Angela Visser Movies
The first of several sight gag and slapstick-rich comedies he produced without the team of Jerry Zucker, David Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, this lowbrow comedy from executive producer and star Leslie Nielsen suffers by comparison to his work with the "ZAZ" team. Nielsen plays Dick Steele, secret agent WD-40, called out of retirement to stop the world-conquering plans of his old nemesis, General Rancor (Andy Griffith), an armless madman determined to avenge himself upon Steele (who is responsible for Rancor's lack of appendages). With the help of Russian agent Veronique Ukrinsky (Nicolette Sheridan), Steele prepares to battle Rancor at his tropical island lair, where the daughter of Steele's long-ago love is being held captive. Along the way, such films as True Lies (1994), Speed (1994), Jurassic Park (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994), and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) are spoofed. Director Richard Friedberg had previously directed Nielsen in a series of automobile rental commercials and goofy "how-to" golf videos. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, (more)
- 1995
Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) volunteers to monkey-sit Marcel -- who promptly escapes. The thrill of chasing Marcel down arouses something in Ross (David Schwimmer), who makes his move on Rachel. Alas, this cozy tête-à-tête is ruined by the untimely arrival of Rachel's ex-fiancé, the former Mr. Potato Head (aka Barry Farber [Mitchell Whitfield]). The denouement hinges on a tense showdown with the eccentric Mr. Heckles (Larry Hankin) and trigger-happy animal catcher Luisa (Megan Cavanagh). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Eric (Will Friedle), Cory (Ben Savage), Shawn (Rider Strong) and Topanga (Danielle Fishel) plan to spend New Year's Eve at a party. That all of them would end up stranded in a stalled subway car is the furthest thought from their minds--so guess what happens? Making matters worse (if such a thing is possible), Eric is steamed at Cory for inadvertently ruining his hot date with supermodel Rebecca-Alexa (Angela Visser). Watch for future Buffy the Vampire Slayer costar Charisma Carpenter as a caterer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
- R
Jerry is totally besotted by the beautiful Monica and is so desperate to have her that he resorts to hypnosis to win her over. This zany comedy chronicles the consequences. Unfortunately, while he has her entranced, something goes wrong and after she awakens, she decides to take a vow of celibacy and join a convent. Jerry is still obsessed and decides to dress up as a priest and follow her there. He then dresses up as a nun to get even closer. More trouble ensues when a gangster sneaks into the convent to look for a cache of stolen diamonds. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
The low-budget "Killer Tomatoes" series closed with this fourth chapter starring a returning John Astin as the resurrected Professor Gangrene, who resurfaces in France to continue his ongoing plot for world domination through the care and maintenance of the title fruit. Hoping to bank on his sidekick's resemblance to King Louis XVII (long prophesied to return to his throne), Gangrene sends his armies of tomato-monsters (who sport snarling, feral faces and one-liners this time out) to eliminate those who stand in his way. Among them is the nominal "hero," a has-been actor (Marc Price) spurred by the vacillating affections of winsome Parisian Marie (Angela Visser) to join the French army against the Juicy Red Menace. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
