Screwball Campus Comedy (National Lampoon's Animal House (DVD))

Member Name: takethis

Product:	National Lampoon's Animal House (DVD)
Date:	19/01/04 (69 review reads)
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Advantages: funny, crazy, original

Disadvantages: really none

Universal Pictures Video will release groundbreaking screwball campus comedy NATIONAL LAMPOON?S ANIMAL HOUSE as a Collector?s Edition DVD on 26th January 2004 ... and I've got a preview copy ;-)

The inspiration for PORKY?S, FERRIS BUELLER?S DAY OFF, AMERICAN PIE, WAYNE?S WORLD, WEIRD SCIENCE, VAN WILDER and every other college movie since, this DVD which comes packed with extras has cross generation appeal!

Starring: John Belushi, Tim Matheson, et al.
Director: John Landis

John Landis (THE BLUES BROTHERS/AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON/TRADING PLACES) and written by Harold Ramis (CADDYSHACK/GROUNDHOG DAY/ANAYLYZE THIS), NATIONAL LAMPOON?S ANIMAL HOUSE follows the fortune of the misfit students of Faber College?s Delta House. Dean Wormer (John Vernon) will do anything to remove them from his college. Unknown to the Delta frats, he puts them on double secret probation and enlists the help of reactionary students from Omega House to fulfil his sinister plan. Delta House respond the only way they know how ? in drunken, debauched fashion.

National Lampoon?s Animal House is a classic campus romp - its is one of the most popular movie comedies of all time. It's also woth noting that this is the film that made John Belushi a star. This raunchy, crazy comedy is directed with tireless originality by John Landis offers an unequaled spoof of 1960s college life by following the hilarious adventures of the Delta fraternity. In addition to Belushi as Bluto Blutarsky, the all-star cast includes Tim Matheson, Tom Hulce, Stephen 'Flounder' Furst, Karen Allen, Donald Sutherland, Peter Riegert, and Kevin Bacon, along with Otis Day and the Knights with their showstopping performance of 'Shout'.

Extras on NATIONAL LAMPOON?S ANIMAL HOUSE include:
- ?Where are They Now?? ? A Delta House Update (10 mins)
- ?Did You Know That?? - Trivia Pop Up/Separate Feature Options abouth the making/filming
- The Y
earbook? ? An Animal House reunion (48 mins)
- Theatrical Trailer
- Newly upgraded audio tracks

NATIONAL LAMPOON?S ANIMAL HOUSE is a timeless comedy classic bursting with memorable gags. The film boasts a remarkable soundtrack including music from Lloyd Williams and Sam Cooke, as well as a cameo appearance from the latter and his band. Like SPINAL TAP, NATIONAL LAMPOON?S ANIMAL HOUSE was a popular choice for musicians on tour in the 70s and 80s. ANIMAL HOUSE is the ultimate university experience and this unique edition is a must-have item for comedy fans and DVD collectors alike.

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NATIONAL LAMPOON?S ANIMAL HOUSE (15)- 1978
Distributor = Universal Pictures Video
Running Time = 109 mins (feature)
RRP = £15.99 (DVD)
RRP= £7.99 (VHS)

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