Astronomy 101 (Killer Klowns from Outer Space / Spaceballs / The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension)

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Disc 1: Spaceballs Disc 2: Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai WS Disc 3: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension [Region 2]

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Classic 80's SciFi Fun
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Stellar Cast, Doc Savage Story
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension [Region 2]
Starring: Peter Weller , John Lithgow , Ellen Barkin , Jeff Goldblum , and Christopher Lloyd
Director: W.D. Richter
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Genres | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B000096KHL

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension is one of the most agreeably insane movies ever made. Peter Weller stars as Buckaroo, an acclaimed neurosurgeon, particle physicist, and, of course, rock star. He travels with the Hong Kong Cavaliers, a band of hard-rocking scientists who are also really good dressers. Buckaroo's interdimensional experiments with his Operation Overthruster throw him (and the Earth) straight into the middle of an alien war, and before you know it, he's got just a few hours to save the world. Confused? Hang on, we're only 10 minutes into the movie. Buckaroo Banzai hurls you right into the middle of its comic-book universe and keeps going at a breakneck pace. It's chock-full of overlapping jokes (even as we're trying to make sense of Dr. Lizardo's hospital room, a voice calmly announces that "lithium is no longer available on credit" over the PA system), hilarious throwaway dialogue ("You're like Jerry Lewis: you give me hope to carry on."), and weirdness just for the sheer joy of it ("Why is there a watermelon there?" "I'll tell you later."). You'll want to watch it at least twice--there's just no way to catch everything the first time around. Ellen Barkin has a terrific time doing a dead-on film noir moll parody as Penny Priddy, and John Lithgow turns in a brilliant manic performance as Dr. Lizardo/John Whorfin. There is no reason not to own this movie unless you are cold and dead inside. Laugh while you can, Monkey Boys. --Ali Davis

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Peter Weller plays that Renaissance Man, Buckaroo Banzai, a neurosurgeon, car racer, rock singer, and alien chaser in this overdone sci-fi adventure from 1984. After crashing his nuclear-fueled race car and causing a disturbance in the eighth dimension, Banzai releases some extremely unappealing aliens into our atmosphere. First-time director W.D. Richter (Late for Dinner) pulls out all the stops, resulting in a manic dash that is often incoherent. The intent may have been to re-create old-time serials with a pulp-fiction bent, but the screenplay, full of macho dialogue and cool poses, tries too hard. We could have done with a less complicated story and more character development. Still, consider this flawed fun, because it may be silly, but it is also clever. Originally released as The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension. -- Rochelle O'Gorman

Customer Reviews:

Classic 80's SciFi Fun.......2007-09-11

This movie has been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager. HBO seemed to show Buckaroo Banzai every day for about 3 years. So much fun. Viewing the movie as adult, it had a slower pace than I remembered. However, all of the charm and humor was still there. Anyone who enjoys movies like Time Bandits, Ice Pirates, or Brazil will love this movie.

The quality of the DVD is a little cheap. Lame menus, not many extras, but the quality of the print is decent.

Love it.......2007-09-10

We have watched this "cult" type sci-fi movie dozens of times since it was released in the '80s. The number of big stars in this flick is amazing. But, back then, they weren't well known. I have been looking for it on DVD for many years & it finally showed up on Amazon. Quality is really good considering the age. Unfortunately, Yoyodyne was a dot-com bust in the early 2000s (just kidding).

Stellar Cast, Doc Savage Story.......2007-08-31

Buckaroo is another Non-Super superman, who's talent with science, women and everything else is constantly peaking. A great story with so many elements of 30's-60's sci fi. Even a Rip on Grover's Mills.
Watch, Enjoy, BigBootay.

buckaroo bonzai.......2007-08-28

It was a real kick to watch this movie again, after so many years, especially in the DVD format. I had reluctantly thrown away my VHS copy ages ago due to horrible audio. I had forgotten how funny, irreverent and "campy" this movie really is. A wonderful blend of sci fi and comedy -something hard to accomplish well. They must have had a blast making it; I don't know how they kept a straight face through every scene!
I will always be disappointed that there never was a sequel...
The DVD special features weren't as in depth as I would have liked, but still worth watching.

Awesome movie, excellent service.......2007-07-02

I saw this movie nearly 20 years ago and loved it, so when I saw it was available I jumped on it. I received it promptly and it was in great condition. My kids loved it too.

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