Dunston Checks In

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High society gets a dose of monkey business in this family-friendly bit of simian slapstick. Less foul and more fun than Clyde from the Clint Eastwood comedies, Dunston is the practical-joking orangutan partner of foppish jewel thief Rupert Everett. Making his escape in a five-star New York hotel, Dunston lands in the protective care of 10-year-old Eric Lloyd, the high-spirited son of harried hotel manager Jason Alexander, and together they turn the snooty social event of the year into a zoo. Faye Dunaway is Alexander's overbearing boss just aching for a comic comeuppance, and Paul "Pee-wee Herman" Reubens dons a mauve tuxedo as Buck La Farge, animal-control specialist. Would you believe the monkey upstages them all? Though hardly the smartest comedy around, this is a cute, cuddly little barrel full of monkeyshines just made for the younger crowd. Rated PG for one (yelled) word. --Sean Axmaker

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A 5-star hotel turns into a 3-ring circus when an orangutan named Duston checks in. Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld"), Faye Dunaway ("Network") and Eric Lloyd ("The Santa Clause") star in this hilarious romp about an orangutan who gets loose in the elegant Majestic Hotel on the eve of the social event of the season. Dodging his jewel-thieving owner and the frantic hotel manager, Dunston is befriended by the manager's ten-year old son, Kyle, who is determined to help his new friend escape. Filled with laughter and comic high-jinks, DUNSTON CHECKS IN is "a steady stream of giggles for those who get a kick out of monkey business." (Henry Sheehan, Orange County Register).

Customer Reviews:

I know it's for kids but..........2007-08-04

I was suprised that I actually liked this. Ape Dunston! It is warm, fun, and slightly zany, and seems not to take itself too seriously which is a good thing to me.

Oh, and "Lord Rutledge" that is a great freakin' name!

Dunston Checks In.......2007-07-19

My grandchildren love this movie. There is one word that is said that I'm not pleased about being in it but it was subject for discussion about what is appropriate language. The laughter resounds through the house when we watch this movie.

Hilarity Checks In........2007-07-07

This is a hilarious "monkey movie" starring Dunston, a misguided orangutan who has been coopted into a life of crime in a big-city hotel, managed by Jason Alexander, and owned by Faye Dunaway. Chaos ensues. Viewers between the ages of 4-94 will be unable to keep a straight face, and one of the movie's attributes is that it does appeal both to children and adults. Younger viewers can identify with Jason Alexander's two sons who live in the hotel their father manages and who first discover Dunston's identity. Adult viewers can identify with the travails of the hotel manager as he attempts to keep chaos from triumphing during the hotel's biggest party of the year, during which of course the finicky owner and an "undercover" hotel inspector are also checking for dust. Dust? There is plenty of it raised in this enjoyable movie.

perfect grandparent and grandchildren movie.......2007-04-27

My grandsons really enjoyed watching Dunston, many times, in parts and in its entirety. We had so much fun together enjoying the antics of Dunston and the other silliness. The best part is that although it is a kid movie, it is really fun for the adults too. I am replacing our damaged VHS tape with a DVD, so they can continue to have it as a choice in their entertainment library.

Amazing.......2005-09-24

The future is bright the future is orangutan.

There needs to be more monkeys in films!

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I know it's for kids but...
Dunston Checks In
Hilarity Checks In.
perfect grandparent and grandchildren movie
Amazing

Dunston Checks In
Starring: Jason Alexander , Faye Dunaway , Eric Lloyd , Rupert Everett , and Graham Sack
Director: Ken Kwapis
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0009NZ2XS
Release Date: 2002-05-28

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Customer Reviews:

I know it's for kids but..........2007-08-04

Dunston Checks In.......2007-07-19

Hilarity Checks In........2007-07-07

perfect grandparent and grandchildren movie.......2007-04-27

Amazing.......2005-09-24

The future is bright the future is orangutan.

There needs to be more monkeys in films!

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Dunston Checks in & Baby's Day
Starring: Jason Alexander , Faye Dunaway , Eric Lloyd , Rupert Everett , and Graham Sack
Director: Ken Kwapis , and Patrick Read Johnson
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

Comedy | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

( D ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B00006G8JJ
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Average customer rating:

I know it's for kids but...
Dunston Checks In
Hilarity Checks In.
perfect grandparent and grandchildren movie
Amazing

Dunston Checks In [Region 2]
Starring: Jason Alexander , Faye Dunaway , Eric Lloyd , Rupert Everett , and Graham Sack
Director: Ken Kwapis
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00028492U

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Customer Reviews:

I know it's for kids but..........2007-08-04

Dunston Checks In.......2007-07-19

Hilarity Checks In........2007-07-07

perfect grandparent and grandchildren movie.......2007-04-27

Amazing.......2005-09-24

The future is bright the future is orangutan.

There needs to be more monkeys in films!

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