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Strictly average movie

Absolutely amazing

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

On a scale of 1-10, I would rate this John Candy film minus-zero. It is a terrible movie. I have always been a John Candy fan, but this script sounds like it was written by a high school student who flunked English and drama, not to mention comedy. The plot is ridiculous, the script has no meaning, and I wish Candy had never made it. A comedy should have some logic to it, even if the logic is thin, but this script doesn't come close to making the grade. I have reviewed over 500 movies for magazines and newspapers, and 'Who's Harry Crumb?' ranks near the top of the list with such losers as 'Spies Like Us' and 'Assault on Paradise'. It doesn't come near the comedy that Candy generated in 'Uncle Buck,' 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' and 'The Big Outdoors.' Don't waste your time watching this dud.

'Who's Harry Crumb' rests on the shoulders of the brilliant John Candy. The late comedy legend rules the show, with a lovable, hilarious performance, that appeals entirely. 'Who's Harry Crumb' Synopsis: Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.'Who's Harry Crumb' is funny in parts. Some jokes are silly, some laugh-out-loud funny & some are pretty lame. But, in totality, the humor works for its targeted audience - the kids & the kids at heart. Its a passable one-time watch. The Screenplay is flawed, but some memorable moments do the trick. Paul Flaherty's Direction is decent. Cinematography is standard. Editing & Art Design are okay. Performance-Wise: Its John Candy all the way. As Harry Crumb, the late comedy legend doesn't miss a beat & delivers in every sequence. He's the soul of the film. Amongst the supporting cast, Jeffrey Jones is terrific. On the whole, 'Who's Harry Crumb' is a must for John Candy Fans.

To say that Harry Crumb is not your average detective would be an understatement. He's the sort a guy who doesn't really take anything seriously. Is this an ideal part for Candy? Of course. The film has many funny moments, and doesn't have a single character that's uninteresting. The movie might not always make sense, but it is never a boring one. And yes, it is predictable, which isn't necessarily a bad thing in a slapstick comedy. Shawnee Smith (from TV's 'Becker') isn't given much to do beyond assisting Candy. I do think the movie gets a little bogged down in trying to explain who the kidnapper actually is.*** out of ****

I love (John Candy). However I hate seeing him in something less than his capacities. This movie is one. It seems like they did it in 2 weeks. The plot is simple with one kidnapping, and the comedy is even simpler with farce along the talking scenes, and little clowning sequences as well. (Candy) suffers from being in his fattest conditions. The many disguises of him weren't close to funny. Some of the jokes were pure pathetic. And save the first sequence, the action comedy didn't dazzle or make laughs.Nevertheless, it's watchable and light. (Shawnee Smith) is so cute as the she-sidekick. Although (Smith) went later to TV, establishing herself successfully as the "dumb beautiful girl", but I feel sad that she missed the opportunity of doing other lead roles in more comedy movies or even rom-coms. The supporting roles are played by good actors. I adore the soundtrack; having a true piece of the 80s's best soft music and songs (the intro music is on the top). The pace moves nicely without any slacking along the way. In fact, the feel of slacking comes from your feeling that you have seen all of that before and maybe better.After (Trail of the Pink Panther – 1982), then (Curse of the Pink Panther – 1983), the series stopped due to (Peter Sellers)'s death, added to the outrageous flop that (Curse..) was, with the new Panther (Ted Wass). So in the 10 years gab between (Curse..) and the late sequel (Son of the Pink Panther – 1993), the dumb detective's role was used once more and filled this time by (John Candy). If you asked yourself how would it be if (Insp. Clouseau) became a private eye, working under the authority of decayed (Chief Insp. Dreyfus) ? (Who's Harry Crumb) is a good answer. As a comedy, it lacks the human touch that distinguished other Candy's works like (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck,..). And even as a farcical cartoon, it's pretty old stuff. Anyway, to judge fairly; this is funny time. But not so funny !