The scene where Chevy forces his wife to read the first few chapters of his dumb heist novel is one of my favourite scenes in any 80s comedy. This is such an underrated movie
Andy really did misread the signals she was sending him...no, scratch that; he was just so dazzled by his own work that he was simply blind to anything else, let alone misreading it. (Can one be nose-blind to sexual pheromones? I wonder.) 😕 😎
Lol that is funny. The flash forwards The flash backs The flash sideways lol I never forgot that. Then the wife writes her own stuff and it becomes successful. Absolutely outstanding
That scene perplexes me to this day. He wasn't unreasonable, he was excited about his book and wanted his wife to read it. Instead of just telling him it's not great, she breaks down crying and tells him to burn it. She acts psychotic about it. I've never gotten it. I mean yeah giving it to her as an anniversary gift was probably the wrong thing to do but damn, she did overreact much
Great scene. Pitch perfect acting and editing. And super fuuny to me personally based on my experiences. And I vet the writers had some fun writing that scene having come across so many shitty scripts like this heist thing.
I've always enjoyed this movie. My father loved it, too, when he was alive. I'll never forget the way he roared with laughter the first time we watched it and Chevy was running with the snake "chasing" him.
Huge Chevy fan, and this might be his movie that stands the test of time. Laugh-out-loud funny, and tear-jerkingly touching. It's pretty much perfect. Yellow Dog! Funny that you compared it to Frank Capra, because I was thinking how this is as close to Jimmy Stewart as Chevy ever came. Well done, Joe.
I agree. Even some of Chase's best remembered films don't hold up all that well with younger generations, from what I can tell. This is one of those screwball comedies that could take place in 1958, 1988, or now, and be funny, with minimal tweaking.
What does this say about me? 95% of the movies you showcase, I have always deemed as absolute classics and just assumed everyone loved them as much as I did.
Oh, you picked one especially close to my hearrt! Funny Farm ran all the time on HBO when I was a kid and you're right the movie is delightful! My favorite scene is when they rent a room and Andy forces Elizabeth to read his manuscript and her reaction is priceless! I die every time and especially when she says he even managed to write a "flash sideways!" A true classic!
Such a great underrated classic! Since I was a kid, this was one of my favorite comedies. It's definitely one of Chevy's best work. It's too bad it wasn't a big hit when it came out. At least some of us can appreciate it.
When I first saw this movie, I was working as furniture mover (grew up in the business). Before GPS and cell phones there were many maps and poor directions written by customers. I instantly identified with the frustrated movers dealing with a jerk customer. This movie had me hooked from the get go, love it.
I loved this movie so much! I remember buying a copy of the screenplay and “Mixed Nuts” in a small shop in Hollywood in the late 90s. It’s came with a few glossy 5x8s. I wish I knew where this thing was.
Woah! The timing of this "(Almost) Cult Classics" is surreal to me. I watched this one for the first time a few days ago out of a whim knowing very little about it. "Funny Farm" was such a delightful surprise that just keeps getting better, the longer it goes. There are so many shrewd and well-executed gut busters that are topped up with a truly inspired third act. Wonderful comedy! And yes, Madolyn Smith is indispensable and hilarious. The way she says the line, "Don't think so," is like kissing a pool ball into the hole. She achieves her effect like a pro and makes it look easy. "Don't forget your little pal Andy!"
Got this movie in my DVD collection and watching it tonight once more. It is just epic and it came out when I was in my early 20s. What great memories. ❤
Happy to see you cover this. Great information. Funny Farm is a great movie! I've watched it once a year for decades. George Roy Hill did a great job and is always a solid director. Very funny and Chevy is in great form.
I really enjoyed that movie as a kid. It's definitely one of his most underrated films because anyone I've talked to about it hasn't heard of it. Randy Quaid and that big ass lawnmower always stuck out.
Wow I remember having the full size poster of this on my wall when I was a kid. My dad bought posters from a local video store that were about to be thrown out.
This is one of those movies that my family would watch over and over again. I definitely need to give it another spin (As for future episodes, how about Doc Hollywood? I watched it again recently on HBO Max and found it still holds up really well. This year is also its 30th anniversary, so the timing would be perfect.)
This guy and even Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert who were never Chase fans said this was the best movie he ever made and his best performance. I agree with all. Chase at his very best.
@@GENERATEPOWER78 Sadly Christmas Vacation was his last great movie. Man of the House and Vegas Vacation were good but not great like his earlier films including the previous Vacations, Fletch and Funny Farm.
I remember going to this by myself when it first came out and enjoying every minute of it! When I saw it a few weeks ago I still loved it! One of Chevy's best ever. Nice job here too BTW!
This movie randomly popped into my head a few weeks ago and I thought to myself "that would be a perfect movie for Hats Off Entertainment to cover as an almost cult classic" and here it is!
Rewatched this with my mum last night because of your review, we both loved the bit when the mover says "this ain't a bridge, it's termites holding hands"
Chevy moving into the final stage of celebrity! First you're built up into a star (National Lampoon), then torn down and reviled (Community horror stories), and if there's time, rethink and brought back up. This marks that 3rd stage!
Stage 1: be good and successful. Stage 2: completely fall off and get old. Stage 3: come back to be part of one of the greatest shows of all time but ruin it by being a racist asshole who is unable to appreciate its brilliance, fall off again while pretty much everyone else who was in that show is now more successful than you.
Just discovered the channel. Love your break downs of remakes and adaptations. Glad to see there's another film and tv buff out there who gets it. My favorite line from Funny Farm "I don't eat! I don't sleep! Nyagh!" that delivery is burned into my brain Hahaha
Mom and I loved this when it first hit cable, was shocked later on on to learn it was so unloved. A couple of years ago I went on a George Roy Hill bent and starting hunting for discs of all his movies (just a few more to go). I've got this, but it's pan&scan. Happy to learn it's being re-evaluated.
I think it was unloved at the time but I think its popularity has resurged a lot since it was first released. I haven't met anyone who has seen it now that dislikes it.
Boam was a really underrated writer. In addition to this, he heavily rewrote the script for Innerspace which I imagine will be a candidate for this series at some point. Although I haven’t seen it, he also created The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. with Carlton Cuse
I have rented, re-rented, recorded and re-recorded this movie (along with Brain Donors) so many times it has finally gotten a bit old for me... but it is absolutely one of the best movies of my lifetime. I was 16 when this movie came out and it just dawned on me that I was engaged, for 3 years, to a woman who looked almost exactly like Madolyn Smith in the early 2000's. Jesus... how did I miss that back then??
Probably my favorite Chevy movie! I'll still find myself watching this one once a year and I have to say that the comedy hits even better with me these days. This has aged better than just about any of Chevy's other work and I love when I find someone else who appreciates it as much as I do. Great flick!
I watched this movie when it came out on VHS. and thanks for bringing it back to mind. I loved it for most points you shared and you say it being wholesome, is what won me over. maybe i will dig in the walmart DVD cheap bin to see if it kicking around.
So glad you talked about this one. A friend showed me this one and I adore Funny Farm. I use the third act Christmas setting as an excuse to watch this every Christmas.
@Justin Williams: - “Don’t try to deny it, I stepped on the core!” 🤣 Andy, just be glad you didn't slip on the peel from the banana that Elizabeth was eating, earlier
Came across this while looking for stuff on HBO Max for me and my parents to watch. This is really good. One of the most underrated comedy films ever made.
I saw this movie years and years ago on Showtime with my Dad. We were both surprised NO ONE was talking about it. We call every golden retriever “Yellow Dog.” 😂 Fantastic movie!
one of the problems this movie has as far as most people are concerned is that on the surface its a slapstick chaotic comedy. I felt that way the first couple of times I saw it. but the more I watched it the more I got a sense of joy and appreciation of living in the country that I guess most people miss watching it once
Really enjoying this “almost cult classics” series! We seem to have similar taste in movies. I first caught Funny Farm on Starz in 2001 staying home sick from school. It’s been one of my faves ever since. And the Norman Rockwell concept art for the DVD definitely inspired my want to buy it. Not sure if you’ve covered this but “Better off Dead” seems up your alley too. Thanks again!
While I've heard chevy was a pain to work with on most films, its hard to deny his films were funny. While most never think of films like funny farm or nothing but trouble. These are hidden gems to watch with the family. Great upload. Enjoyed watching it
I just watched it again, and the last 25 minutes wooing the prospective buyers is possibly the greatest scene in comedy movie history. Every little detail is perfection.
Always loved this film, so any great spots; the dog, the coins in the jar, the mad postman. I rented this from the tape shop, brilliant. Memoirs was great too.
Not once have I ever considered this to not be one of the great comedy classics of all time. I'm finding it hard to believe there's not a huge audience for it to this day.
It has gotten a lot more popular in recent years. I think it suffered on release because of huge competition. It opened in theaters the very same day that Big with Tom Hanks did and that was a huge box office hit and dominated the box office for comedies. Funny Farm got more popular with video and cable showings.
This movie is fantastic, and I’m glad to see it get the love it deserves. I’m sure you guys get bombarded with recommendations, but I think the movie Better Off Dead would really be up your alley; just going off what I know of your tastes from your videos and podcast. It’s got an ensemble cast of weirdos, hand animated and stop motion scenes, and a fun behind the scenes inception story.
This was another film I used to watch a lot on HBO growing up. Eventually I got it on VHS and then upgraded to DVD. There were so many good scenes it's hard to pick just one.
This is the movie I first thought of when I originally found your channel. I probably left a comment suggesting it awhile back. Glad to see this video pop up in my recommended
One of my favourite Chevy films that’s largely unheard of here in the UK. I remember watching part of it on TV as a kid and thinking it was part of the vacation franchise, it took me a decade or so track down a copy to watch. Deserved to be a more popular hit.
One of my all time favorite movies! Its funny you mentioned it turning into almost a Christmas movie. My family watches it every year on Thanksgiving weekend to get ready for Christmas. Oh, and my wife and I have said that in retirement we'll have a Yellow Dog. "Yellow Dog doesn't even know what town he lives in!"
Being a Chevy Chase fan i think Funny Farm is his best work, i bought a dvd 10 years ago which is spoilt now, i must have seen this movie over 100 times & still brings a smile to my face each time i watch it
This is the best Chevy Chase film. It is so restrained and thoughtful and sincere- and with that beautiful Elmer Bernstein score that, to this day, has never been released!
Man, I rarely comment, but I am one of those adoring fan bases from the 90s when it would run on TV. I never realized this was from 88. I feel like it laid some groundwork for a lot of similar setting structures that ran through the mid to late 90s though. Keep up the great work, Hats Off! You have a great way of bringing back all those nostalgic feels! Thank you!
The scene where Chevy forces his wife to read the first few chapters of his dumb heist novel is one of my favourite scenes in any 80s comedy. This is such an underrated movie
Andy really did misread the signals she was sending him...no, scratch that; he was just so dazzled by his own work that he was simply blind to anything else, let alone misreading it. (Can one be nose-blind to sexual pheromones? I wonder.) 😕 😎
Lol that is funny.
The flash forwards
The flash backs
The flash sideways lol
I never forgot that. Then the wife writes her own stuff and it becomes successful. Absolutely outstanding
That scene perplexes me to this day. He wasn't unreasonable, he was excited about his book and wanted his wife to read it. Instead of just telling him it's not great, she breaks down crying and tells him to burn it. She acts psychotic about it. I've never gotten it. I mean yeah giving it to her as an anniversary gift was probably the wrong thing to do but damn, she did overreact much
Great scene. Pitch perfect acting and editing. And super fuuny to me personally based on my experiences. And I vet the writers had some fun writing that scene having come across so many shitty scripts like this heist thing.
Andy ripped off Ocean's 11.
I've always enjoyed this movie. My father loved it, too, when he was alive. I'll never forget the way he roared with laughter the first time we watched it and Chevy was running with the snake "chasing" him.
Huge Chevy fan, and this might be his movie that stands the test of time. Laugh-out-loud funny, and tear-jerkingly touching. It's pretty much perfect. Yellow Dog! Funny that you compared it to Frank Capra, because I was thinking how this is as close to Jimmy Stewart as Chevy ever came. Well done, Joe.
I agree. Even some of Chase's best remembered films don't hold up all that well with younger generations, from what I can tell. This is one of those screwball comedies that could take place in 1958, 1988, or now, and be funny, with minimal tweaking.
Loved this movie as a kid. I know it just got uploaded, but this got me Into Chevy Chase along with Christmas vacation.
“Funny Farm” is a terrific comedy flick. Madolyn Smith complements him well, she’s a good comedic actress. In fact, the whole cast is excellent.
- “Hey, Mack! Which way to Redbud?!”
- “How’d you know my name was Mack?”
-”Just guessed.”
- “Then why don’tcha guess your way to Redbud?”
William Duell was a welcome sight in just about everything I saw him in. 😎
My dad's favorite part. Still quotes it to this day.
...by where the old Hollinshead barn used to be... 😅
turn right at the fork 5 miles before the road dead ends...
That Christmas scene when Chevy sings Joy To The World is doing some foreshadowing
[drum roll]🔌💡🚫
Lamb Frye's
Kevin Conway controlled the mail in Funny Farm like he controlled the transmission in The Outer Limits.
I love this movie, also “Seems Like Old Times” two absolute gems .
That is one of the greatest movies ever and most people never even heard of it. Goldie and Chevy are comedy gold
Yes, Seems Like Old Times is laugh a second...
sorry but that movie is not as good
What does this say about me? 95% of the movies you showcase, I have always deemed as absolute classics and just assumed everyone loved them as much as I did.
That’s because you have good taste 😎👍🏻
I love Chevy. I never apologize for him. I love his sarcasm, his impudence and tone. Fletch is a masterpiece.
Oh, you picked one especially close to my hearrt! Funny Farm ran all the time on HBO when I was a kid and you're right the movie is delightful! My favorite scene is when they rent a room and Andy forces Elizabeth to read his manuscript and her reaction is priceless! I die every time and especially when she says he even managed to write a "flash sideways!" A true classic!
Lol used to watch on HBO as a kid also. And I loved that scene. Where she starts crying and then he burns it!
I hope he reviews "The Man With Two Brains" with Steve Martin. That one definitely needs a second look.
YES!!
I was thinking of *House Arrest* actually 🤷🏼♂️
How about Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
@@RodgerE2472 That one is getting a blu ray release by Kino Lorber.
The Lonely Man needs a look too. Table for one.
This is my favorite Chevy Chase film. Laughs are consistent from start to finish.
The Siskel & Ebert review was so glowing and it was conveniently on HBO last year. It was among the best of my Pandemic watches 🤩🤩🤩
Such a great underrated classic! Since I was a kid, this was one of my favorite comedies. It's definitely one of Chevy's best work.
It's too bad it wasn't a big hit when it came out. At least some of us can appreciate it.
Could you cover "The Great Outdoors" starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy?
Great, now I want a Steak.
Me to
I think "The Great Outdoors" falls solidly in the cult classic category.
@@aderek79 Exactly.
When I first saw this movie, I was working as furniture mover (grew up in the business). Before GPS and cell phones there were many maps and poor directions written by customers. I instantly identified with the frustrated movers dealing with a jerk customer. This movie had me hooked from the get go, love it.
Yes, yes! Thank you so much for bringing recognition for this wonderful film, Chase's best.
I love that Funny Farm is finally getting some recognition! My family has been watching and quoting this movie for literal decades.
I loved this movie so much! I remember buying a copy of the screenplay and “Mixed Nuts” in a small shop in Hollywood in the late 90s. It’s came with a few glossy 5x8s. I wish I knew where this thing was.
You are so lucky to have the script of this amazing film.
I really love this movie. The fact that the screenwriter also wrote last crusade blows my mind
Also Lethal Weapon 2 and 3, The Lost Boys, The Dead Zone, Innerspace...he died fairly young.
@@williamshaw9047 wow. well he had a heck of an impact on alot of people, that's for sure.
Woah! The timing of this "(Almost) Cult Classics" is surreal to me. I watched this one for the first time a few days ago out of a whim knowing very little about it. "Funny Farm" was such a delightful surprise that just keeps getting better, the longer it goes. There are so many shrewd and well-executed gut busters that are topped up with a truly inspired third act. Wonderful comedy!
And yes, Madolyn Smith is indispensable and hilarious. The way she says the line, "Don't think so," is like kissing a pool ball into the hole. She achieves her effect like a pro and makes it look easy.
"Don't forget your little pal Andy!"
One of my favorites!
Got this movie in my DVD collection and watching it tonight once more. It is just epic and it came out when I was in my early 20s. What great memories. ❤
Speaking of “The Money Pit”, that would be an almost cult classic…
One of the most contagious laughs in all of movies to date.
and its terrible so he probably will review it.
Happy to see you cover this. Great information. Funny Farm is a great movie! I've watched it once a year for decades. George Roy Hill did a great job and is always a solid director. Very funny and Chevy is in great form.
I used to watch this almost daily on VHS... I found it quite entertaining. Awesome work, as always
I feel like 'Moving' with Richard Pryor from 1988 needs to be presented for this series. CLASSIC that should be a cult classic.
I really enjoyed that movie as a kid. It's definitely one of his most underrated films because anyone I've talked to about it hasn't heard of it. Randy Quaid and that big ass lawnmower always stuck out.
Yes yes yes, 100% yes. ‘Moving’ is such an under-rated movie and deserves to be a cult classic
💯
Moving would fit in this series perfectly.
Richard Pryor, Randy Quaid, and Dana Carvey is hilarious in it!
Wow I remember having the full size poster of this on my wall when I was a kid. My dad bought posters from a local video store that were about to be thrown out.
This is one of those movies that my family would watch over and over again. I definitely need to give it another spin (As for future episodes, how about Doc Hollywood? I watched it again recently on HBO Max and found it still holds up really well. This year is also its 30th anniversary, so the timing would be perfect.)
Finally, someone else who knows this was the best Chevy Chase movie ever.
This guy and even Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert who were never Chase fans said this was the best movie he ever made and his best performance. I agree with all. Chase at his very best.
At the time maybe....but we all know his best movie came in 1989....CHRISTMAS VACATION
It truly is.
@@GENERATEPOWER78 Sadly Christmas Vacation was his last great movie. Man of the House and Vegas Vacation were good but not great like his earlier films including the previous Vacations, Fletch and Funny Farm.
@@spencer10182 you're absolutely correct, after Christmas Vacation his movies went downhill
Truly underrated comedy classic. Great job shining some well deserved light on it. 👍
So great that you mention the poster illustrators!
I remember going to this by myself when it first came out and enjoying every minute of it! When I saw it a few weeks ago I still loved it! One of Chevy's best ever. Nice job here too BTW!
"That's not a bridge - it's termites holding hands!"
"We're going over it."
"Not me! I wouldn't go over this thing on a skateboard!"
"Have a little faith in the craftmanship of our forefathers."
then he yells forefathers my ass lol
I love Chevy chase and Steve Martin. And John candy.
I've seen this movie and I loved it. The scene where he spies on his wife reading his novel, expecting her to love it and clearly not, was priceless.
I quote this movie often, but nobody knows the reference. Totally underrated comedy.
I've got a lot of mileage out of "termites holding hands."
"Liquored up and pissed off" close second.
"Yellow dog doesn't know he's alive."
The trick is, you've gotta clip'em off way up high!
Me too. Every time I’m in an elevator full of people, I scream out “sheep balls!”. They always look at me funny. They probably haven’t seen the movie.
@@shanester1832 Yes, I use "termites holding hands" a lot as well!
This movie randomly popped into my head a few weeks ago and I thought to myself "that would be a perfect movie for Hats Off Entertainment to cover as an almost cult classic" and here it is!
Rewatched this with my mum last night because of your review, we both loved the bit when the mover says "this ain't a bridge, it's termites holding hands"
Chevy moving into the final stage of celebrity! First you're built up into a star (National Lampoon), then torn down and reviled (Community horror stories), and if there's time, rethink and brought back up. This marks that 3rd stage!
I see osw review I upvote
This movie is boring and wish i didn't waste my time with it
Then Nothing but Trouble happened
@@RB725GamingHD nothing but trouble was way more entertaining than this bore
Stage 1: be good and successful.
Stage 2: completely fall off and get old.
Stage 3: come back to be part of one of the greatest shows of all time but ruin it by being a racist asshole who is unable to appreciate its brilliance, fall off again while pretty much everyone else who was in that show is now more successful than you.
Just discovered the channel. Love your break downs of remakes and adaptations. Glad to see there's another film and tv buff out there who gets it.
My favorite line from Funny Farm "I don't eat! I don't sleep! Nyagh!" that delivery is burned into my brain Hahaha
Thanks for watching!
Mom and I loved this when it first hit cable, was shocked later on on to learn it was so unloved. A couple of years ago I went on a George Roy Hill bent and starting hunting for discs of all his movies (just a few more to go). I've got this, but it's pan&scan. Happy to learn it's being re-evaluated.
I think it was unloved at the time but I think its popularity has resurged a lot since it was first released. I haven't met anyone who has seen it now that dislikes it.
Please do a video on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Not sure if it was underrated but I loved this movie as a child
Boam was a really underrated writer. In addition to this, he heavily rewrote the script for Innerspace which I imagine will be a candidate for this series at some point. Although I haven’t seen it, he also created The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. with Carlton Cuse
This channel is so important to me. I never say anything. Thank you for making these videos. I love watching all of them when they come out.
I remember renting this movie at the video store in the 80's. Definitely a classic ❤
had this on VHS in the 90's and would watch this all the damn time.
I have rented, re-rented, recorded and re-recorded this movie (along with Brain Donors) so many times it has finally gotten a bit old for me... but it is absolutely one of the best movies of my lifetime. I was 16 when this movie came out and it just dawned on me that I was engaged, for 3 years, to a woman who looked almost exactly like Madolyn Smith in the early 2000's.
Jesus... how did I miss that back then??
Would love to see Duckman as the 1st tv series on Almost Cult Classics
Loved it, also Dr Katz and The Critic
But it IS a cult classic. Even the comic book is a cult favorite.
@@bingerz237 but all three of those are ACTUAL cult classics.
this guy wont do it cuz duckman was actually funny and good.
Didn't Jason Alexander do Duckman's voice? That show was bizarre
Probably my favorite Chevy movie! I'll still find myself watching this one once a year and I have to say that the comedy hits even better with me these days. This has aged better than just about any of Chevy's other work and I love when I find someone else who appreciates it as much as I do. Great flick!
The lack of kids allows the Farmers to be distinct from the Grizwalds.
Why are you comparing them to the Grizwalds?
but to me it's just another vacation movie, better than european for sure
Agree; great little movie that one can watch effortlessly over and over
I watched this movie when it came out on VHS. and thanks for bringing it back to mind. I loved it for most points you shared and you say it being wholesome, is what won me over. maybe i will dig in the walmart DVD cheap bin to see if it kicking around.
This is totally an underrated comedy classic. I grew up watching this one via a VHS taped copy from HBO. I still love it today.
So glad you talked about this one. A friend showed me this one and I adore Funny Farm. I use the third act Christmas setting as an excuse to watch this every Christmas.
My grandfather and I LOVE this movie. "Yellow dog doesn't know he's alive!"
@Justin Williams: - “Don’t try to deny it, I stepped on the core!” 🤣 Andy, just be glad you didn't slip on the peel from the banana that Elizabeth was eating, earlier
He says "doesn't know what town he lives in"
I remember seeing this in theaters. Favorite gag was the bird/coffee scene. Laughed so hard as a kid.
Came across this while looking for stuff on HBO Max for me and my parents to watch. This is really good. One of the most underrated comedy films ever made.
I saw this movie years and years ago on Showtime with my Dad. We were both surprised NO ONE was talking about it. We call every golden retriever “Yellow Dog.” 😂 Fantastic movie!
Funny farm, the movie that taught me what “Rocky Mountain Oysters” are.
They are called prairie oysters in Canada.
Technically, Rocky Mountain Oysters come from a (former) bull. If they come from a male sheep they're called Lamb Fries.
Sheep balls
My mom loves this movie and has re-watched it many times over the years.
one of the problems this movie has as far as most people are concerned is that on the surface its a slapstick chaotic comedy. I felt that way the first couple of times I saw it. but the more I watched it the more I got a sense of joy and appreciation of living in the country that I guess most people miss watching it once
Really enjoying this “almost cult classics” series!
We seem to have similar taste in movies. I first caught Funny Farm on Starz in 2001 staying home sick from school. It’s been one of my faves ever since. And the Norman Rockwell concept art for the DVD definitely inspired my want to buy it.
Not sure if you’ve covered this but “Better off Dead” seems up your alley too. Thanks again!
While I've heard chevy was a pain to work with on most films, its hard to deny his films were funny. While most never think of films like funny farm or nothing but trouble. These are hidden gems to watch with the family. Great upload. Enjoyed watching it
I just watched it again, and the last 25 minutes wooing the prospective buyers is possibly the greatest scene in comedy movie history. Every little detail is perfection.
This is a favorite of my parents. I remember watching this many times growing up, and it's a damn fine comedy.
The throwaway joke where he lifts Yellow Dog's tail out of the fire kills me every time
The first dog ran away ( and kept running) then yellow dog was the polar oppisit of the run away dog..LOL
Always loved this film, so any great spots; the dog, the coins in the jar, the mad postman. I rented this from the tape shop, brilliant. Memoirs was great too.
Not once have I ever considered this to not be one of the great comedy classics of all time. I'm finding it hard to believe there's not a huge audience for it to this day.
It has gotten a lot more popular in recent years. I think it suffered on release because of huge competition. It opened in theaters the very same day that Big with Tom Hanks did and that was a huge box office hit and dominated the box office for comedies. Funny Farm got more popular with video and cable showings.
I knew you’d cover this movie one day. 🙂
Such a great flic and totally watched it like 1000 times on HBO back in the day
This movie is fantastic, and I’m glad to see it get the love it deserves.
I’m sure you guys get bombarded with recommendations, but I think the movie Better Off Dead would really be up your alley; just going off what I know of your tastes from your videos and podcast. It’s got an ensemble cast of weirdos, hand animated and stop motion scenes, and a fun behind the scenes inception story.
This is my dads favorite movie. We watched it all the time growing up. It definitely deserves more attention.
This was another film I used to watch a lot on HBO growing up. Eventually I got it on VHS and then upgraded to DVD. There were so many good scenes it's hard to pick just one.
Great movie. The "this isn't a pay phone" scene is my favorite.
That's the only joke I remember.
Just watched it this morning. Thanks for the recommendation. Way funnier than most comedies you see today.
This is an excellent film. The story, the casting, the location, and the music is near perfect.
This is the movie I first thought of when I originally found your channel. I probably left a comment suggesting it awhile back. Glad to see this video pop up in my recommended
One of my favourite Chevy films that’s largely unheard of here in the UK. I remember watching part of it on TV as a kid and thinking it was part of the vacation franchise, it took me a decade or so track down a copy to watch. Deserved to be a more popular hit.
I must've watched this a dozen times as a kid. One of these days, I gotta give it a re-watch.
Bout time! Love this one,...almost as much as "Fletch"!
i love their dog that keeps running, and running, and....
Funny Farm is one of my all time favorite movies. I watch it several times a year. Great for the holiday seasons.
I always liked this movie. I liked the small down setting, it had a warmth to it too.
One of my all time favorite movies! Its funny you mentioned it turning into almost a Christmas movie. My family watches it every year on Thanksgiving weekend to get ready for Christmas.
Oh, and my wife and I have said that in retirement we'll have a Yellow Dog. "Yellow Dog doesn't even know what town he lives in!"
It's impossible to forget about the Criterion Brothers. Rivaled only by Larry, Daryl, and Daryl.
Thoust hast awaken eldritch memories of catching this movie on tv within the past decade, thank you
I love Funny Farm. So many classic scenes, from the apple to the pennies in the jelly jar. Well worth the watch!
Being a Chevy Chase fan i think Funny Farm is his best work, i bought a dvd 10 years ago which is spoilt now, i must have seen this movie over 100 times & still brings a smile to my face each time i watch it
I just wish to point out at 2:17 that you said the quote from Boam was from 2013 but Boam died in 2000.
You are correct. That interview with Jeffrey Boam was conducted in 1996, originally appeared in Eon Magazine early 2000, then posted online in 2013.
Thank you so much for covering this underrated classic! I have seen it several times over the years and now feel the need to watch it once more. :-)
I have alwaya lo ed this movie and its added to my list of Holiday Movies.
I swear sometimes these docs are made just for me. Great work!
I saw this in the theater when I was 11. I was a huge Chevy Chase fan when I was a kid.
Same here. I was the same age and he was my favorite comic actor. Used to rent all his stuff when I could
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Such a great comedy! Hill's approach was perfect.
Thank you
This is the best Chevy Chase film. It is so restrained and thoughtful and sincere- and with that beautiful Elmer Bernstein score that, to this day, has never been released!
i’ll never forget the “lamb fries” scene. that one always stuck with me, even when i couldn’t remember the name of the movie
Man, I rarely comment, but I am one of those adoring fan bases from the 90s when it would run on TV. I never realized this was from 88. I feel like it laid some groundwork for a lot of similar setting structures that ran through the mid to late 90s though. Keep up the great work, Hats Off! You have a great way of bringing back all those nostalgic feels! Thank you!
Funny Farm might be the movie I’ve seen the most 😂 From when my family first renting it at Video Xpress to cable TV playing it over and over again.