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zingy
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 Kingpin Kingpin Quote: Kingpin is a 1996 slapstick comedy film directed by the Farrelly brothers and starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, and Bill Murray. It was filmed in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a stand-in for Scranton, Amish country and even Reno, Nevada.
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Johnny Dollar
The Lubitsch Touch
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Kingpin is pretty funny.
Now THAT'S a review!
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Squee
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I'll do you even better!
Kingpin is the Farrley Brothers' funniest movie. I give it ****/****
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El Maskado
Arrrrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhhh!
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:17 pm
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One of my favorite comedy of all time. Its the best of the Farrelly brother films but it also has a heart too.
A+
9.5/10
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makeshift
Teenage Dream
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Absolutely hilarious film. Probably the Farrelly's best work. Some amazing performances from a cast including Bill Murray, Woody Harrelson, and Randy Quaid. Lin Shaye as Roy's Landlady gives a particularly memorable turn. The image of her reflection in Roy's rear view mirror is forever burned into my memory. Murray's ever-shifting combover is worth the viewing alone.
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Johnny Dollar
The Lubitsch Touch
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Pretty much every line-nay, every GESTURE- Bill Murray makes in this movie is funny. That's quite an accomplishment.
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El Maskado
Arrrrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhhh!
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Did I also mention that the movie has a great soundtrack too? I like the use of English Beat, Blues Traveler and Frebbie Johnson songs. What makes it stand out among other comedies is the end result was bittersweet since Roy Munsen didnt win the tournament at all but what he did gain was inner strength and staying sober. Kingpin can be offensive and funny at times but it did balance it out with tender moments of hope
Best hairdos in movie history too like Makeshift said
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Thegun
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Love this movie, dont know if you know, but Bill Murray didnt have a single line in the movie, it was all improvised by him. My favorite Farelly brothers film too.
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RAWSAW
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First time I saw this film I laughed my F'n ass off. One, part of the film takes place in Scranton Pa, which I'm from. They played it off like a dump of a town and its not. Secondly,,the "Munson" which came to mean 'loser or fuck up' in the film. This was funny because I went to school with a kid who's last name was Munson and he was a loser sorry to say.
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STEVE ROGERS
The Greatest Avenger EVER
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Re: Kingpin Zingaling wrote: Discuss...  That scene still makes me quiver.. Also, Big Earl was the BEST and Bill Murray was top notch in this.. This was a true bowling fan's movie..
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Terminator1997
George A. Romero
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possibly the funniest movie of all time...
Ernie McCracken: It all comes down to this roll. Roy Munson, a man-child, with a dream to topple bowling giant Ernie McCracken. If he strikes, he's the 1979 Odor-Eaters Champion. He's got one foot in the frying pan and one in the pressure cooker. Believe me, as a bowler, I know that right about now, your bladder feels like an overstuffed vacuum cleaner bag and your butt is kinda like an about-to-explode bratwurst.
Roy: Hey. Do you mind? I wasn't talking when you were bowling.
Ernie McCracken: Was I talking out loud? Was I? Sorry. Good luck.
lol pure brilliance
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Bradley Witherberry
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Sad Clown wrote: Its the best of the Farrelly brother films but it also has a heart too.
I think that all of the Farrelly's movies have heart, but I agree with you that it is their finest, funniest movie.
5 out of 5.
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MGKC
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As a big bowling fan, this movie was really good. Woody Harrelson is great, how he "lost" his hand makes me laugh. Bill Murray is funny as the cocky pro bowler. And of course then there's the Amish, which is great.
Grade: B+/A-
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