Wolff rating: GOOD
Plot summary: Random silliness about three out-of-work actors who start really being the heroes they portray.
Biased, pithy comments: Marin, Short, and Chase have wonderful chemistry. There is enough time between each joke to get it, yet the editing feels tight. Manages to satire a lot of silly adventure movies, only much of the jokes are generated within---you're laughing at these goofy characters, not some wry bash at other movies. ``El Guapo'' is especially excellent as a comic-book bad guy with amusing hobbies and a troubled personal life.
Other Notes: Musical score by Randy Newman. By the way, ``El Guapo'' is the same guy who directed ``Like Water For Chocolate.''
How many times I have seen it: x4
Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Chevy Chase.
Directed by: John Landis