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Dunston Checks In (1995)
Released By: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Genre: Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Ken Kwapis
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Faye Dunaway, Jason Alexander, Paul Reubens, Rupert Everett, Eric Lloyd, Glenn Shadix
Published ID: 6098
UPC: 024543034827,
Plot: A nervous hotel manager has all sorts of monkey business to deal with (actually orangutan business, but you get the idea) in this comedy for the family. Robert Grant (Jason Alexander) is the manager of The Majestic Hotel, a large and highly luxurious five-star facility. Grant is harried, overworked, and wants to take his two sons, Kyle (Eric Lloyd) and Brian (Graham Sack), on a well-deserved vacation, but when the owner of the Majestic, Mrs. Dubrow (Faye Dunnaway), hears that the hotel is being considered for the newly-minted and very prestigious six-star rating by the Le Monde Guide, it falls on Robert to make sure that everything is perfect when the guide's staff arrives. Since the inspectors will arrive unannounced, Robert has to chase after anyone who looks like they could be a VIP, so he finds himself giving the star treatment to new guest Lord Rutledge (Rupert Everett) when he spots Rutledge using a pocket camera to snap pictures in the lobby. However, Rutledge is actually a skilled jewel thief who has come to the Majestic to take advantage of its wealthy clientele, and he's arrived with his pet orangutan, Dunston, who has been trained to be Rutledge's partner in crime. Dunston gets lost in the hotel's air duct system; Kyle finds the friendly ape and discovers he makes a great playmate, which makes things all the more difficult for Robert. Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman) also appears as a trigger-happy animal control officer. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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You'll Go Ape For This Movie
Added 11/15/2009

This family filled fun movie is great for kids and adults alike. this movie is really good. and fun for everyone. I Recommend it for everyone
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My DVD: Dunston Checks In
Added 9/12/2009

The DVD Movie was delivered in good Condition, Fast Delivery and the pacage was not Ripped, the Movie played good and my Family loved it, So I have to give this DVD Movie 100% and I would be glad to buy from the person or company again.
Thanks From Roy Maricle

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A Pleasant Surprise, Especially Dunaway
Added 2/8/2009

This was surprisingly entertaining and with a few minor exceptions, very inoffensive family fare. It's another one of those adults-and-kids-can-both-enjoy flicks with a number of lines that border on being too much for kids but are still tame for adults - close, but safe. There are also some funny special effects and some good slapstick humor.

Being basically a kids' film, the main child, played by Eric Lloyd is cute but a little too spoiled for me but he's tolerable, as is his brother. Jason Alexander is the father, a very likable subdued guy but a little too lenient.

The real surprise in this cast is Faye Dunaway. Usually playing hard-edged types, she is the opposite in here which is kind of refreshing to see. She shows a nice comedic touch. The chimpanzee is probably the most entertaining, which is the idea, but so is the villain played by Rupert Evert. In other words, there are a lot of likable characters in this movie.

This a "sleeper:" an underrated film that a lot of people would enjoy. I'm sorry it never got much "press."

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
dustin checks in
Added 10/15/2008

this dvd arrived here really fast and very well packed
thank you

from
danielle moore

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Dunkston Checks In DVD
Added 4/28/2008

Very Fun Movie, Cute boys and an orangutan have a special bond.
Full of laughs and a sweet bond with their father.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
You'll Go Ape For This Movie
Added 11/15/2009

This family filled fun movie is great for kids and adults alike. this movie is really good. and fun for everyone. I Recommend it for everyone
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My DVD: Dunston Checks In
Added 9/12/2009

The DVD Movie was delivered in good Condition, Fast Delivery and the pacage was not Ripped, the Movie played good and my Family loved it, So I have to give this DVD Movie 100% and I would be glad to buy from the person or company again.
Thanks From Roy Maricle

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A Pleasant Surprise, Especially Dunaway
Added 2/8/2009

This was surprisingly entertaining and with a few minor exceptions, very inoffensive family fare. It's another one of those adults-and-kids-can-both-enjoy flicks with a number of lines that border on being too much for kids but are still tame for adults - close, but safe. There are also some funny special effects and some good slapstick humor.

Being basically a kids' film, the main child, played by Eric Lloyd is cute but a little too spoiled for me but he's tolerable, as is his brother. Jason Alexander is the father, a very likable subdued guy but a little too lenient.

The real surprise in this cast is Faye Dunaway. Usually playing hard-edged types, she is the opposite in here which is kind of refreshing to see. She shows a nice comedic touch. The chimpanzee is probably the most entertaining, which is the idea, but so is the villain played by Rupert Evert. In other words, there are a lot of likable characters in this movie.

This a "sleeper:" an underrated film that a lot of people would enjoy. I'm sorry it never got much "press."

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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