great film, really funny!
939027
i cant comprehend the 1 star reviews this film is terrific from begining to end! dom deluise and dean and sammy make this movie for me, and farrahs not bad to look at either.
2511723
This is a very funny movie.  It is different in every way from most comedies so it is hard for me to compare it to anything but if you love to laugh and have a sense of humor at all you should very much enjoy this.  It is one of those that the more you watch it the more you appreciate the humor and laugh more every time...Worth the watch for sure!
2944716
This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Michael Palin's is the outstanding performance, as usual. Everyone else is excellent. John Cleese can portray a barrister well, because he was one...wig and all. Jamie Lee Curtis has an excellent gift for comedy. The whole tale has an aura of the ridiculous that is refreshing. I had a girlfriend whom I could crack up with my flirting: I would sniff my own armpit, Like Otto does before sex. I did it because she liked the movie, too. While some of the humor is a bit rough or crude, I believe any one could appreciate the flick.
2072704
This movie is a great comedy! We definitely laughed through most of it. I will definitely watch it again!
4708109
Love the film. Tight story telling, great comedic timing, fantastic acting by all. And it is funny as hell. It is not realistic of course, just like all comedies under the sun. But this is one of the best comedies I've seen. I don't know what it is with the low ratings, I don't even want to know. This is a real feel-good, light-hearted movie with real emotions.

Spoiler:
The lead bad guy has such a stereotypical scary/ominous look it is hilarious, considering how inept he is.
595073
this was a great movie. i saw it when it came out on the big screen in 1990. i thought it was really funny, a most excellently well done film. it get's my thumb up!
785887
This movie is hilarious, lots of funny moments!!! Not to mention a very colorful cast who really brought the characters to life...don't sleep on this one... :]
2010592
I really enjoyed this film. If you like quirky comedy along with thoughtful content, you will like this film! It is one I have watched more than once.
2695557
This is a film starring Tim Allen, Rene Russo and others, which is based on a story by columnist Dave Barry.
The film has a quick pace, and editing similar to other recent films like Ocean's 11.  The soundtrack is excellent also.
OK, so the gags are a bit silly, and the plot is too coincidental, I understand that.  However, when watching it unfold I laughed until my sides hurt, enjoyed every minute, and when it ended I wished it hadn't.  This film is simply hilarious!  Of special note is the actor from Seinfeld fame replaying the role of Puddy, and he delivers a classic line from the film in that dry "Puddy" style:  "Was that a goat"?
Forget the expectations and artistic critiques and simply sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh.  Isn't that what comedy's are for anyway?
1566696
I wasn't expecting much from this film that was shelved for a couple of years and released direct to video. Rob Schneider shows he can carry these types of films and also directs this mostly funny, but familiar tale.

I've seen many films with a bigger budget fall flat in comparison to this silly and entertaining movie. OK, it's predictable to a point, but what films of this nature aren't? I enjoyed this film much more than I thought I would and I think anyone who enjoys this type of movie will too!

The DVD transfer is very good and there are a few extras to fiddle including a making of and out takes. There is also a commentary with Rob. So sit back take out your brain and enjoy!
4090568
In a word....."brilliant!"
This film is so funny.  Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin are fantasic in this and what a bonus, you get two of each!!
The story revolves around two sets of twins accidentally mixed up at birth and their reunion years later when a big corporation start to bully a small town that gets in the way of their new development opportunity.
This idea has been used before but never has it produced so many laughs especially the scene in the women's bathroom.
I definitely recommend this film.  It's one I have watched time and time again, and now I've just ordered the DVD, I'll watch it even more!!
2635968
The film is a sort of cliched bunch - its hilarious and MUCH better than a lot of other 90's teen based films. The soundtrack was highly diverse! It has a lot of great cuts on it - superb!
3447525
I've seen this film a few times now. Each time I see it, I show it to a friend who hasn't seen it. They all loved it. Makes me like it that much more when I see them enjoying it.
"French Twist" is about a cheating husband has to deal with the fact that his neglected wife has found another love interest... a woman. That he cheats on his wife on a regular basis is not the issue, to him. His ego and pride being stepped on by the whole situation is the problem and it makes for some very funny material.
The three main characters (Josiane Balasko, Victoria Abril and Alain Chabat) work extremely well together. Just bouncing lines off one another and interacting beautifully. Just when it looks like all will work out another element is added to stir the fire.
The film was written and directed by Balasko who also stars as the "other" woman who's looking for love and destroying a home. Or is she? Chabat is amazingly funny as the philandering husband and Abril is also very good and quite beautiful as the passionate, yet somewhat confused wife.
Check it out for yourself. Don't let the subtitles hold you back. It doesn't take away from the film at all. Get ready to laugh.
2252571
Shaun of the Dead is one of the better films to come out in 04.  The film is a romantic comedy..errr I think it is.  But what really matters is the comic humor in this film which I thought was brilliant the way they pulled it off.  I really enjoyed this film.  Acctually I enjoyed it better then The Dawn of the Dead remake.

The whole story is pretty funny to which I won't say since half the reviews all ready tell you about it.  But I will say this is one of my favorite films of 04 besides Kill Bill volume 2.  The characters are great especially Shaun's best bud Ed who causes more crap then you expect him to.  Also the film had some really good looking zombies.  I acctually liked the way they executed the zombies look it really did look awesome.  There are a few classic moments in Shaun of the Dead such as one part where they can't decide which kinds of Record cd's they should use to kill the zombies.  Really really funny.

Why a 4 star?  Well it's just that it looses it's touch near the end of the film which consists of a shotgun, Billions of zombies..and a pub.  It felt like watching any other Zombie film plus it go's from Funny as hell to kind of dead serious but the ending was still satisfying although I must say I had a kick out of that over exaggerated death scene near the end of the film which THEY GOT STRAIGHT OF DAWN OF THE DEAD, haha.

Over all I think you'll enjoy Shaun of the Dead and I'll be looking forward to getting the DVD.  The film is very funny and yet also creepy especially how they made the zombies look.

Funny, romantic, kind of serious near the end and just play Funny mayhem I give Shaun of the Dead

a 4 out of 5 stars...

Lates..
2023704
I laughed out loud! This is a very funny movie! It was very well cast, everyone did a great job! This was easily Melissa's funnies role, and Jason did a great job bringing in the humor! I can't believe I was initially worried that this movie would not be funny, I think I'm going to watch it again right now!
3615291
Even though this is billed as a slapstick comedy, there are a lot of really smart jokes and subtle social commentary contained this film.  Loved it!
1294829
I have to admit, this is the best comedy I've seen in years.  It can be vulgar and offensive and definitely earns its R Rating, but for those who can stomach some insensitive humor there is much joy to be found in the witty dialogue.

Alan aka "Fat Jesus" is definitely the scene stealer of the movie.  Every one of his lines seems to lend itself to the category of "instant classic".

My only complaint (and the reason I am giving it 4 stars rather than 5) is that I could have did without a few of the over the top references (and a couple of the racy photos at the end) - otherwise it is comedic goal.  I have a feeling that the theatrical release will be much better than any directors cut or unrated version that is sure to follow as the theatrical release was racy enough by my standards---and I tend to be very open minded.

Edited to include the following:

After purchasing and watching the Blu-Ray, I must state that the extra features (including the "lost pictures") leave a little to be desired.  The BD transfer is excellent the no artifacts were noticed.  The sound quality is also up to par with other Blu-Ray releases however if you are purchasing this on Blu-Ray buy it for the movie itself as the special features aren't that special!