MamaGravity
good back-story, and good acting
Dorathen
Better Late Then Never
ChampDavSlim
The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.
Sammy-Jo Cervantes
There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
Hollywood_Yoda
Arguably the best film Chevy Chase made. It's a laugh riot from start to finish with Chevy, as Andy Farmer, gets into all sorts of mischief imaginable.Andy's a big city newspaper writer looking to settle down in the country with his wife and to finally write the great American novel. He never expected country life to be so difficult. From a crazy postal delivery driver to the body of the former owner being found in the backyard.The film is a great watch for any fan of comedy or Chevy Chase. The addition of Alice Drummond as Mrs. Dinges, the curator of the local antique shop, she's a hoot.
SnoopyStyle
Writer Andy (Chevy Chase) and wife Elizabeth Farmer move to the country Redbud, Vermont. At first, they see the little problems as quaint. Their movers have a harrowing time finding their house. However, the weird locals and unending problems overwhelm them. Elizabeth doesn't like Andy's manuscript and writes a children's book of her own. It all falls apart as the couple decides to get divorced and sell their home. They offer the locals money to fool prospective buyers.It has a couple of good chuckles but the movie is more quirky than funny. Chevy's air of superiority gets into the way sometimes. He's not always lovable. This is not that bad either. I had a couple of chuckles but it's not enough.
Jhamilton198181
THIS ISN'T FUNNY AT ALL............ 6.0 is very nice to give this film Nothing about it is Funny I haven't laughed until I read some of these comments that I totally agree with....It would have been more likable if they went in another direction with him stealing her manuscript. CHEVY CHASE THIS WAS GOD AWFUL. I mean really this is bad I've Seen bad films this is worst than an Adam Sandler film.. Chevy Chase has done some good movies and TV shows this is something I wouldn't watch EVER these Scenes are horrible The dog running away them going into the river Sheriff with no driver License. Them Blaming to the Town.. However My friend is enjoying this I'm a good friend to sit threw this id rather have dental surgery with no Novocain.
namashi_1
A film like 'Funny Farm' is lethargic, it's one of those attempts that rely completely on it's Lead Star. And so on, 'Funny Farm' works in some parts, only because of it's Lead Star, The Legendary Chevy Chase. The Multi-Talented Dude, contributes superbly in the goings-on and is the ONLY reason why this late 1980's comedy works in some levels. Adapted from a 1985 comedic novel of the same name by Jay Cronley, 'Funny Farm' begins ably, slips completely in the middle, but redeems itself by a fairly convincing climax. The humor here, is targeted to children, and in that aspect, the film works. In terms of Screenplay & Presentation, 'Funny Farm' is an average product, that never really attempts to become legendary. It manages some truly funny moments, but some-where, it loses it's focus & leaves everything for it's Lead Star to do.In totality, 'Funny Farm' raises some laughs, but mainly, it's Chevy Chase who deserves the praise.
