The Silver Streak
Added 9/12/2009
One of Gene Wilder's best movies and you will laugh through the whole movie. It's just one mishap after another. It also has a good cast for the characters.
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A train ride to remember
Added 8/22/2009
I remember seeing this film upon its first release, and really enjoyed it. Scriptwise, it's really no more than lightweight Hitchcock fare. Gene Wilder--one of my favorite comic actors--plays it fairly straight through the first half. Then the real fun begins when he runs into Richard Pryor's character halfway through. This was the beginning of a great screen partnership (that restroom scene with Pryor trying to teach Wilder how to be black has to be one of the funniest moments in screen history) which took both Wilder & Pryor through four films ("Stir Crazy" was hilarious; the last two were disappointing). What chemistry!
The supporting cast is top-notch. Jill Clayburgh is sort of shoe-horned into the damsel-in-distress leading lady role; but she's so engaging that you can't take your eyes off her. Ned Beatty is the conventioner (aka federal agent) who warns Wilder of the danger. Patrick McGoohan is sophisticated villainy as Devereau. Ray Walston is weasally fun as Devereau's right-hand thug. And an underused Scatman Crothers gives some light comic touches as the train's porter.
A blend of comedy, action, suspense & mystery, "Silver Streak" is slightly dated but still lots of fun!
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Amazon Came Through!
Added 6/21/2009
My sister tried various outlets searching for this film. She wanted it as a special gift for a friend. I suggested Amazon and..there it was. It has provided many hours of enjoyment for her friend. For that reason we give both Amazon and Silver Streak five stars.
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Gene Wilder is great!!!!
Added 4/14/2009
I hadn't watched this in a while. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Comedy, adventure, mystery -- all wrapped up in great movie.
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My husband loves this movie! Received in a timely fashion and in good condition!
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The Silver Streak
Added 9/12/2009
One of Gene Wilder's best movies and you will laugh through the whole movie. It's just one mishap after another. It also has a good cast for the characters.
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A train ride to remember
Added 8/22/2009
I remember seeing this film upon its first release, and really enjoyed it. Scriptwise, it's really no more than lightweight Hitchcock fare. Gene Wilder--one of my favorite comic actors--plays it fairly straight through the first half. Then the real fun begins when he runs into Richard Pryor's character halfway through. This was the beginning of a great screen partnership (that restroom scene with Pryor trying to teach Wilder how to be black has to be one of the funniest moments in screen history) which took both Wilder & Pryor through four films ("Stir Crazy" was hilarious; the last two were disappointing). What chemistry!
The supporting cast is top-notch. Jill Clayburgh is sort of shoe-horned into the damsel-in-distress leading lady role; but she's so engaging that you can't take your eyes off her. Ned Beatty is the conventioner (aka federal agent) who warns Wilder of the danger. Patrick McGoohan is sophisticated villainy as Devereau. Ray Walston is weasally fun as Devereau's right-hand thug. And an underused Scatman Crothers gives some light comic touches as the train's porter.
A blend of comedy, action, suspense & mystery, "Silver Streak" is slightly dated but still lots of fun!
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Amazon Came Through!
Added 6/21/2009
My sister tried various outlets searching for this film. She wanted it as a special gift for a friend. I suggested Amazon and..there it was. It has provided many hours of enjoyment for her friend. For that reason we give both Amazon and Silver Streak five stars.
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