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Rating:  - Another Pryor and Wilder comedy
I got this movie in a three pack with other Pryror and Wilder movies. Needless to say this is the worst of the bunch. This movie is not really all that funny and is a bit confusing. I dont recommend this movie to anyone who wants too see a comedy. Stir Crazy or Hear No Evil See No Evil is a much better route.
Rating:  - Another You - The end of something great
I'm a huge fan of Gene Wilder's films especially when he pairs up with Richard Pryor. As mentioned earlier, "Silver Streak" "Stir Crazy" are top gold for the duo. "See No Evil, Hear No Evil", personally was also funny...it's from the late 80's--the magic is already diminishing. Nevertheless, still enjoyable. I love it even though it got panned by critics and reviewers here on Amazon. I saw that this movie, "Another You" also got sad reviews across the board...but figured "hey, if I liked "see no evil, hear no evil.." this might be good also.
It wasn't. Trust me...I had a VERY open mind about this movie. I was desperately SEARCHING for places to laugh...and unfortunately couldn't find any. Let me clarify...there are many things that one COULD laugh at...but they didn't make me laugh. I'm 22 and I suppose the comedy is dated or preferred for an older group (??) but some of the bits just don't work anymore. Someone here reviewed that the yodeling scene in the movie was funny...I didn't laugh. In fact, i was shocked it went as long as it did. The part where Richard Pryor fakes playing the saxophone? A tired and old routine. A bit like that isn't new...it's old. Pryor tries to fake his way through a sax solo and fails. That SHOULD be funny right? The are many avenues and opportunities for gags in this movie...but their efforts are mediocre--at best.
I couldn't wait for the movie to end. The acting was so fluffy and over the top that, THAT might be the only thing you can laugh at! The plot is bareable but we're not watching a Wilder/Pryor movie for a plot! Pyror's swearing is the only consistent comedic input he has in the movie which gets a giggle--not laughs.
Sadly, Pryor's medical condition escalates and is visible in the movie. Facial reactions are not present much, and his overall frame is stiffening. One would simply guess that it's old age but it distracts you when you're watching the movie.
The movie gets a very generous D as a grade. People who would enjoy this would probably be people who watched it in theatres in 1991 and(for whatever reason) enjoyed watching it again today. For ones who have never seen it and are younger...doubt you'll enjoy or compare it to the other Pryor/Wilder gems.
Rating:  - a Richard Prior movie I hadn't seen
A different kind of a story, very interesting, holds your interest, surprises, laughs, and a unique view of life.
Rating: - Another You, Another Poor B-Grade Acted Comedy
I was hoping this film would be really funny like "Hear No Evil, See No Evil". Boy was i wrong. When i first knew Gene Wilder's Character was from a mental home, i said to myself, "I have a feeling i will not like this movie at all, i think it's gonna be a very weird movie to watch". Boy was i right.The yodeling scene drove me absolutely bonkers watching it, i was comtemplating turning it off, never to watch it again. When i watched the therapy session play near the start of the film, (When Richard Pryor came to meet George for the first time.) i really wanted to turn it off. The acting in that scene made me think how bad and WEIRD the acting is. The therapist in that scene should be commited too, he looked like he should be a patient himself. This film should be scrapped and made all over again. Sadly, The great funny man Richard Pryor, is no longer with us to create a remake.
Rating: - Funny movie of 1991.
I have heard of the movie "Another You" and I'm looking forward to see it!Rated R for language.
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