Amos & Andrew [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Amos & Andrew [VHS]
Movie Review: Pretty good, Mr. Cage
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie may just be under 3 stars; it may be around 2 3/4 stars, but that's neither here nor there. I love Nicolas Cage's movies and I like Samuel L. Jackson as well. I'm sorry to say that I did not see the original "Amos And Andy" film; so I have no comparison there, but in comparing it with other Cage movies, it's pretty funny.Cage and Jackson play almost reverse roles as to how blacks and whites are viewed in modern society. Nicolas Cage plays the part of Amos Odell, a dirty convict. And on the other side we have Jackson playing Andrew Sterling, a famous black man who thinks that because he lived in a majority-white town that all whites hate him. So as Andrew (I don't know why they changed the name from Andy to Andrew--maybe to make it more 'professional' or something) moves into a new town, his neighbors spy a black man (Jackson) in what they didn't know was his house, standing by a stereo. And of course, being the simplistic white peoples they are, they call the police; assuming he was stealing his neighbor's stereo. Funny, in itself...
I'll stop there, I don't want to give away the story or the ending here. You'll have to watch it for yourself and decide whether you like it or not. If you enjoy either Nicolas Cage or Samuel L. Jackson movies, you may enjoy this one.
Movie Review: A case study of white New York liberals.
Summary: 4 Stars
But it was pretty funny, don't get me wrong. Andrew Sterling(Sam Jackson) is finally able to move out of the city, where rascism has plagued him for many years. Cath! He moves to a small town, and is wecolmed by his new neighbors. Welcolmed with gun battles. So, in a plot to save face, the sherrif send Amos O'Dell(Nick Cage) to pretend to be who they were shooting at. Televison crews and black party leaders descend on the town.... Not bad, I've watched it a few timesMovie Review: Fun In Film
Summary: 3 Stars
You have a couple of choices when viewing a "light" comedy like Amos & Andrew. Number one, you can watch the film and look for something that really sticks to your ribs (and not find just that), or, you can sit back for an hour and a half and have a little fun! I suggest you try the latter and have yourself a few genuine belly laughs! This movie is fun, well acted and a nice ride through the early ninetys attitude change on the race issues that are rapidly changing in todays vast movie field.Movie Review: Nicolas Cage Does it Again
Summary: 4 Stars
Ok, this film isn't one for the Academy Awards. But it is entertaining, and it has more truth to it than some of us might like to admit. Cage is funny as the hapless white convict, and Jackson is credible in his role as the successful black man who is viewed with suspicion in the mostly white world he's entered. The pace is not too slow, and in addition to making me smile, it also made me think a little. Maltin's use of the term "agonizing" should be reserved for movies like "Striptease" and "The Water Boy."Movie Review: very weak film
Summary: 1 Stars
another stereotype film that is dumb&forgettable.Nicholas Cage is a alright actor at times.Samuel Jackson is one of the best actors today in Hollywood but this film is bland.stay away.