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The Burbs
1989
Tom Hanks portrays suburbanite Ray Peterson, whose plans for a peaceful vacation are disturbed by a creepy new family on the block, in this outrageous suspense-comedy directed by Joe Dante. To the disappointment of his wife Carol (Carrie Fisher), Ray decides to spend a relaxing week at home, and soon gets into trouble with .. Read more
| Starring | Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman |
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| Director | Joe Dante |
| Genres | Comedy |
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The Burbs
Tom Hanks portrays suburbanite Ray Peterson, whose plans for a peaceful vacation are disturbed by a creepy new family on the block, in this outrageous suspense-comedy directed by Joe Dante. To the disappointment of his wife Carol (Carrie Fisher), Ray decides to spend a relaxing week at home, and soon gets into trouble with his neighbours - a hefty busybody (Rick Ducommun), a freaked-out ex-soldier (Bruce Dern), and a spacey teenager (Corey Feldman) - as they observe the strange happenings next door at the Klopek's bizarre residence. When the neighbourhood grouch suddenly disappears, the men are convinced the ramshackle house hides some hideous clues. Armed with assault rifles, high-powered binoculars and a shovel, they decide to see for themselves exactly what is going on in the Klopek place. Set in an average neighbourhood that is anything but average, The 'Burbs blends slapstick comedy and spine-thrilling mystery with the type of witty humour that has made Tom Hanks one of today's most popular stars.
| Starring | Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Bruce Dern, Courtney Gains |
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| Director | Joe Dante |
| Studio | UCA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 37 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | DVD: 01 Jun 2009 Production year: 1989 |
| Format | DVD |
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When Ray Peterson (Hanks) opts to take his vacation at home in Hinckley Hills - the epitome of suburban conformism - he... read more on Time Out
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16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
Hanks' best film!
The 'Burbs must stand as one of the most underrated films of all time.
Every performance in this movie is pitch perfect and it features Hanks at his comedic best, just before he became Oscar worthy (and more than a little bland).
Look out also for Bruce Dern and Corey Feldman in a brilliant turn before he slipped into drug fuelled oblivion.
The director Joe Dante was also responsible for Gremlins, The Howling, Innerspace and another true lost classic The Explorers.
This, however is his masterpiece (however did he end up making Looney Tunes: Back In Action?!)
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Great fun
Tom Hanks is one of my favourite actors and always leaves one in awe of his talents. Here he is joined by some fabulously funny and weird neighbours in 'the burbs' where he lives.
Great acting from Bruce Dern, veteran actor Gayle Gordon, Carrie Fisher as Tom's long suffering wife (an old cliche brought to life here) and Corey Feldman leaves a long lasting impression of his likeability. -
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