The Dream Team (1989)

Dream Team DVD

I would highly recommend this movie. It was most enjoyable, funny, touching without violence, sex or offensive language. The actors were perfectly selected for their characters. I loved the way. Their characters evolve in their relationship with one another, as well as individually. July 22, 2008

"Swing and a Miss...."

In case you have not seen this movie, the line above comes from Ianuzzi, the Phil Rizutto want a be. Okay, you have four patience coming from the Trenton hospital for the clinically insane who are on a 'field trip' to a Yankee game.

You start off with a few neat surprises at the beginning while they are in the hospital. Then you get to see them for the first time out of the hospital, driving along the NJ Turnpike, viewing the twin towers. Billy says: Hey what the heck, we're already here, let's throw up the other one. claiming he was one of the architects. The banter back and forth between the patients sounds a lot like lockeroom banter.

When they finally make it to a stop in NY, things get ugly for the Doc and very difficult for them. Seemingly, the message subtlely being given is that there is very little difference between those who are institutionalized and some on the 'outside.' Witness the professionals hitting on the waitress in the restauarant, the guys at the bar, Jack getting a witness. What a hoot, even a man dressed up like a chicken, think about it, it is crazy.

You will get to really like Jack - the religious psychotic, Henry - the clean freak, Ianuzzi - the catatonic and Billy - the one with the tendency toward violence.

Although some may say this is too much poking fun at those with limitations, the story is actually a touching one with a hint of hope. Here you have four individuals who see that they may, if given a chance, get another shot at life as it could be.

Enjoy the dream team and see it often, definately worth the price, the time and the mesage. May 22, 2008

The Dream Team

Even though I saw this movie several times, many years ago, it is a very entertaining one and good for all seasons. The acting is terrific! April 12, 2008

A True Classic!

The Dream Team is a True Cult Classic! I Love This Film....
Who Can forget the outstanding performence by the Late Peter Boyle. Michael Keaton , Christopher Lloyd and Stephen Furst delivering Superb Performences!

A True Cult Classic!! March 14, 2008

We Miss You Peter Boyle

I like this movie a lot. Classic Michael Keaton and Peter Boyle. A group of 4 guys in a mental hospital are taken by their counselor to a baseball game in New York. But they don't make it. Happening upon a crime their counselor is knocked out and taken to the hospital leaving the 4 on their own. Keaton is a compulsive over aggressive liar. Peter Boyle believes he is Jesus. Stephen Furst just watches TV and talks like a sport announcer, when he does talk. Christopher Lloyd is a standout as obsessive compulsive who believes he's a doctor. Great movie, you must be crazy yourself if you don't like it. February 13, 2008

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