In theory this movie should be fantastic. A great cast a capable writer director and oodles of fans. Unlike most others that have reviewed this film I'm not looking through nostalgic glasses. I hadn't seen this film until last week and I must sadly admit I was thoroughly disappointed. While containing some great laughs from Goldie and a couple of chuckles from Chevy I found the film to be dull and not willing to go either way comedic or suspenseful. I realize it's supposed to be a bit of both but to me it came across as not really strong in either way and therefore a bore. The movie contains scenes that seem to go on forever that add nothing to the advancement of the plot but rather act as filler. For example the hospital scene with the legendary Billy Barty. You gotta understand , I love Billy Barty so any scene with him is a plus in my opinion, but the hospital scene in the film really didn't serve any purpose except a couple of attempts at slapstick comedy that fell rather flat. Chevy was, in my opinion, completely wasted on the flick. The whole film felt like an episode of a sitcom stretched wayyyy out, with Chevy as a guest star. Even that "car chase/race" scene near the end. Why did it go so long? Completely useless. I went and rented this film based on the the love and devotion of fans from the original release. There's nothing wrong with that as I have movies that are quite dear to me but in all honesty I might have a hard time recommending. Sadly new viewers of this film should beware and maybe watch it with someone who already is in love with this film.
