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Publication: European Stars and Stripes Sunday, February 23, 1992

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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 23, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Paramount Picurai Mike Myers and Dana Carvey play heavy Metal rockers who do a to show from their basement in Wayne a world. Chuck v1nch staff write Ron Mon ii Swayne world rated pg-13 a a a must see Worth your time passable entertainment coming soon to a video outlet near you and you can wait a what a wonderful world Wayne a world is where the Only topics of discussion Are Babbage hurl age partying on heavy Metal and Cable television. Viewed in the proper context it could be considered a cutting sociological commentary on the state of America at the Dawn of the next millennium. At least Well All go Down having a goofy laugh. For those who have been overseas for an extended period or who done to get to see saturday night live often this films Appeal will be in direct proportion to the viewers familiarity with Wayne Campbell Mike Myers and his Best buddy Garth Dana carve their background and the bits they do during their five minute sketches on that show. Wayne and Garth Are Long haired suburban teens with too much time on their hands and too much technology at their disposal. They Host a local Access Cable television show from the basement of Garth a House Wayne a licentious comments about Garth a mom a much to Garth a horror a is a Standard bit. Occasionally they talk about current events a like Madonna a latest video. Their main preoccupation is girls or in the Lingo a a babes or  the word can also be used As an adjective As in a a she a  talk of babes often leads the boys to another bit when they pump their hips and say a schwing a which is the sound a sword makes when its unsheathed. When we meet the boys we learn they Are local heroes having achieved a fair measure of Fame in the neighbourhood because of the show. They re soon ensnared by oily exploitative con artist Ben Oliver Rob Lowe finally finding a suitable role who wraps them in unbreakable contracts with the help of a Sleazy businessman Brian Doyle Murray who owns a Chain of video  of that is incidental. There Are slow spots but by and Large Myers and Carvey clearly delighted with the Opportunity to open up the concept do a Fine Job stretching a Short sketch into feature film length with their naive exuberance. The one false note is provided by Myers decision to give his character a Girlfriend in the film. She is the gorgeous Tia Carer re an asian american heavy Metal guitarist who is far too Good looking for Wayne. As Garth might say a a he a not  but the laughs Are plentiful mostly deriving from the boys Giddy sense of self conscious accomplishment every time they crack what they think is a Good joke. There Are also interesting guest stars including Alice Cooper who does a straight faced scientific discourse that leaves the boys dazzled Singer meat loaf Lara Flynn Boyle who enjoyed Brief Fame on televisions Quirky twin peaks and Donna Dixon who is Dan Aykroyd a much better half. This is the kind of film with which no one should be disappointed because everyone is aware of whether they like this Type of humor which could be summed up in the word  if you done to then done to bother with the film. If you do then hit the theater and As Wayne would say a party  my decided Lack of highbrow tendencies leads me to give this goofy funny flick three  i it v i i \ i san Amer Tenn Tath in int a a a a a a rated o. The animated return of that lovable rodent has Wievel heading into the wild West to become a Tough Lawman. Voices by John Cleese Dom de Luise and James Stewar. A Illy a a Tagata rated r. Dustin Hoffman and Nicole Kidman Star in this drama about gangster dutch Schultz s Early career. The film is an adaptation of . Doctorow s award winning novel. Anya n min non rated r. In the ghetto life is concentrated on survival. This movie takes you into such a neighbourhood to focus on the efforts of the Young people who want to Rise above the crime and violence. Stars ice cube and Cuba Gooding or. The Ute har a Wilfo rated pg-13. Demi Moore is a Frisky clairvoyant and Jeff Daniels is a disbelieving psychiatrist in this romantic comedy. Mary Stycn Burgin shines in a Small role As a drab Church choir teacher with an Antic spark. A nit tears stupid rated Fig. Comedy. Ernest a halloween is ruined when he releases a tree troll who has been entombed for 200 years. The wicked troll tries to cast an evil spell on Ernest s Hometown. Stars Jim Varney and Eartha Kitt. The Blihar Kunf 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 and Mercedes Ruehl. Rah Nuto a Jahnny rated r. Drama. This is a realistic love Story about a Short order Cook and a waitress in a new York City diner trying to Cope with the Universal problems of love loneliness sex and self esteem. Stars Al Pacino Michelle Pfeiffer. Pra Ajack rated r. Action. A Young race car Driver Emilio Estevez is snatched into the future by powerful people who have diabolical plans for his body. Mick Jagger is a futuristic Bounty Hunter and an Thony Hopkins is the other half of a mind body switch intended for the  Nan that Rae a tha Ora Ala rated r. The new Nanny seems Sweet and eager to please. She a so Good with the children. What the family does no to know is that their employee has a hidden Agenda. She believes the woman of the House is responsible for her troubles and is planning a deadly revenge. Tha nit Man rated a Chuck Norris plays a cop who goes undercover As a Seattle drug lord s right hand Man. In Between shootouts with other mobsters trying to muscle in on his Boss s territory Norris coaches a Nice Black kid in the Manly arts. Has Lama rated r. Detective Bobby Gold Joe Mantegna non practising jew is yanked off a sexy drug bust and put on the murder of an elderly jewish woman. Her son wants him on the Case because As Gold s Boss says Quot you re his  Gold replies Quot i thought i was your  lie embarks on the manhunt of his life a a desperate search for his own sense of identity. Noum party s rated r. This sequel follows the Madcap adventures of rap group kid n play As they Cross the threshold of adulthood. Play Hopes to find Fame in the music business while kid is off to College on a scholarship. Also starring Martin Lawrence. Tha Innar Crela rated pg-13. The first Western film Ever to be shot inside the Kremlin views historic events through the eyes of a Loyal soviet citizen who becomes Stalin s Friend after being assigned As his personal projectionist. Stars Tom Hulce and Lolita Davidovich. Jwia la Ravar rated r. A Middle class african american has an affair with his italian american Secretary causing controversy Between their families and neighbourhoods. Stars Wesley Snipes Annabelle Sciorra Samuel l. Jackson John Turturro and Lonette Mckee. Lettla Man tata ruled pc. A gifted 7-year-old boy is torn Between his Mother who wants him to live a Normal life and a child psychologist who wants to help him make the most of his potential. Stars Jody Foster and Dianne Wiest. Othar Haapla a manay rated r. Comedy a ruthless tycoon whose business is Wheeling and dealing for other people s Money meets his match when he tries to acquire a family owned business. Stars Danny Devito and Penelope Ann Miller. Para Alsa rated pg-13. A couple who have been unable to recover from the loss of their Young son regain their Hope and rediscover their love for one another with the help of a shy troubled 10-year-old boy who spends the summer with them. Stars Don Joinson and Melanie Griffith. Tha Haapla under tha to Tara rated r. Horror. A teen Ager planning on burglar izing the neighbourhood haunted House ends up being terrorized by the people under the stairs. Stars Brandon Adams and Everett Mcgill. Shinto Thra if h rated r a romantic spy thriller set during world War ii this movie chronicles the daring adventure of a Secretary who persuades her Boss to Send her on a one time Mission to gather information in the Home of a High ranking nazi officer in Berlin. Stars Michael Douglas and Melanie Griffith. Strictly a vol note rated r. An ambitious mail room clerk Tommy Davidson helps a Workaholic supple Joseph c. Phillips meet his dream girl a very appealing Halie Berry. In return the executive helps nun get into a training program. The movie offers a lot of Cross cultural jokes As Davidson learns to dress up and Phillips learns to get Down. Anne Marie Johnson plays Phillips selfish Girlfriend. The tick inf of Beverly Hoffle rated r. Action. Ken Wahl takes on a band of terrorists who hut Down Rodeo drive with a Load of toxic waste. Posing As police and Epa agents hey Are out to loot the whole neighbourhood. Also stars Matt Frewer. Aloe Eythe car circuit Ray 101 dalmatians. Nat my suburban commando what about Bob ratio 011 curly sue the doctor fx2 the deadly Art of illusion hot shot the naked gun 2vs. J the smell of fear Only the lonely regarding Henry. J ratio i child a play 3, class action deceived Hudson Hawk juice a kiss before dying necessary roughness out for Justice Point break Ricochet the super. February 23, 1992 sunday a Page 11  
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