Director: Sidney Poitier
Warning: This movie is only streaming until March 26th so act fast!
Richard Pryor is a genius. If you didn't know that then get the f*** off my page. Just kidding, I really meant go watch some of his stand-up, it's brilliant. His movie career wasn't anywhere up to par in comparison, but he still had a few funny flicks. In this one he teams up with his usual partner, Gene Wilder, and turns in a pretty funny movie.
In Stir Crazy, Wilder and Pryor are a couple of buddies planning on traveling across the country. Along the way they get framed for bank robbery and end up in jail. As with all prison movies, they try to escape. Unlike most prison movies where the specter of sphincter violation weighs heavily over the characters head, this is a comedy so mostly it's just poking fun at stereotypes about prison and some zany fun just for kicks.
Overall the movie was pretty decent. There were some really funny parts, but I found myself getting distracted a bit here and there. Some of the jokes I've just seen so many times. It's worth it to check this one out just because it's so much fun to watch Wilder and Prior together. That and Sidney Poitier was the director. This movie isn't an accurate reflection of Pryor's genius, but it's fun to watch nonetheless.
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According to instantwatcher.com this movie will be available for streaming on Netflix until 3/26/11.
The Standard 5:
Why is it in your queue? Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder.
Is it artsy? Nope.
What stood out the most to you? Gene Wilder was rather delightful as a bold free-spirit.
What mood should I be in to watch this movie? Ready for a few laughs and a bit of nostalgia.
What rating did you give it on Netflix? 3 Stars.
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