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Awesome Movie

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Madness in the nunery here, with likable duo, Idle and Coltrane hiding out from some bad dudes, they ripped off (funny to see Asians with machetes). One of their fellow associates left, and was quickly disposed of, and our two don't want that. Their boss is actually a wuzz with permed hair, who spends his nights, loafed on his sofa, spent, watching the tele, while eating Cheetos. Idle and Coltrane make a splendid team as the posing nuns. Coltrane is especially funny, when his disguise, like when his eyes eat up a young teen nun, bare in a shower block, or when he snatches Idle's fries, before all the chaos begins. What makes matters worse, is that Idle falls in love with a young lass (the one out of King Ralph-another English comedy I loved). The lass has very bad visions and only adds more humor to the comedy hit. Nuns On The Run is a deliciously funny comedy, one of a few mishaps, as only the Brits could deliver. If you're a lover of English comedies, and you haven't seen it, you're depriving yourself of a great night of entertainment, on the box.

Written and directed with gusto by Jonathan Lynn, "Nuns on the Run" is very engaging, very British comedy that keeps the men-in-drag staple alive and kicking. It's energetic, breezy, snappy stuff with some great lines, some gentle digs at Catholicism, and spirited performances, especially from stars Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane. Produced by George Harrison's Handmade Films company, it follows Idle, as Brian, and Coltrane, as Charlie, two small time criminals sick and tired of working for a thuggish young boss, "Case" Casey (Robert Patterson). They learn that their boss plans on stealing money from the Triads, so Brian and Charlie decide to purloin the money for themselves. They make a mess of the job, and end up being forced to hide in a convent, where they have to pass themselves off as nuns - Sister Inviolata of the Immaculate Conception and Sister Euphemia of the Five Wounds ("Five Wounds" for short). What follows is predictable enough but still entertaining farce as Brian and Charlie go about their nuns' duties, while the mobsters they double crossed try to track them down, and Brians' love interest Faith (the adorable Camille Coduri) does the same. The film overall doesn't work as well when the focus is off Brian and Charlie, but it still entertains solidly and agreeably for its 93 minute duration. It gets off to a very bright start, ends up sagging a little, but ultimately gets back on track with a wonderfully lively finish. The best thing about it is a sterling pair of performances by the well cast, likable leads; the supporting cast are no slouches, though, with Janet Suzman as the Sister Superior, Lila Kaye as Sister Mary of the Annunciation, and the hilarious Doris Hare as Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart. There isn't much violence, and what little there is, is played for laughs, although viewers might be surprised to see some topless shots from the comely young students at the convent. Among the highlights are Charlie's take on sinning and religion as he explains it to a horn dog priest, Father Seamus (Tom Hickey), his basketball game with the girls, and Brian's predicament as he attempts to visit Faith while still trying to pull the wool over the real nuns' eyes. Punctuated by a typically amusing score by the group Yello (those guys who will likely always be best remembered for their "Oh Yeah" tune), "Nuns on the Run" is a good, fun flick from start to finish, and it comes up with a fine punchline at the end. Seven out of 10.

Just by looking at this movie, it would be exciting with a capital "E"! It's a cheap version of "Some Like it Hot" only holier. Yeah Right. Trying to be mob-worthy isn't easy, taking the money from a rival mob makes flunkies into Robin Hoods. Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane put on a riot in this movie. Trying to blend in as nuns wasn't perfect, but it's worth a try. When Charlie(Coltrane) informs Brian(Idle) about what the girls would see of him will blow the cover. In fact, he was the one who would've done that. Especially when he was in the ladies shower. The important thing he must do be in control of everything! The funny parts is when Brian's girlfriend is very accident prone: the banging of the head, fainting at the sight of blood after she was shot. Most of all, when Brian and Charlie ditched the nuns attire for the nurses', I know the sergeant will have a big one from internal affairs when this situation hits the fan! And for that broken leg chap, he'll be treated VERY WELL! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! The "Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch scene is a riot. Anybody can learn that. This movie is great, lots of fun is what "Nuns on the Run" got. My brother later call this, "Nuns with the Runs". You give the name, enjoy this movie. Rating 3 out of 5 stars.

I agree this movie is hilarious but I can't prove it by any particular scene. English humor, especially Monty Python is generally too silly for my American tastes, but Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle together are as good as Laurel and Hardy. They have the chemistry that make any unusual situation a real hoot. An odd couple in a strange situation isn't always enough, i.e. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins (1988). It takes a natural timing that Eric and Robbie have developed over many years in the comedy business. Once you let yourself start laughing with this film, its hard to stop. Its a great video selection you can enjoy again and again. Watch for the subtle stuff, or just play it in the background for an occasional chuckle when family arrives for the holidays. I'd rate it an 8 at least.