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L.A. Story (1991) Reviews

L.A. Story (1991)
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Steve Martin wrote and stars in this look at the promise and dreamtime of Los Angeles culture. Martin stars as Harris K. Telemacher, a light-hearted television weatherman who does wacky comedy in lieu of reports since, being in L.A., he has very little weather to report. He spends his time roller-skating through museums and spending time with California's beautiful people. But Telemacher is fired and discovers that his girlfriend Trudi (Marilu Henner) is having an affair. He walks away from the relationship and re-evaluates his life, getting advice from a friendly electronic highway road sign. The sign suggests that he call SanDeE (Sarah Jessica Parker), a sprightly and attractive Valley Girl he met in a clothing store. With SanDeE he experiences a liberating and carefree spirit. But Telemacher comes to realize that he has actually fallen in love with Sara (Victoria Tennant), a tuba-playing British journalist who is in California to do a feature on Los Angeles lifestyles. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, (more)
Director(s):
Mick Jackson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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(14 member reviews)  

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KIM M.

This movie is funny and witty on so many levels. You will not enjoy it as much if you are not familiar with Shakespeare. The intelligence of the humor lies in Steve Martin's subtle and not so subtle references to Shakespeare. You have got to have that background to "get" the jokes.

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Aileen T.

I've always loved this movie, it's such a great commentary on the California lifestyle. One of My favorite Steve Martin movies!

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DEBRA D.

As comfortable as a favorite pair of shoes.

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Conrad T.

This movie was rather disjointed; not one of Steve Martin's better efforts.

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Marlene S.

One of my favorite movies! Funny and thought-provoking at the same time. It pokes fun at so many silly things we think are essential (but really aren't!). The love story is touching, too.

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Thomas D.

Interesting characters; especially Martin, Parker and Tennant. Sometimes more crude than necessary but generally interesting. Parker steals the show with her character. Martin and Tennant are predictable.

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Mary D.

It was good, but not great. Not Steve Martin's best.

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Debbie W.

It was OK, entertainng but non memorable.

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Glen P D.

Tried to be funny. Though there were some laughs throughout, there's not much substance here.

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Ryan B.

A few misc. laughs. An interesting perspective on the city where I was born and raised. Still not quite interesting. If I had it to do over, I wouldn't have chosen this one.

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    KIM M.

    This movie is funny and witty on so many levels. You will not enjoy it as much if you are not familiar with Shakespeare. The intelligence of the humor lies in Steve Martin's subtle and not so subtle references to Shakespeare. You have got to have that background to "get" the jokes.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Aileen T.

    I've always loved this movie, it's such a great commentary on the California lifestyle. One of My favorite Steve Martin movies!

    Yes   |   No

     
    DEBRA D.

    As comfortable as a favorite pair of shoes.

    Yes   |   No

     
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