Thanks for the memories!

Pretty Good

A Disappointing Continuation

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

'Armed and Dangerous' is Funny in Parts. The humor does work, but only in bits. Overall, an above-average fare! 'Armed and Dangerous' Synopsis: A fired cop and a useless lawyer sign up as security guards and find they've joined a corrupt union.'Armed and Dangerous' runs for a brief 84-minutes, and to give its due, some of the jokes are crackling. But, some fall flat. Also, the lack of some dumb dialogue disheartens. The Screenplay isn't without merit, but it isn't as funny as it ought to have been. Mark L. Lester's Direction is passable. Performance-Wise: The Late/Great John Candy is in good form. He contributes enormously in the goings-on. Eugene Levy is strictly okay. Meg Ryan is very charming. Kenneth McMillan & Robert Loggia are adequate.On the whole, 'Armed and Dangerous' is harmless, but not hilarious.

While most reviews describe this movie as 'just an average comedy', even at this, Armed and Dangerous is a laugh and a half. It's charming, fast-paced, and furthermore, I adored Candy and Levy's interactions on-screen. One minute, they're ragging on each other, the next, they're the best of friends.The movie also has, though almost impossible to find a copy of, an excellent soundtrack, including "Armed and Dangerous" by Atlantic Starr, and, of course, half a dozen or so other popular 80s hits. With that, the movie is also on DVD, and while it doesn't have much in the way of extras, it does include anamorphic widescreen with Dolby Stereo 2.0 Surround Sound.Possibly the only complaint one could make we might all agree on was that it was just too short. At just under an hour and a half, as endearing as each minute is, the film does leave much to be desired.All in all, Armed and Dangerous is a mid-80s classic well-worth watching. It's the perfect blend of action and comedy, and SCTV fans will find that it's no flop for either Candy or Levy; even as the script is considered by some to be lacking, both hide it well.

When I think of films that just seem like they never were edited and the stories were never re-written to work out all the kinks, I can't help but think of this one.Having been a huge fan of SCTV, I was looking forward to seeing this film. In fact, my wife and I had just gotten married and could barely afford the price of admission but we found a way because we thought with Eugene Levy and John Candy is HAD to be great! Wow, were we disappointed. While we had a few laughs here and there, the film never really gained any momentum and could have been so much better. In particular, Eugene Levy was mostly wasted in his flat and uninteresting performance. Someone apparently forgot to tell him it was a comedy! As for the plot, it's about two security guards who make good. That's really all I care to say. I mean, considering the lack of effort of practically everyone involved, why should I bother saying anything else? If it's on TV, it's worth a look if you have nothing better to do.

This is one of John Candy's funniest movies, the supporting cast is also hilarious. Sure, this is not a brilliant plot but I guarantee you will be laughing non-stop. If you are a fan of SCTV, it is a must watch. "C'mon, a little toxic waste never killed nobody"