Then there is his side kick fellow professor played by Orlando Jones who is blessed with some of the funniest lines in the movie. In his role as Prof Harry Phineas Block he discovers the meteorite in his role as local representative of the USGS. Finally we have Sean William Scott who hasn't made a single film worth shit ever but finally lands on his feet as the hapless firefighter-in-waiting Wayne Grey. This completes the odd-ball crew of misfits So, why but this on DVD? Because it is so inoffensive and charming. We have watched it dozens of times and haven't got bored. It is now a firm family favourite. If you haven't seen it for a while you would develop a need to see it again. What's the magic? Yes, it is funny. Yes, it has a thumping good soundtrack. But it is more than that. The obvious chemistry between the actors is marvellous. They deliver one-liner after one-liner so memorable that you'll end up quoting this movie at length: for example "There is always time for lubricant!", "Great-gogo-mogah!", "Ready for lunch, or have you already eaten?", "Let's shampoo us some aliens!", "Nasty", "That's a face for Radio!" to name but a few.  The script was originally not meant to be funny. Ivan Reitman rewrote the serious sci-fi horror as a comedy. The 'fruit-basket' scene where Duchovny shows his arse was actually the actor's idea as was Julianne Moore's character's clumsiness. Head and Shoulders does not actually contain selenium sulphide unless you buy the Intensive Treatment Shampoo. The colour of the shampoo in the movie is pink. In the UK it is blue. Duchovny turned down a role in "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" to be in "Evolution". There is an obvious continuity goof in the scene with the shoplifter in the dressing-room. Her clothes change between shots.
So there you have it - one of the funniest movies you will ever see - with a great cast. Enjoy. | 
