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Quirky is the keyword here--but quirky in a highly entertaining way. Directed by Bob Rafelson, this film stars Jeff Bridges as a not-so-good ol' boy. Wealthy and aimless, he is involved in a real estate deal with a group of high-powered partners--and his only responsibility in the whole shebang is to evict the tenants of one building that needs to be torn down and has a gym filled with body builders. Disconnected from everything in his life, he feels a bond to these outsiders, particularly the surprisingly articulate, fiddle-playing Arnold Schwarzenegger (in one of his first film roles). He also finds himself attracted to the blue-collar gym employee played by Sally Field and so becomes an impediment to his own business partners. Oddly funny and affecting, a sleeper that never had much of a release. --Marshall Fine
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To begin, I'm a life-long bodybuilder and Arnold Schwarzenegger fan, so, although he's strictly a co-star in this, I'm obviously biased. That being said, however, I absolutely LOVE this movie all around! One of my favorite parts is the way some of the very best advice I've ever heard on friendships and relationships in general is dispensed throughout the film at times you didn't even realize you were learning something. Examples: Joe Santo (Arnold) is putting Craig Blake (Jeff) through a workout and advising him, "You can't grow without burning!", and we come to realize just how profound that was when Joe repeats those words as the two dispute just why Mary Tate Farnsworth (Sally Field) left Joe for Craig. Also, there's Craig's uncle Albert, whose voice is heard previously at times reading letters to Craig, telling him, "It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you do something, and do it unsparingly.". Again, awesome movie. I've worn out two videos of it thusfar, having watched it so many times. Time to get ANOTHER one...
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If you grew up in Birmingham, specifically Mountain Brook, in the 50s to the early 70's, this movie is a hoot. Look closely and you can see all of the people you know in the characters of the movie. The characters are based on real people, making the movie far more entertaining for those who have been there.
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If you are looking for a great script exhibiting the artistic acting skills of Jeff Bridges and Sally Field...forget it!
If you are expecting a Arnold in a Collateral Damage or Terminator type role---again forget it.
This movie was made in the mid 1970's. It really doesn't do much for bodybuilding but it did launch Arnold to stardom.
You also get to see the beautiful Sally Field and the distinquished Jeff Bridges, the real stars of this movie.
If you are a Arnold fan, you may be dissapointed. Seeing Arnold play a fiddle is interesting.
Stay Hungry worth 4 stars.
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Interesting Minor Film With Arnold Schwarzenegger!
For a film with the kind of ensemble star power that this art-film had, one woul d be surprised to find that it also was the first serious role for future mega-star Arnold... Read more
Published on July 14 2002 by Barron Laycock
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay movie.
At least ARNOLD is getting something out of this film. No I'm not talking about SALLY FIELD either! He gets a recognizable supporting role! Read more
Published on Aug 25 2001 by Da Arnold Fan
4.0 out of 5 stars
MUST READ FOR ANY ARNOLD FAN
Check out schwarzenegger.com the offial arnold web site for much better reviews and clips of alot of his movies. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2000
2.0 out of 5 stars
Better to rent it
Strange, strange movie. Doesn't really have much of a plot. Goes from real estate deals to hosting Ahnold playing bluegrass to a bunch of uppercrust sissies to half naked body... Read more
Published on Oct 1 1999 by Raymond L. Smith
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