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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. |
