the audience applauded

From my favorite movies..

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Hands down, this is one of my three favorite movies of all time! The plot revolves around three guys, all who come into each others lives in a most unexpected way all on one day. John Turturro, one of the greatest actors working today in my opinion, plays Roland T. Flakfizer, an ambulance chasing lawyer, who, in an odd twist of fate represented the ex-wife of taxi driver Rocco Melonchek (Mel Smith). Joining them is Jacques (Bob Nelson), the resident handyman of rich widow Lilian Ogelthorpe (Nancy Marchand).Upon the death of her husband, he asks in his will that half of his fortune go to the founding of a ballet company. In the midst of things is a uptight lawyer Lazlo (played well by John Savident), intent on bringing down the dreams of Flakfizer and company.Upon beginning the ballet company, the trio try to recruit famed ballet dancer Volare (famed dancer and ballet performer Roberta De La Pena), who upon refusing their offer signs on with Lazlo. However, all is not lost as they bring in the ballerina Lisa Le Baron (the ravishing Juli Donald), who pines for her true love Alan Grant (Spike Alexander). Together they all head off to New York for the premiere of the Ogelthorpe Ballet Company. But, through a series of events, (and some excellent gag sequences taken from the Marx Brothers films!) the trio find they may be the only hope in saving the ballet company from certain doom at the corrupt hands of Lazlo and his efforts to bring down Flakfizer. The ensuing comedy is some of the best ever caught on film, with top-notch acting, and a great story, Brain Donors is one of the best comedies ever, and certainly in my opinion the best of the early 1990's.

This is by far one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. John Turturro (one of my favorite actors) was hysterical. Bob Nelson and Mel Smith were great as well. I have a few of Dugan's movies. I love his work with Sandler and I also enjoyed Beverly Hills Ninja, but this movies blows them all way. Hollywood needs to make more silly slapstick films like this one. I believe a good Comedy needs 2 things. 1. The Comedy has to be consistent and 2. The Conclusion of the Movie has to be the funniest part of the movie. Brain Donors delivers well on both of these accounts. I also respect that this is a clean comedy (PG). Being able to make someone laugh now a days without the use of fowl language is remarkable. Without thinking twice this movie is a definite 10 out of 10

i can't believe the ratings this movie is getting. they should all be 10's!!!! this movie is absolutely one of my all time favorites. everyone i recommend it to loves it and i end up scrapping the internet trying to find a copy. i really believe that the only reason people don't care for this movie is because they don't have the brain capacity to see the funny in it. some of the funniest one-liners and catch phrases i have heard come from this movie. "i hope you like it, it reminds me of you." "WATCH OUT FOR THAT TRUCK!!!" and last but not least "A woman voted by her senior class, most likely to go up a few dress sizes"AAAAAHHHH .. i love that one. if you are looking for just a downright funny movie, this is it!! RENT IT, BUY IT .. Borrow it... I'll lend you mine. i've watched this movie more than a few dozen times and still gets funnier every time i see it. One review i read said that the movie shifts into Neutral .. what is that guy on .. this movie is 150% the whole way!!!

I saw this movie for the first time today on danish TV. Who has hidden this gem in all these years. Most recommendable, if you are a Marx Brothers fan, and who isn't ? The one-liners are great and the story is ridiculous. I love this film. When is it released on DVD ? I'll be the first in the queue to buy it. The film is full of wacky scenes, the acting is brilliant, especially Margaret Dumont, (sorry Nancy Marchand) but you almost can't tell it's not good old Margaret. John Turturro is far away from Barton Fink here, but most certainly very good. Bob Nelson does a Harpo Marx like no one else but Harpo. If you haven't seen this movie, do it and do it NOW !