Overview of slapstick of another kind, 1984, directed by steven paul, with ben frank, ken johnson, pat morita, at turner classic movies. Rather miserable rendition of a kurt vonnegut novel. It was filmed in 1982, and released in march 1984 by both the s. Slapstick of another kind is a movie that could have been good if it took itself a little bit more seriously, or didnt rely so much on childish behaviour and special effects. Slapstick of another kind is a 1984 american comic science fiction film starring jerry lewis, madeline kahn and marty feldman. Sadly for the parents, these two kids are really ugly, stupid and deformed. Complete your michael legrand morton stevens collection. This seems to be largely agreed upon as the worst jerry lewis movie and one of the worst movies of all time. For those who havent heard of the film slapstick of another kind 1982, heres some text from. Michel legrand morton stevens slapstick of another. This movie had jerry lewis, madeline kahn in the lead roles of the film premise no data available. Slapstick of another kind 1982 steven paul, jerry lewis. Everybody tells me that its so hard to make it its so hard to break in theres no way to fake it everybody tells me that its wrong what im. Slapstick of another kind 1982 12 out of 4 jerry lewis and madeline kahn play a married couple who give birth to a twin boy and girl also played by lewis and kahn.
A rich, beautiful couple give birth to deformed alien twins who, when their heads are together, are the smartest kids on the planet. Slapstick of another kind 1982 slapstick of another kind. Slapstick of another kind, up the creek, strangers kiss. Aug 21, 2014 slapstick of another kind is a movie that could have been good if it took itself a little bit more seriously, or didnt rely so much on childish behaviour and special effects. Slapstick of another kind buy posters from buy this poster from moviegoods buy this soundtrack from search ebay for slapstick of another kind slapstick of another kind 1982 composers. Slapstick of another kind is a slapstick comedy and science fiction film that combines several layers of humor mixed in with a crazy science theme. Slapstick of another kind 1984 pglewis and kahn play dual roles as an alien brother and sister and their adoptive earth parents, who are being pursued by u. December 25, 2018 december 25, 2018 firstmagnitude 785 views 0 comments 1984, slapstick of another kind, strangers kiss, the.
Jan 30, 20 1982 madeline kahn, jerry lewis, marty feldman considered one of the worst films ever made but being a huge madeline kahn fan i had to see it, and have seen. Slapstick of another kind original motion picture soundtrack. Slapstick definition, broad comedy characterized by boisterous action, as the throwing of pies in actors faces, mugging, and obvious farcical situations and jokes. Jerry lewis, madeline kahn, marty feldman, john abbott, jim backus, samuel fuller, merv griffin, pat morita, orson. Motion pictures provided even greater opportunities for visual gags, and comedians charlie chaplin, harold lloyd, buster keaton, and mack sennetts keystone. Michel legrand european version morton stevens us version released in. Its true that 1972s slaughterhouse five didnt completely suck, but that should be viewed as the exception and not the rule. Synonyms for slapstick include comedy, farce, humour, humor, burlesque, knockabout, knockabout comedy, physical comedy, vaudeville and satire. Instead of being a weary lament on loneliness, intelligence, and family, slapstick of another kind becomes a broad comedy about a pair of. Of all the half star rated films ive seen 18, including this, slapstick of another kind isnt the worst in any one way. Slapstick of another kind is a dreadful mess of a movie and unfortunately not the kind whose badness inspires at least a modicum of entertainment. Slapstick of another kind is an american comic science fiction film starring jerry lewis, madeline kahn and marty. Slapstick of another kind contributor names steven paul director morton stevens composer created published usa.
Slapstick of another kind, up the creek, strangers kiss, the stone boy, 1984 december 25, 2018 december 25, 2018 firstmagnitude 797 views 0 comments 1984. Kurt vonnegut may or may not have written the film version of slapstick he is credited with the screenplay on the version simply entitled slapstick, while another version entitled slapstick of another kind credits director steven paul. Clips like these can be found on the media funhouse blog, located at. In slapstick of another kind, however, the separation between these siblings screams thirdact conflict.
Kurt vonnegut books are very difficult to translate to the screen, but the novelist deserves none of the blame for the film, as it is a travesty of his work, taking only the barebones premise and. Slapstick of another kind, up the creek, strangers kiss, the. From the way the source material was adapted, down to the selection of the song to play over the end credits, every single decision is a horrific misstep. In pauls adaptation, the title of which is often written with parenthesis slapstick of another kind, perhaps as a postproduction touch to greaten the distance between the film and its original source wilbur and eliza are the offspring of an alien father, portrayed in a bookending voiceover by orson welles that acts more as a poor. Only kurt vonnegut could write a story in which the worlds ugliest babies neanderthaloid twins named wilbur and eliza swain are also its. Slapstick of another kind 1984 the chinese try to kidnap wilbur jerry lewis and eliza madeline kahn, supersmart twins from another planet. Find release information for slapstick of another kind 1984 steven paul on allmovie. Slapstick of another kind is an english movie directed by steven paul released in the year 1984. Slapstick of another kind 1982 directed by steven paul. Slapstick meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Jerry lewis, madeline kahn, the worst vonnegut adaptation youtube. Slapstick of another kind 1982 steven paul, jerry lewis, madeline kahn, marty feldman july 28, 2018 caleb swain and his wife lutetia are a rich couple deemed to be the most beautiful of all the beautiful people by the press. Source for information on slapstick of another kind. With jerry lewis, madeline kahn, marty feldman, john abbott.
Jerry lewis, madeline kahn, the worst vonnegut adaptation. Slapstick of another kind slapstick nonusa format, pal, reg. Slapstick of another kind 1984 steven paul releases. Slapstick, a type of physical comedy characterized by broad humour, absurd situations, and vigorous, usually violent action. Read about the slapstick of another kind dvd and browse other dvd movies. Paul threw out 70 percent of vonneguts novel, destroyed its bittersweet tone. This dismal scifi comedy is based on a novel by kurt vonnegut and features jerry lewis and madeline kahn in dual roles as wealthy, respected parents who. The story is about a rich couple named caleb and letitia who give birth to a set of alien and deformed twins. Whatever the case, the film is so far removed from the joyous absurdity of kurt vonneguts universe that.
Weve found 50 scripts matching slapstick of another kind sort. For those who havent heard of the film slapstick of another kind 1982, heres some text from yours truly, from the former funhouse blog. Paul companyserendipity entertainment releasing company and international film marketing. It was filmed in 1982, released in march 1984 by both the s.
The only purpose slapstick of another kind can serve along with breakfast of champions is that there should never, ever, ever be another movie adaptation of a kurt vonnegut novel. Slapstick of another kind 1984 cast and crew moviefone. Slapstick synonyms, slapstick antonyms merriamwebster. The book was adapted into the 1982 film slapstick of another kind. Popular a z another cinderella story erik patterson 2008. See the full list of slapstick of another kind cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The plot is so hard to follow and, well, its not as if the movie really cares about the plot too much. Slapstick reached another zenith during the late 19th century in english and american musichall entertainment and vaudeville, and such english stars as george formby and gracie fields carried its popularity well into the 20th century. The slapstick comic, more than a mere funnyman or buffoon, must often be an acrobat, a stunt performer, and something of a magiciana master of uninhibited action and perfect timing. Read the slapstick of another kind movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Slapstick of another kind, up the creek, strangers kiss, the stone boy, 1984. Slapstick of another kind 1982 slapstick of another. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies.
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