| Actors: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson, Gedde Watanabe Director: Nicholas Meyer Creators: Ric Waite, Richard Shepherd, Theodore R. Parvin, Walter F. Parkes, David Isaacs, Keith Critchlow, Ken Levine Genres: Comedy Sub-Genres: Tom Hanks Studio: Hbo Home Video Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen,Anamorphic DVD Release Date: 02/29/2000 Original Release Date: 08/16/1985 Theatrical Release Date: 08/16/1985 Release Year: 2000 Run Time: 1hr 47min Screens: Color,Widescreen,Anamorphic Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Languages: English Subtitles: English, Spanish, French |
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  | Volunteers Actors: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson, Gedde Watanabe Director: Nicholas Meyer Genres: Comedy R 2000 1hr 47min In a desperate attempt to escape the bookies to whom he owes a lot of money, a playboy enlists in the Peace Corps and is sent on a mission to Thailand. Far from being an altruist, however, this capitalist is soon turning a... more » |
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Member Movie Reviews Larry N. from BEALETON, VA Reviewed on 12/2/2015... The reviews and descriptions give good synopsis' of the movie. It has some good humor and I found it to be very entertaining. 1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.  Mary M. (ceresmary) from COLUMBUS, OH Reviewed on 4/8/2011... It helps to be from that era, a bit. The humor is fantastic with enough twists, turns and funny parts to that make it repeatable as a DVD, rather than a one hit wonder. John Candy helps this movie along, same with the rest of the cast: it plays well. It isn't "Harold and Maude" mind you, (one that really can be watched many, many times)but it holds it own. 4 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful. Jennifer M. (markschgirl) from TOLEDO, OH Reviewed on 4/4/2011... good movie 2 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Movie Reviews"Move This Log And I'll Sleep With Each One Of You". Mr. | USA | 07/12/2001 (4 out of 5 stars) "Back in 1984, Tom Hanks was on a roll. After making it big on the small screen in the popular comedy, Bosom Buddies, and making an even bigger "Splash" in the 1983 film directed by Ron Howard, Hanks started gaining prominance as an actor. His next film, 1984s Bachelor Party, brought his persona to a much different audience which did not stop the film from becoming a success. 1985s Volunteers, however, would be a different story. Although this film is about Ivy Leager, Lawrence Bourne III (Hanks) who joins the Peace Corp to get out of a gambling dept, it is not for a huge audience. However, there are a couple of important reasons to own it. 1. This was the 2nd and final teaming of Hanks with fellow "Splash" costar, John Candy, who's performance in this film as the goodnatured Tom Tuttle can be hard not to laugh at (the brainwashing scene is a killer). 2. Volunteers is the movie where Hanks met his wife, Rita Wilson, who costars with him as Beth Wexler. It's just a lot of fun to watch the chemestry between these two and also quite touching since they are still together today. One of my favorite scenes is when Beth is unsuccessfully trying to get the natives to move a log, so Lawrence tells her to repeat something he says in their language, and after she does, the natives scurry the log away. "What did I just say?", she asks him. He replies, "Move this log and I'll sleep with each one of you". A silly but intimate exchange between the two of them.This DVD is not bad as far as price is concerned and it's even shown in the Widescreen Format (1.85:1), but you may not know that since the back of the case is a bit unclear (the only indication is "Aspect 16:9", which some people may not understand). Even the original theatrical trailer is here in Widescreen. Plus you even get some nice Cast & Crew Bios. So if you really enjoy Tom Hanks and/or John Candy, check this film out. "It's not that I can't help these people, it's just that...I don't want to".-Tom Hanks as Lawrence Bourne III" A lot better movie than it gets credit for. J. Reed | Charlotte, NC | 08/03/2001 (4 out of 5 stars) "Glad to see only one bad review for this movie. I loved it. It really just depends what you like in a movie. I loved 1941 but hated American Pie. If your an Adam Sandler fan then I bet you hate it too. If your a Hanks or Candy fan then you must see it. Alan5973 has most of the high points covered. Great lines. The Tom Tuttle from Tacoma brainwash is classic. I also think it is cool seeing Hanks and Wilson together." Great Laughs Jimmy Verona | Ga | 02/24/2004 (4 out of 5 stars) "This comedy really struck me as great. Some have bashed Tom Hanks in this movie as unfunny and John Candy as the highlight, but I think Tom Hanks is just plain hilarious, but then again I've always loved dead-pan humor. Candy on the other hand is the fallguy to Hanks straightman.
The basic plot is Hanks is a rich prick in serious debt and joins the peace corps to get away from it all. While in Thailand, Tom Hanks has to learn to become a better person. Simple premise, but, like I said earlier, you'll love it. Also, this film features and early score by James Horner, which is a nice bonus for soundtrack fans. Truthfully the only reason this film did not get 5 stars was the lack of DVD features, but the flick itself is great. Worth your cash." |
