Dutch (1991) Reviews

Dutch (1991)
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John Hughes re-works his already over-used formulas from Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and Uncle Buck in this bald-faced rip-off directed by Peter Faiman. Ed O'Neill stars as working stiff Dutch Dooley. Dutch is in love with Natalie (JoBeth Williams), who is recovering from a failed marriage to the priggish Reed (Christopher McDonald). Her 13-year-old son Doyle (Ethan Randall) blames Natalie for the break-up of the marriage. Doyle is an effete and snobbish rich kid betraying inflections of William F. Buckley. When he refuses to join his mother for Thanksgiving, Dutch heads off to Doyle's Atlanta boarding school to kidnap him and force him to go on a ride to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his mother. Doyle hates Dutch for his loutish working-class ways, but when the vengeful teenager destroys Dutch's car, the two must join forces to get to Chicago by any means necessary. Along the way the two learn to love and respect each other. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Ed O'Neill, Ethan Randall, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Faiman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Brian A.

I'm not sure how to take the written introduction to the movie. Referring to it as "over-used" or as a "bald-faced rip-off" seems rather harsh for a movie that I found, as I recall, quite enjoyable. I'd give it three stars. Yeah, it does have a similar comedic formula to previous movies. However, I wouldn't say that it would distract you from the overall appeal of the movie.

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Diane S.

Great movie! Lots of funny parts and meaningful moments too. My boys have been watching this one for years, they laugh every time. Its very clean compared to some of the movies now. Some language, not too offensive however. A small picture of a naked woman on a deck of cards. we never tire of this one! We will watch for years to come!!

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Ellen M.

9

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Guy G.

I'd give it 4 stars. Ed Oneil does a great job. It's fun and touching. Despite other reviews I thought the story was good for kids to see and enjoy. I like John Hughes. This is a movie that we will watch many times.

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Thomas P.

Hold your nose while watching this one. Kept hoping it would get better. No match for Uncle Buck and PT and A,

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Glen P D.

Good basic storyline and good acting (not great - but good). Some really funny moments in there help the appeal of the movie - but it never really reaches out and grabs your heart in John Hughes fashion; almost - but not quite. Could have been better - but still worth the watch. Not for young viewers - language and situations.

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Marilyn M.

Yeah, we know the formula and the kid is a little over-the-top, but Ed O'Neill does a great job keeping the story in line and almost believable. Great comic moments and a right-on ending.

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Nick H.

Great movie. One of my favorite.

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Janice M.

This is a very heartwarming movie - the acting is great (Ed O'Neill shines) and has touching moments along with humor. I wish the movie were longer so I could enjoy more of the characters!

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Jonathan G.

This is the one movie that prooves that Ed Oneil is a good actor. Fun and touching, just like a Hughes movie should be. In fact it was so good that it was recently ripped off by that new Ice-Cube movie. Do yourself a favor and rent the original and good one.

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    Brian A.

    I'm not sure how to take the written introduction to the movie. Referring to it as "over-used" or as a "bald-faced rip-off" seems rather harsh for a movie that I found, as I recall, quite enjoyable. I'd give it three stars. Yeah, it does have a similar comedic formula to previous movies. However, I wouldn't say that it would distract you from the overall appeal of the movie.

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    Diane S.

    Great movie! Lots of funny parts and meaningful moments too. My boys have been watching this one for years, they laugh every time. Its very clean compared to some of the movies now. Some language, not too offensive however. A small picture of a naked woman on a deck of cards. we never tire of this one! We will watch for years to come!!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Ellen M.

    9

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