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      The Out-of-Towners

      PG-13 Released Apr 2, 1999 1 hr. 32 min. Comedy List
      28% 39 Reviews Tomatometer 32% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score With the children out of the house, Henry (Steve Martin) and Nancy Clark (Goldie Hawn) head to New York City to embrace their cosmopolitan dreams. Henry has set up a job interview with an advertising firm, and Nancy hopes to add some spice to their marriage. But nothing goes according to plan for the couple, as they endure lost luggage, muggers, a diffident desk clerk (John Cleese) and a disastrous tour of the city that never sleeps -- and won't leave them alone! Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Feb 28 Buy Now

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      Solid source material and a cast of talented comedians aren't enough to make The Out-of-Towners worth hosting on a screen of any size.

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      Daniel M Very average comedy with a few good moments. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/23 Full Review Adam E Seven years after they first worked together on Housesitter, Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn reunited in this 1999 remake of Neil Simon's The Out-Of-Towners in which a couple from Ohio on their way to a critical job interview find themselves lost in New York City as their marriage is put to the ultimate test. While a remake of Arthur Hiller's original film wasn't entirely necessary, this seemed like a fun project considering the cast involved. Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis weren't exactly the most upbeat duo in the 1970 film, which admittedly helped cement their characters' stressful journey, so there was definitely room for a lighter take. Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn make an instantly likable team and John Cleese, in a kind of Basil Fawlty update role, nearly steals the show as the rude hotel manager. A lot happens to the Clarks during their catastrophic trip and the couple's relationship is very reminiscent of Jane Fonda and Robert Redford's in the movie Barefoot In The Park, also written by Neil Simon: chaotic but ultimately quite sweet. There are amusing and likable aspects to this movie but it really is the cast that holds the whole thing together as the script just lacks knockout jokes​ and memorable set ups. Planes, Trains and Automobiles expertly juggled hilarious visual gags, sharp, funny lines and heartfelt emotional moments but The Out-Of-Towners is a lot patchier and you never feel like the Clarks' relationship is in any real danger. This is partly due to the slightly underwritten script but also the occasionally heavy-handed approach to the comedy in this film, whether it's through the overblown score or actors having to overcompensate for potentially funny sequences with sadly no payoff. More often than not, however, they'll still at least get a smile out of you. It may not be as good as Housesitter but The Out-Of-Towners, which was a resounding flop back in the day, is nowhere near as bad as its reputation suggests. It's not always as sharp or as funny as it could have been, granted, but it has tons of charm, a cozy light-hearted tone and enough laughs to make it worth a watch. Harmless fun. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/06/23 Full Review Dean J Great film and funny amazing. Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn are so funny Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review d c A very funny movie. Modernized slapstick with a lively plot. Martin and Hawn are a well-matched comedy team. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Quality comedic talents Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn are trapped in this abysmal, sleepy and mostly unfunny late 90's comedy. The script is so poor forcing the film to have only one positive attribute, the dual-performance from it's stars. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review robert p A re-do of a far superior movie, I hate redo's and no chemistry between actors. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: C- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Russell Smith Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a decent-enough endeavor that, although consistently entertaining, never quite becomes the classic that one might’ve anticipated. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 25, 2022 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault The film has its moments, but Martin and Hawn seem held back, imprisoned by the dumb mechanics of the Murphy’s Law scenario. Rated: D Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media Sex talk and slapstick violence in screwball comedy remake. Rated: 3/5 Jan 28, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis With the children out of the house, Henry (Steve Martin) and Nancy Clark (Goldie Hawn) head to New York City to embrace their cosmopolitan dreams. Henry has set up a job interview with an advertising firm, and Nancy hopes to add some spice to their marriage. But nothing goes according to plan for the couple, as they endure lost luggage, muggers, a diffident desk clerk (John Cleese) and a disastrous tour of the city that never sleeps -- and won't leave them alone!
      Director
      Sam Weisman
      Executive Producer
      Christine Peters, Philip E. Thomas
      Screenwriter
      Neil Simon, Marc Lawrence
      Distributor
      Paramount Pictures
      Production Co
      Paramount Pictures
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 2, 1999, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 1, 2012
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $28.5M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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