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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?!)
See this film now! -
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
superbly funny film!
In the 80's we were treated to some great comedy movies and this one is right up there with the best.
Not only is it very funny and has great acting performances from everybody in it but it looks fantastic! Especially the creepy house sitting in a posh street..
Fantastic film I envy people that have yet to watch it! -
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