35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th

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35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th Jun 26, 2022 4:22:41 GMT Rey Kahuka likes this

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Post by ck100 on Jun 26, 2022 4:22:41 GMT

I grew up watching this comedy on HBO so it has some sentimental value for me. Tom Hanks, and especially Dan Aykroyd copying Jack Webb from the original TV show, are fun to watch, and Christopher Plummer makes for a suitably slimy villain.

Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review:

Dragnet (1987) - 2.5 out of 4 stars

"Aykroyd is a comic reincarnation of Jack Webb, playing Sgt. Joe Friday's dense but dedicated nephew in this parody. Hanks is fun as his freewheeling new partner, with Morgan Webb's onetime sidekick, now promoted to captain of the L.A.P.D. Starts out quite funny, then goes flat...but the punchline is a howl. Aykroyd coscripted with Mankiewiez and Alan Zweibel."

Rey Kahuka Elite Member @reykahuka Posts: 22,745 Likes: 23,966	35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th Jun 26, 2022 4:56:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rey Kahuka on Jun 26, 2022 4:56:15 GMT Haven't seen it in forever but it was fun back in the day.

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35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th Jun 26, 2022 13:58:25 GMT

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Post by Captain Spencer on Jun 26, 2022 13:58:25 GMT

It's a funny movie and Dan Aykroyd's performance was spot-on. You can't watch an old Dragnet episode without thinking of Aykroyd's imitation of Joe Friday. I remember my dad once said "Dan Aykroyd has ruined Jack Webb forever!"

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politicidal Exalted Member @politicidal Posts: 82,040 Likes: 57,955	35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th Jun 26, 2022 14:15:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by politicidal on Jun 26, 2022 14:15:09 GMT Better than it has any reason to be. Kind of wish it was a bit darker with its humor.

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35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th Jun 26, 2022 16:50:23 GMT

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Post by ck100 on Jun 26, 2022 16:50:23 GMT

Quite a review from Siskel and Ebert about the movie. Siskel think's Aykroyd's work is Oscar-worthy while Ebert hates how the popular theme was given a hip techno update.

And I'd be remiss to not include the cheesy music video for the "City of Crime" end credits song which features Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks.

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spooner5020 Senior Member @spooner5020 Posts: 5,273 Likes: 1,781	35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th Jun 27, 2022 0:07:12 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spooner5020 on Jun 27, 2022 0:07:12 GMT I NEVER understood why this movie got so much hate at the time. It’s really funny and still stays true to the show. So what did critics not like?

Spike Del Rey Senior Member I like my girls insane @spike Posts: 5,291 Likes: 4,589	35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th Jun 27, 2022 12:40:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Spike Del Rey on Jun 27, 2022 12:40:57 GMT Kathleen Freeman's cameo was a riot. She also played "The Penguin" in The Blues Brothers.
	Angel's lame. His hair goes straight up and he's bloody stupid.

35th anniversary of "Dragnet" - June 26th

Post by ck100 on Jun 26, 2022 4:22:41 GMT

Post by Rey Kahuka on Jun 26, 2022 4:56:15 GMT

Post by Captain Spencer on Jun 26, 2022 13:58:25 GMT

Post by politicidal on Jun 26, 2022 14:15:09 GMT

Post by ck100 on Jun 26, 2022 16:50:23 GMT

Post by spooner5020 on Jun 27, 2022 0:07:12 GMT

Post by Spike Del Rey on Jun 27, 2022 12:40:57 GMT