Wierd Al was definitely one of my favorite performers while growing up, he is one of the few artists out there who have managed to stay relevant for 30 years!

Not everyone knows this, but this was one of Orion pictures last films, as AL tested highly with audiences, a big budged was alloted to making this film, which is why it still stands out today as a really nice production.

It's not the easiest film to find on DVD, so I was happy to find it here on Amazon, and the edition that contains audio commentary! While it may not be everyones favorite movie, it is definitely in my top 5 comedies for the 80's! So it was a must have for my collection. It sits proudly next to Space Balls, Family Vacation Movies, John Candy movies and others!

If you are looking for something serious, then this is not the movie for you, if you are looking for a live version of Al's goofiness and zaniness, then pick up a copy! It has an all star cast, as well as homages to many 80's films.

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5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE FUNNIEST COMEDIES OF ALL TIME! Nov 3 2002

By Erik Morton

Format:DVD

This is definitely on my top five comedies list. It's so ...funny the whole way through! Just lampoon after lampoon, idiocy after idiocy, and pun after pun. If you liked "Dumb and Dumber", "Monty Python & the Holy Grail", and all those Naked Gun and Airplane vehicles, then you'll LOVE this! The picture and sound quality are both perfect! And the special features are very pleasing (even the menus are funny!).

Ten Stars! More! Buy It! Now! Or miss your chance at winning who knows what on....WHEEL...OF...FISH!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Funniest Movies Ever! Feb 1 2002

By Ryan

Format:DVD

First off, if you're looking for a comedy with a thick and rich plot, you won't find it here. However, if you just want to have a good time and "be goofy," then you'll love this movie. This movie is chock full of parodies, spoofs, and hilarious characters that could easily compare with "Saturday Night Live" or the "Simpsons". If you're a fan of Weird Al's music, you'll enjoy it even more. You needn't listen to the comments of the critics who mostly attacked this movie back in the '80s. They practically get payed to dislike movies, and in my experience, most comedies well received by critics are, overall, not nearly as funny as the really bizarre, satirical movies of this sort. Anyways, UHF is a really good movie, and if you were planning on spending [alot of money] for a used tape of it, now you have a chance to get for a much more reasonable price. Plus, according to Weird Al's Website, it will be a Collector's Edition with lots of extras. The DVD is DEFINITELY coming out this summer. Enjoy!

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