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Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons (1987)

June. 05,1987
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6.1
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PG
| Fantasy Drama Comedy Family

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.

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Reptileenbu
1987/06/05

Did you people see the same film I saw?

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FirstWitch
1987/06/06

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

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Zandra
1987/06/07

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

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Jakoba
1987/06/08

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

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Dalbert Pringle
1987/06/09

If I were to choose just one, single word to best describe this "shaggy" comedy called Harry and the Hendersons (that's HATH, for short), that word would definitely have to be - "Cute".Yeah. "Cute" pretty much sums up HATH to a "T".It's plainly obvious that the audience which HATH is aimed at is, of course, children - But, what the heck - Can't a big kid at heart, like Dalbert Pringle here, enjoy being entertained by this thing, too? HATH's total appeal rests solely on the big, broad shoulders of the Harry character, who just happens to be the most adorable, and, yes, cutest Sasquatch that you're ever gonna set your peepers on.Of course, Harry isn't particularly cute, or adorable, at first, though. No way.To begin with, Harry is mainly a mean and ornery cuss, as only a bona fide Sasquatch (suddenly removed from his own environment) could possibly be expected to be. It's the Henderson's (especially George) who teach Harry about the rewarding benefits of cuteness and adorability, and, of course, the necessity of bathing.

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bheadher
1987/06/10

I can still remember the first time I saw Harry...the movie was hilarious just about all the way through. Harry's costume was so realistic that it actually made the movie sorta believable, heh heh...and his antics were so funny, without being strained...I would have thought it would have gotten a better rating, but what the heck...I simply loved it for what it was, high comedy.

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gavin6942
1987/06/11

The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch after accidentally running him over on a hunting trip, but have a hard time trying to keep him away from the authorities and an eccentric hunter who's determined to catch "Bigfoot".What makes this film good really comes down to two things: nostalgia and the impressive work of Rick Baker. As a whole, it is not an amazing film, but it is a memorable one and had some cultural impact. And Baker's work (along with his crew) is incredible. The facial expressions? Kevin Peter Hall did not have a long career (sadly), but between this and the Predator, his reputation will be cemented forever.Interestingly, some have said this film is like "E.T.", which is notable because Steven Spielberg was the producer. I can see what they're saying, with taking this foreign creature and making it part of your family. There are distinct difference and "E.T." is clearly the better film, but it's an interesting comparison.

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samcracc
1987/06/12

I have seen this movie and it was a great movie. Harry the Bigfoot was interesting. Don Amche as Dr. Wallace Wrightwood did perfect. Kevin Peter Hall did a great Harry. Joshua Rudoy as Ernie Hederson was cute. Whats funny that Harry laughs hilarious. Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "Bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this..). As you guessed, "it" isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant. In their attempts to keep Harry a secret, the Henderson's have to hide him from the authorities and a man, who has made it his goal in life, to catch a "Bigfoot" You will like this movie it is such a great movie.

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