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Housesitter (1992)
Released By: MCA Universal Home Video   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MCA Universal Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Frank Oz
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Dana Delany, Donald Moffat, Goldie Hawn, Julie Harris, Steve Martin
Published ID: 1815
UPC: 025192031922,
Plot: In this romantic comedy from director Frank Oz, Steve Martin plays Boston architect Newton Davis, an impulsive dreamer who builds a bucolic dream home for his girlfriend (Dana Delany) as a means of proposing to her -- only she turns him down. Three months later, the depressed Davis meets a waitress who calls herself Gwen (Goldie Hawn), though pretending to be Hungarian proves to be only the first of her many deceptions. Davis has a one-night stand with Gwen during which he tells her the sad story of the house, which remains unoccupied just outside the city in his hometown of Dobbs Mills, because he can't bear to sell it. Following what seems to be a familiar path for this con artist, Gwen locates the house, figuring she can take up residence without anyone noticing. During a trip to the local grocery, she ends up telling the proprietor she's Davis' wife while trying to charge her purchases to his account. When she offers the same story to a local furniture dealer (Donald Moffat), unaware he's Davis' father, it triggers a string of fabrications in which the shocked Davis unwittingly becomes a co-conspirator. Seeing an opportunity of his own, Davis allows Gwen to stay in the house and agrees to go along with her story in hopes of winning back his jealous ex. Of course, this also necessitates outlandish lie upon outlandish lie, leaving the whole enterprise forever on the verge of collapse. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide
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Isn't it Time For A Wide-Screen Version?
Added 8/26/2009

I love this film, but I don't enjoy watching full screen movies on my wide-screen TV. Some DVD's get reissued every five minutes, while others seem to be forgotten. It can't be because this was a small independent production. Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, have hardly been forgotten. What's the deal?? And what about "Private Benjamin"? Is it a Goldie Hawn thing?
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teedieb
Added 6/28/2009

Very satisfied....product arrived as scheduled and in perfect condition! Will order from provider again. Thank you!
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Classic
Added 6/4/2009

I can't say much that the other reviewers of this film haven't already said. This is a wickedly funny and fantastic movie that is darkly humorous and entertaining, along with a wonderful, positive message (and lessons learned!) Everyone was great in their roles, and the ending just about knocked me out of my seat.
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Wicked Funny
Added 5/24/2009

I've loved this movie for as long as I can remember. Its a very uniques story about what can happen when you can live forever. Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep are just amazing. Its laugh out loud funny
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Funniest Movie with these two
Added 5/19/2009

This is one of my all time favorites, the movie is comical, the stars in the film are awesome. This has always been a family favorite and always waited for it to play on cable. Now we have our own copy.
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Some 'classic Steve Martin' moments
Added 10/6/2009

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Hush now, don't ye cry

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It's an Irishhhhh Lulabyeyi!

Steve and Goldie in good form! It's hard to imagine anyone regretting owning this on DVD.

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Goldie as delightful as ever
Added 8/12/2009

It is nice to watch these brilliant actors having fun in front of the camera in pleasant surroundings, supported by a good team of performers. Goldie Hawn is funny and her smile priceless. Although a fine comedienne, Goldie draws heavily on her spectacular legs and posterior in this movie. Fully aware of her features, she doesn't hesitate making the most of them. However, the story is, as usual in this kind of movies, rather impossible and quite unbelievable, so the content of Goldie's wranglers not only support her, but the whole movie as well. Watching it is one way getting in good mood without overloading the brain activity.
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A lovely, feel good movie
Added 4/12/2009

This is such a charming movie. Goldie Hawn the scammer and straight laced Steve Martin make an enjoyable on-screen couple. I have seen this movie dozens of times and I have not tired of the storyline or the scenery. Pop the popcorn and settle in! This light, fun film will not disappoint.
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