*****)

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rjp9000
1992/04/23

This is by far one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. John Turturro (one of my favorite actors) was hysterical. Bob Nelson and Mel Smith were great as well. I have a few of Dugan's movies. I love his work with Sandler and I also enjoyed Beverly Hills Ninja, but this movies blows them all way. Hollywood needs to make more silly slapstick films like this one. I believe a good Comedy needs 2 things. 1. The Comedy has to be consistent and 2. The Conclusion of the Movie has to be the funniest part of the movie. Brain Donors delivers well on both of these accounts. I also respect that this is a clean comedy (PG). Being able to make someone laugh now a days without the use of fowl language is remarkable. Without thinking twice this movie is a definite 10 out of 10

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dudleyclark
1992/04/24

I never do this (in fact, this is my first time), but I read the glowing reviews and bought the VHS and watched it...and it was awful. A sad, pathetic attempt at humor, seriously miscast and poorly written/directed. The pacing is turgid, the 'fast paced patter' is...well, awful. It makes those of us who love the Marx Bros (which means the mindset of the 1930s) cringe; you can't bring back what's gone. This is a vapid attempt to revive a sensibility that died over 70 years ago. Watch it if you want; in fact, my copy is for sale.If you really want to watch something funny, why not try one of these: Funny Bones (with Jerry Lewis); The Cat and the Canary (with Bob Hope); My man Godfrey; Along Came Jones (Cooper); The Big Liebowski, and The Nutty Professor (Jerry Lewis again), just to name a few.

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