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15 years after its release, My Cousin Vinny still commands the laughs it did after the first viewing. With a clever plot, great cast, and hilarious dialogue, the full two hours of My Cousin Vinny are laugh out loud funny.
When two young New Yorkers are falsely identified and accused of a murder they didn't commit, one of them calls his cousin the attorney to represent them in the Alabama courtroom.
Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei are perfect together and every scene they're in is perfect. Every premise is set up perfectly and the comedic timing is dead on. The styles have definitely changed, but even in their early 90s clothes they manage to look cool.
The DVD doesn't contain many extras, just a lot of trailers for the film, but with a classic like this, you'll be too busy rewatching the movie to need any special features.
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Check back later for the answer - I love this movie and have watched it TOO MANY TIMES. Pesci and his fiancee are both hilarious in their low-key approach to saving Vinni's cousins from an erroneous murder rap.
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Possibly the best comedy of all time, this is one of those movies that is still funny and entertaining no matter how many times you watch it. And at less than 10 bucks, it is a bargain and well worth adding to your DVD collection. I still remember when this was first released on VHS and bought it then and couldn't wait to purchase it on DVD.
The are a couple of negative aspects of the DVD however. The sound overall is poor, the music score is dodgy and the volume of the sound is recorded a little too soft. And sadly there is limited special features on the disc, with only a commentary track from the director and two trailers.
On the positive side, the picture quality is excellent and looks great on a wide screen tv. This is a very solid movie with outstanding performances from the cast, especially Joe Pesci as Vinny and Marisa Tomei as his fiance Lisa. There was a rumour she only won the supporting actress oscar after her name was accidently read out, I don't believe that could be true, and even if it was, she definitely deserved it as this is her finest performance.
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Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei shine (Academny Award for Marissa for this role and well deserved!!!). Whenever we want to watch a movie for pure enjoyment, this is one of the ones we pick. We saw it at the theater, wore out the VHS, and recently purchased it on DVD. A must have for any collection.
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"My Cousin Vinny" is an underrated gem. Or actually, I suppose (here, at least) it's not so underrated, as there are more than 100 people in agreement with me. If you're thinking about getting it, but not sure -- do! Fred Gwynne is terrific in his last film role. Marisa Tomei (Oscar debate notwithstanding) is also "dead-on balls accurate" as Mona Lisa, a tough-talking, out-of-work hairdresser from Brooklyn. And of course, Joe Pesci is absolutely perfect as Vinny. Just coming out of "Goodfellas" a couple of years before, he's a comedy revelation. Sure, he was funny in "Home Alone", but nothing like as funny as he is here.
The rest of the cast deliver very strong character performances as well. From the state's attorney played by Lane Smith to the county sheriff played by Bruce McGill. Ralph Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield are also great as the two defendants. And don't miss Austin Pendleton's hilarious turn as a public defender with stage fright. Classic!
I used to know the dialogue pretty much backwards and forwards, and even now, 15 years later, I still watch the movie every so often and find myself quoting lines.
Note: The DVD has almost no special features at all. Disappointing. Maybe we can look forward to a special edition at some point in the future. Still, when you're looking for a pick-me-up, you can't go wrong with "My Cousin Vinny", so I recommend getting the DVD anyway -- special features or not.
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