Never a Dull Moment | | Cast : | Dick Van Dyke, Edward G. Robinson | | Director : | Jerry Paris | | Studio : | Walt Disney Home Video | | Format : | Color | | Released Date : | June 26, 1968 | | DVD Released Date : | July 06, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | G (General Audience) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 29, 2004 | | Summary | Unexpected gem from Disney and Van Dyke! | Content
 | This is a nice little film that seems to be mostly forgotten by Disney fans or fans of Mr. Van Dyke. That's too bad, because the film is lots of fun, and gives Dick Van Dyke full range to showcase his physical comedy skills.
If you thought all there was to Van Dyke's physical comedy was tripping over an ottoman, you'll be able to see his full range here.
An actor mistaken for a crook, Van Dyke's character Jack Albany is taken to a gangster stronghold where a big art heist is being planned. Van Dyke is wonderful as the cowardly actor playing the part of a tough crook in order to stay alive.
Besides the great comedy of Van Dyke, we also have the added treat of Edward G. Robinson sending up his famous gangster image. An avowed art lover in real life, Robinson goes after a famous painting in the film, and even tries his hand at abstract art.
Also on hand are Slim Pickens, Henry Silva, and Jack Elam. Dorothy Provine ("That Darn Cat!") plays art instructor and love interest Sally Inwood.
On a side note, the director of the film, Jerry Paris, is probably best known as Rob and Laura Petrie's next door neighbor on "The Dick Van Dyke Show". Jerry cameos at the very end.
This is great little film, but I have to knock off one star simply because Disney was too cheap to include a commentary track with surviving cast members. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 22, 2004 | | Summary | Never A Dull Moment Is Fun For The Whole Family | Content
| I bought this DVD the day it came out and watched it with my family and the whole family laughed throughout the whole movie. Jack Albany (Dick Van Dyke) is a struggling TV Star. Who is mistaken for a criminal. Well he is taken to Joe Smooth(Edward G. Robinsons) Estate. And is told that he will be helping them in the heist. This movie is a bif bang boom Disney Classic that includes a lot of 60's Disney Stars like Dorothy Provine, Slim Pickens, Jack Elam and many more. So Buy or rent this movie today share the magic and the memories with your family. |
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