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Three Amigos! [Blu-ray]

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This is a clasdic screwball comedy and a cult classic. remember how that movie wasn't a very big hit in its release in 1986, yet all the kids knew all the best lines from it. Yes, it's silly humor, almost vaudeville in its style (that's fine with me, being the vaudeville fan that I am) but well worth a viewing. Too bad it's a barebones DVD with no hidden Easter Eggs like director's commentary or deleted scenes and such. I like that sort of thing, as it enhances your view of the art of film making to see the rationale for remving certain scenes.

There was no commentary track from the acrors, either. Have Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short disowned the movie?

This movie has always been one of my favourites. Just happy that it got moved from tape to DVD. I love the plot and the antics of the Three Amigos

The movie arrived in the time specified and in good shape. The plot is alittle silly but if you only want to sit and be entertained for an hour or two this is the movie for you. I still enjoy this escape on occassion.

I remember seeing this film on BETA when I was about 9 years old... then, it disappeared from my mind... up until the blu-ray came up. Then, I HAD to buy it and relive my childhood memories as well as watching the characters' antics on screen and what a load of fun it was.

Watching Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short is a pure joy, and every actor surrounding them is quite nice to hate or love as well. It's light-hearted, good fun, a movie that doesn't pretend to offer something it won't or can't. It's not 2001: A Space Odyssey, nor is it "Bloodrayne: The Third Reich" either.

Three Amigos is its own thing. A calm but wild ride that doesn't take itself seriously for a minute.

Three silent film actors that have been kicked out of Hollywood now look for work or somewhere to go... then, they receive a letter from a woman saying her village is under the evil watch of El Guapo, a nasty villain with neurotic tendencies and speeches.

Taking the same premise as Ghostbusters (three scientist kicked out of the university now go into business... mmmh, funny, both films have been made by Saturday Night Live actors too...), Three Amigos takes the road to comedy without breaking a sweat. The good old days of 80s comedies.

In terms of special features, we may not have much, but having deleted scenes surely makes it quite valuable, as well as a booklet with an interview of the three actors (compare the booklet to the blu-ray cover... times change) and a 1986 cast interview where they thought the movie would probably get a sequel... Dammit, I wanted it too!

This old classic is one of the best comedies from the 80s and really reminds you of that great age of comedy.

Are you ready to laugh your socks off? If yes, get this movie and start watching it! This mix of three amazingly hilarious comedians make an outstanding team that will certainly make your stomach hurt from laughing. Chevy Chase, Martin Short, and Steve Martin play the "Three Amigos," who are out-of-work actors asked to go fight the infamous El Guapo in Mexico. Thinking that El Guapo is "more than famous" instead of horrible, they take the job. As you can probably see, this mix-up causes quite a few problems that aren't at all too serious. After seeing this movie once, you'll be wanting to see it again and again.

This is definitely one my favorite comodies out there with Steve Martin.

Unfortunately, the DVD is pooly made. Watching the movie, the image isn't even stable. There are artifacts that show up on the DVD. In sum it's barely watchable because the transfer to DVD was botched.

Also I just tried to contact HBO Home Video and they say they don't even manufacture the movie so they can't provide a refund or replacement. What kind of support is that?

Well below minor cult classic status, the Three Amigos nonetheless has some inspired and funny moments. It's always amusing to see Martin Short dance his combo Ed Grimly / Jackie Rogers Jr., or Steve Martin launch into a Navin R. Johnson soliloquy. Chevy seems lost in a fog, along for the ride playing second or third fiddle. Note the future Rebecca Ferratti at the end giving Martin Short his send off. Three actors in the 30's head to Mexico to ostensibly do a show but in reality were hired to rid the village of El Guapo, the bandit who's been pestering them for years. Hearkening back to Magnificent Seven and any number of Roy Rogers era singing cowboy send-ups, this movie is too much of a hodgepodge to be taken seriously. It's mildly entertaining, but I'm sure a nadir for many of the participants. Casually interesting was the scene in the beginning in the movie studios' office w/ a bunch of the voices of the Simpsons in the same room. I kept expecting Troy MaClure / Lionel Hutz and Fat Tony to creep out five years before airing. 'Do you know what a plethora is Heffe?'. Sigh.

I saw this movie on televison a few years ago and went out right away to buy the DVD. It is one of the FUNNIEST movies I've ever seen! I was crying because I was laughing so hard.The "buttercup" scene is one of the funniest scenes in the movie, although there are so many others. This is a movie the whole family can sit down to watch and the adults will be grabbing their sides as well as the children. This is one of the best Steve Martin movies EVER! Please go get this and petition for Three Amigos 2!

I honestly don't know what "Mac" from "BE" is talking about. He's obviously an idiot. Are you saying it's as bad as Ishtar? Or what about Kid Colter? I don't suppose you could've done better in Three Amigos....oh that's right, you didn't get a call for a part in the movie... wonder why? Anyway, 3 Amigos is a hilarious movie. Steven Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short. They work great together.....they're hilarious. This is a must for anyone's collection....except "Mac from "BE"...who doesn't know what funny is. This movie is a comedic hit!! Buy it TODAY!