The In-Laws
1979
Peter Falk and Alan Arkin play the soon-to-be-fathers-in-law in this crazy comedy. Falk is Vincent Ricardo the CIA agent, while Arkin is the mild-mannered dentist Sheldon Kornpett, whose children are getting married in 48 hours. Directed by LOVE STORY's Arthur Hiller this chalk and cheese comedy gem has car chases and gun fire .. Read more
| Starring | Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault |
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| Director | Arthur Hiller |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Arthur Hiller's frantic screwball variation on the buddy theme is never quite as funny as it thinks it is, but the laughs keep coming thanks to the inspired pairing of Alan Arkin and Peter Falk. Determined to stand by his daughter's prospective father-in-law, Arkin's New York dentist heads off to South America to help Falk's eccentric CIA agent recover some stolen Treasury plates. Some of screenwriter Andrew Bergman's digs at dictator Richard Libertini and his tinpot republic are hardly in the “Good Neighbour” tradition, but the fun mostly lies in the way the possibly barking Falk lures Arkin into ever more ludicrous situations.
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Never mind the remake, this is the real deal, a formula comedy raised to heights of hilarity by the kind of off-beam... read more on Time Out
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Two charismatic actors can't fail to get some laughs, but the extended script makes it a bumpy ride.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Not as funny as it should have been
My mum walked in the room while I was watching this and she thought I was watching an episode of Columbo... it just proves Falk most famous for being Columbo just acts the same way just altering the deatils of the charactor, but it is still entertaining enough with a very clever script where you honestly aren't aware of what will happen next, but not enough support from the other cast. This could and ultimately should have been much better.
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very old film
this film was ok wud not watch again. its a bit mad at times
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late 70's laughs
This film has been re-made and also carries a similar story line to 'meet the fokkers (it must surely be based on another story) Peter Falk & Alan Arkin propel you through this one and they are a delight to watch. It's also cool to see how much has changed in 37 or so years, No computers, no mobile phones. This is Sunday night viewing at it's best. Falk is present in all his cock-eyed brilliance as Columbo working for the CIA and Arkin is the model father who works hard and wants the best for his family. It gets a little 'Keystone Cops' when they fly to South America but grab a drink and lap up the differences. This is good old time fun.
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Most recent members' review
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very old film
this film was ok wud not watch again. its a bit mad at times
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Not as funny as it should have been
My mum walked in the room while I was watching this and she thought I was watching an episode of Columbo... it just proves Falk most famous for being Columbo just acts the same way just altering the deatils of the charactor, but it is still entertaining enough with a very clever script where you honestly aren't aware of what will happen next, but not enough support from the other cast. This could and ultimately should have been much better.
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very old film
this film was ok wud not watch again. its a bit mad at times
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late 70's laughs
This film has been re-made and also carries a similar story line to 'meet the fokkers (it must surely be based on another story) Peter Falk & Alan Arkin propel you through this one and they are a delight to watch. It's also cool to see how much has changed in 37 or so years, No computers, no mobile phones. This is Sunday night viewing at it's best. Falk is present in all his cock-eyed brilliance as Columbo working for the CIA and Arkin is the model father who works hard and wants the best for his family. It gets a little 'Keystone Cops' when they fly to South America but grab a drink and lap up the differences. This is good old time fun.
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Fantastic! In-laws! (1979)
This film was fantastically funny! we watched it twice (we don't normally watch a film two times much less back to back)! Peter Falk and Alan Arkin are a great duo! Just remember this is an old film and there aren't any computer generated special effects, but this fillm is so funny it doesn't need any! Great Film so great I bought a copy for my own collection!
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Arthur Hiller's frantic screwball variation on the buddy theme is never quite as funny as it thinks it is, but the laughs keep coming thanks to the inspired pairing of Alan Arkin and Peter Falk. Determined to stand by his daughter's prospective father-in-law, Arkin's New York dentist heads off to South America to help Falk's eccentric CIA agent recover some stolen Treasury plates. Some of screenwriter Andrew Bergman's digs at dictator Richard Libertini and his tinpot republic are hardly in the “Good Neighbour” tradition, but the fun mostly lies in the way the possibly barking Falk lures Arkin into ever more ludicrous situations.
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Never mind the remake, this is the real deal, a formula comedy raised to heights of hilarity by the kind of off-beam... read more on Time Out
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Two charismatic actors can't fail to get some laughs, but the extended script makes it a bumpy ride.
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The In-Laws
Peter Falk and Alan Arkin play the soon-to-be-fathers-in-law in this crazy comedy. Falk is Vincent Ricardo the CIA agent, while Arkin is the mild-mannered dentist Sheldon Kornpett, whose children are getting married in 48 hours. Directed by LOVE STORY's Arthur Hiller this chalk and cheese comedy ...
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