Starring: John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Julianne Phillips Directed By: Blake Edwards Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Warner Home Video Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 04, 2002 Running Time: 101 minutes Theatrical Release Date: March 03, 1989
Amazon.com: In yet another of a long line of lame Blake Edwards's films in the 1980s, John Ritter stars as a compulsive womanizer trying to get his impulses under control as he seeks to reconcile with his ex-wife. But his gonads get the better of him every time, and they also get the better of the jokes here, which are distinctly few and far between. Indeed, the film has only one sure laugh, a rather tasteless scene involving a darkened room, glow-in-the-dark condoms, and two men, neither of whom realizes the other is there until the lights go out and they've stripped for action. --Marshall Fine
From What I Remember I remember growing up with the pictures of glow in the dark condoms and body building seductresses floating around in my head from the time I was 14-19 y/o. This movie is Hilarious and (to me)tends to make more sense to aging delinquents who sort have been in those situations. What also stuck with me was how empty this character's life seemed to be even after all the sex and games (which, is every boy's definition of heaven). There's this one song in the movie that I've been trying to get my hands on for over 20 some odd years titled (I think) "Falling Out of Love." If anyone has any info on how I can finally put this search to rest it will be much appreciated. Good movie.. and, aquired taste.
An Overlooked Gem- Ritter at his Best! This is an overlooked gem- Blake Edwards was a big deal in the late 70's-early 80's (see Pink Panther, 10, or my personal fav S.O.B.) for acerbic, witty comedy and a great sense of time and place. The time and place is late 80's LA and Zach (Ritter) is a semi-washed-up novelest with a drunken, libidenous bent. Zach is not a bad guy, just a lost, rich one. This is slapstick meets Simon, a slice of the good life with the bad thrown in. Ritter is wonderful as Zach, in one of his best performances. If you are a fan of his work, this is a must.
Skin Deep My mother was looking everywhere for this movie, mainly because of the funny glow in the dark condom scene. This film is great, and John Ritter was funny (rest in peace John) I recommend this dvd to anyone who remembers John's comedy, or who enjoys a good laugh.
Comedy Classic... They just dont make em like this anymore... too many "polictically correct" lighthearts out there that complain when they think a movie is going to offend someone or something. Blake Edwards is a great director, and John Ritter was perfect for the part. I had been waiting for this movie to be released on DVD, as I remembered watching it when it first came out nearly 18 years ago.
Dragged in several places.... Fell asleep while watching this movie, twice! It started out well enough, but then kept getting bogged down with all the scenes where he just talks to the bartender or to the shrink.
Never would have rented it except to see Robert Dowdell (VTTBOTS) in a bit part....
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