Drowning Mona [DVD]

I got the satire behind this movie and I enjoyed it for what it was. It was a slow-paced mystery with a boatload of domestic violence and broken dreams forming the basis of its comedy. If one can deal with that, it was a blast to the past with all the Yugos and great music in the flick. I thought the cast was stellar. I also enjoyed the obvious wigs.It does feature multiple scenes of domestic violence, rage, and provocation issues. It’s presented in a comedic way and not bloodily graphic, but if you’ve ever had the true misfortune to be around someone in real life with such issues, there is absolutely nothing funny about it. Fear is the word. Though this movie is rated PG-13, I don’t think it’s really suitable for kids or teens. It both skewers and makes light of something that isn’t light at all in real life.I give it four stars as a free Prime movie (which are usually not the best nor the most recent movies). It wasn’t something I’d have wanted to pay money for.

Every now and then it's great to kick back with your fav snacks, and watch a light movie for sheer entertainment value. You know, one of those films you can just veg out to and laugh for 90+ minutes.That's Drowning Mona. Mona is an annoying woman who made enemies with just about everyone in town. And this town is full of some characters. She is murdered. Sheriff DeVito has to figure out which character killed her. Loaded with laughs.And did I mention everyone (including the cops) drives Yugos?

AMAZON PRIME VIDEOThe cast in this movie was dynamite. DeVito and Midler reunited from the priceless "Ruthless People". And when they killed her off in the opening scene, you just knew she'd be prominently featured in plenty of flashback scenes, which see was, playing a hilariously vicious, attacking schrew.DeVito played the straight man oddly enough, and was probably the best actor in the film.The ensemble cast is rounded out by Jamie Lee Curtis (the floozy watress), a very young Casey Affleck (nice kid but a prime suspect), William Fitchner (Mona's cheating sap for a husband), Marcus Thomas (Mona's moronic son), Tracy Walker (the omnipresent drifter), and even Will Farrell (the creepy, pervy undertaker), and several more very recognizable faces.The story centers on the assumption by many in the town, that Midler's (Mona's) death was no accident. She was well-hated by most, and for good reason. Was her death simply an accident as first thought? Or was it a homicide? And if so, who did it?Good movie. Quirky plot.3.5 STARS

There's few few films my family can't stop watching on repeat. Christmas Vacation is often watched in 2 to three sittings every day in December as well as running as just background noise, Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, Josie Wales and this. Despite owning a DVD copy of it, my father will morph into a rage demon if it's ever deleted from his DVR recording.Danny Devito can do no wrong, Neither can Jamie Lee Curtis or William Fichtner. Bette Midler and Neve Cambell are treasure's, Caset Affleck is in the most appropriate role of his life and and more Cameos just keep popping up. Will Farrell's Mortician may be what steels the show if only it weren't for they guy they got to play Jeff. I'm not sure anybody has ever played a character so convincingly stupid since Dumb and Dumber.But what I like most about it is that It's a great series of character discoveries. Not as deep as anything Agatha Christie has ever written but the actors put so much nuance into their roles that everyone becomes real. And Being set in upstate New York the scenery is obviously gorgeous and Hollywood finally shed some light on a section of America that is often overlooked.

...and it is! Tremendous cast and fantastic acting that should be studied by those wanting to be in the business. This is especially true of little things, like the way a character smokes a cigarette or fumbles with their fingernails for a moment during a pensive pause while questioning someone. In short, the characters are real and that's because these were exactly the right actors for their respective roles.Something I found particularly amusing is that the Yugo is the vehicle of choice for almost every character, if they're not driving a Dodge Omni (which the police drive - both marked and unmarked, lol).Sure, there's an odd Toyota pickup and a Chevy in there somewhere, but I've never seen so many Yugos in one place that were all drivable.This "trippy little movie" is permeated by dark humor, endearing quirkiness, authentic characters, and Yugos galore. What's not to like?Just watch it :-)

Bette Midler is just hilarious. And Danny Devito the serious one 😂

Stellar cast; I kept trying to figure out when it was made and guessed late 80's. I was wrong! I don't expect a movie to solve my life problems; I want entertainment without too much violence, sex, or too many superfluous special effects. Jamie Lee Curtis was a riot, and Danny DeVito was spectacular. I see other reviewers talking about "character development". What?? What depth of character could you possibly hope for from a two-hour movie? Read a book once in a while if that's what you're hoping to find from the arts, or go to the opera. I want a movie to entertain me and make me feel good. If I want depth, I'll go and see a play, read a book, or, as aforementioned, I'll go to the opera. Just watch it! It's a Great Movie!!

I remember watching this what seems like a long long time ago and I recall not liking it. So I decided this evening to revisit it and was surprised this time around I actually found it entertaining in its intended silly way. Maybe before I was too young to fully follow it. I am a big Bette fan, wished her role was bigger. Also a Curtis, Affleck, DeVito and Fichtner fan. When I watched this movie the first time I didn't know these actors abilities as well as I do now so this added to the enjoyment. Surprised that Will and Melissa were in there too. Not a movie I believe I'd enjoy a third time but it was nice to rewatch, and enjoyed it the second time around.

une petite comédie sans prétention mais super sympa, et les acteurs sont vraiment très drôles.blabla bla bla bla bla

Comment ai-je pu passé à côté de ce film ! il me suffisait de lire la distribution pour me convaincre. Un film drôle, à l'humour décalé, une réalisation originale. J'ai acheté le dvd pour le faire découvrir à mon entourage.

Good quality cd but not as funny as I yhought it was going to be but excellent value and delivery 👍 thank you !!

Dieser Film ist eine schwarze Komödie die wirklich nicht schlecht ist. Die Handlung ist ja schon beschrieben worden und sie ist interessanter als sie sich anhört. Die ganzen Charaktere im Film sind irgendwie witzig, seltsam und nicht sehr schlau, mit Ausnahme von Police Chief Wyatt Rash (Danny De Vito). Der wollte eigentlich in diesem kleinen Ort, den gefährlichen Verbrechen von einer Großstadt aus dem Weg gehen und wurde Leiter der Dienststelle in Verplanck. Hat mich irgendwie an den Ausgangspunkt von Chief Brody aus Der weiße Hai erinnert.Im Film sieht man jede Menge Schauspieler die man kennt, sofern man sich nicht nur Blockbuster ansieht. Neben den ganz bekannten Schauspielern sind hier u.a. noch zu sehen Peter Dobson als Lt. Gruber (ich erinnere mich noch sehr gut an seine Rolle als Kyle Kerns in Plain Clothes oder Elvis in Forrest Gump), Tracey Walter als Clarence (Repo Man, Rumble Fish, Midnight Run, Philadlphia, Batman) oder Paul Ben-Victor (Eastwood's Rookie, Akte X, True Romance). Der Film arbeitet mit vielen Rückblenden und ist aufgebaut wie die sogenannten Who dunnit Filme. Es erinnert stark an Krimis von Agatha Christie, denn wie bei der Krimiautorin haben auch hier fast alle ein Motiv. Man kann hier wirklich mitraten und dabei noch über den schwarzen Humor schmunzeln. Es gibt viele, teils auch versteckte, lustige Szenen z.B.: fast alle in diesem Film fahren einen Yugo, William Fichtner sieht als Phil aus wie eine Mischung aus Art Garfunkel und Pierre Richard, es gibt unterschiedliche Versionen die die Leute bei der Befragung dem Chief erzählen die sie sich dann untereinander wieder anders erzählen (wie bei stille Post).Der Film ist ein Film, der nicht einen Schenkelklopfer nach dem anderen auspackt. Dieser Streifen lebt mehr vom leisen schwarzen Humor und der Spannung auf der Suche nach dem Täter. Es ist kein Film, den ich mir jetzt mehrere Male anschauen würde, aber er ist auch nicht langweilig, sondern bleibt immer am Ball.Im Film gibt's jede Menge guter Musik aus den 70ern, wie z.B. von Three Dog Night, Mungo Jerry, Gladys Knight oder Hot Butter. Bild und Ton (5.1) sind gut und klar. Es gibt die Sprachen deutsch und englisch und ebenso auch die Untertitel in deutsch und englisch. Als Bonus gibt es den Trailer in deutsch und englisch, Audiokommentar, hinter den Kulissen, Interviews und geschnittene Szenen. Ein guter Film, den man aber nicht unbedingt mehrmals sehen muss und wenn man nicht unbedingt etwas ähnliches wie Ruthless People erwartet, hat man seinen Spaß an dem Film.

My DVD is like brand new and when I get to roughly 40 minutes into the movie it stops and skips and I have to skip to the next chapter which is disappointing. I’m going to be buying a new one