European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 20, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A  comedian sinbad co stars in the action comedy necessary roughness. Also starring Scott Bakula and Robert Loggia. Chuck Vinch staff writer on Mon i i s necessary roughness rated pg-13 must see Worth your time passable entertainment a coming soon to a video outlet near you and you can wait this All too familiar Story of College football underdogs who Rise to the big Challenge is As predictable As you might expect in a film directed by Stan Dragoti. Yet its one of those modest efforts that get into the end zone on pure Charm. Dragoti whose main claim to Fame is that he was married to supermodel Chetyl Tiegs for a time should thank his stars that he was Able to land Hector Elizondo and Robert Loggia two old pros who give the film More ballast than anyone has a right to expect. They re the new head coaches of the fictional Texas state University Arma Dillos last years National champs and this years National chumps. The entire team has been suspended for Mcaa violations too numerous to count. The University president turns to de Gennero Elizondo legendary coach turned to commentator to come Back and rebuild the program from the ground up with the help of his old buddy Wally Roggendorf Loggia. Gennero has his work Cut out for him As he a saddled with the usual Motley collection of oddballs and misfits. What a More the nerdy Dean Larry Miller who has a severe Case of Jock envy wants to sabotage the team any Way he can. Desperate for at least one decent player the coaches persuade 34-year-old Paul Blake Scott Bakula of tvs quantum leap a a former High school Star who passed up College to take Over the family farm a to enrol As a freshman. From there its the typical bumpy Road that these kinds of movies always take As the team goes 0-8 before managing a tie in a torrential downpour. That sets the stage for the big showdown with the powerhouse Texas Colts their undefeated Cross state rivals. Along the Way a Feather Light love affair is written in for Bakula and Harley Jane Zozak playing his journalism professor. As usually happens with such thin plots the characterizations save the movie. The resident locker room jokes Ter is comedian sinbad playing an astronomy professor with a year of eligibility left who signs on As an offensive lineman. The kicker is sports illustrated swimsuit rave Kathy Ireland who develops a crush on her Man Mountain samoan Center Peter Navy Tuiasosopo. The teams secret weapon is a combination zen philosopher and Samurai Warrior who decks opposing players with Roundhouse Kung fun kicks. Also providing a number of laughs is Rob Schneider the a making copies a Guy from saturday night live who plays the teams radio commentator. A a there a a Fumble Fumble Rooski Fumble Rino Fum Leaya a Elizondo and Loggia get Good lines too. When a Gung to Roth Cadet starts foaming at the Mouth in practice Elizondo calmly pulls him aside. A son Are you being All you can be a he softly inquires. A sir yes sir a the manic Cadet screams. A Well its a Little too much Quot Elizondo calmly advises him. By not setting its sights too High necessary roughness conveys enough Low key Appeal to rate 2vi stars. Look for cameos by a number of current and former nil greats including Dick Butkus and Jim Kelly As Well As a Brief about three seconds appearance by heavyweight Champ Evandor Holyfield. Siroki i Al s the adventure of mile and Otla rated g. Milo the cat is born in the Hayloft of a Bam. When he Falls off the loft he meets Otis the dog. They become friends and go on an adventure when Otis sets out to Rescue Muo after he takes a water trip. Stars a cat a dog plus friends. A ill and Ted e a ague journey rated pm. Bill and Ted Are lulled by their evil twins robot agents from the future meet the grim reaper and end up travelling through heaven to find a great scientist to hem them blow the twins to Smithereens. Stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Deceived rated r. First run. A new York Book editor enjoys a perfect life until her husband is apparently killed in a car wreck and she starts finding out about his past. Now she is in danger. Goldie hawn John heard. Dlr Teh rated pg-13. In this comedy de of Neill Star of television s married. With children is a Good hearted Blue Collar Guy who tries to win Over his Girlfriend s snobbish son. De of Neill Ethan Randall. The Fisher ring rated r. First run. An outspoken radio announcer Falls from Power and ends up on the streets of new York where he finds love and the secret of the Fisher King. Robin Williams Jeff Bridges Amanda Plummer Mercedes Riehl Jungle fever rated r. A Middle class african american has an affair with his italian american Secretary causing controversy Between their families and neighbourhoods. Wesley Snipes Annabella scions Samuel l. Jackson John Turturro Lonette Mckee. Klesc Reanar is the Road a Nek rated r. A martial arts teacher is tricked into fighting with a Man looking for revenge for losing a kickboxing championship to the teacher s brother. Sasha Mitchell Jean Claude Van Damme Michel Zissi. Ufa Imp fun rated pg-13. An arrogant billionaire bets he can survive for 30 Days in the streets of los Angeles without his Money or his connections. Mel Brooks Jeffrey Tambor Lesley Ann Warren. Madonna truth or Dar rated r. Madonna a own documentary takes us into her private life introduces us to her family and friends and lets us follow her career As it climbs. Mystery data rated pg-13. First run. An older brother s attempt to set up a Date Between his younger brother and a Good looking neighbourhood girl turns into a major misadventure through mistaken identity. Brian Mcnamara Ethan Hawke ten Polo . Wong. The naked Oun sati the Smalt of fear rated pg-13. Police it. Frank Drebin is Back to confront sneaky villains in the Oil and nuclear Power business. Lou of slapstick comedy Here. Leslie Nielsen Robert Goulet Priscilla Presley. A rag i Harlem rated r. A Trun Ful of Gold in Harlem has the  Guys against the really  Guys in a mad scramble to get the riches. Forest Whitaker Robin Givens Danny Glover Gregory Hines Zakocs Moke. Rotsht weeds for free of thieves rated pg-13. The ageless legend of Robin Hood is Given a fresh treatment As the hero of Sherwood Forest and his merry men Battle the evil sheriff of Nottingham. Kevin Costner Morgan Freeman Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Alan Rickman. The racketeer rated pm. A Young Pilot who finds a rocket pack is suddenly pursued by the mob feds nazis and in rightful owner foward Hughes. Bui Campbell Alan Arkin Timothy Dalton. F sep blah rated pg-13. This Wacky comedy reveals All about the lives and loves of the actors and Crew of a fictional daytime soap opera. Sally Field Kevin Kline whoops Goldberg Robert Downey Cathy Moriarty. Terms Qatar St judgment Day rated r. An unstoppable cyborg from the future returns to Battle his foes. Arnold Schwarzenegger Linda Hamilton. Vex a Araham rated r. A female private Eye is hired to find out who killed her Friend. She must also protect her friends 13-Ycar-old daughter from being the neat victim. Stars Kathleen Turner and Jay o. Sanders. What about baht rated pm. Bob is so dependent on his psychiatrist that he follows the Man and his family on their vacation. Richard Drey fuss Bui Murray. Alee a the Aafke circuit rated g As Doga go to Horn Van. 77m Jungle Book 77m Nutcracker Prince Peter pan the rescuers Down under. Rated pm delirious Duc Talos the motto Hamlet Home alone King Ralph. Rated pg-13 awakenings. La. Story nothing but trouble Only the lonely problem child ii toy sol doers. Rated r ambition City slickers dying Young eve of destruction Flat ners the hard Way hot spot Hudson Hawk Uon heart marked Tor death one Good cop out for Justice Point break the Rookie run Stone cold the super Thelma a  20, 1991 sunday a Page 19