Almost Heroes (DVD, 2005)

I've heard a lot complaining from other reviewers of this movie (on amazon, not ebay mind you) but I don't really see what all the fuss is about. Now if you're not a fan of Chris Farley (though personally I don't see how that's humanly possible) you probably won't be very tickled by this movie, and even if you are it still can't compete with Beverly Hills Ninja or Tommy Boy but it does easily trump Blacksheep which had precious few good moments.
Now the setting and plot of North American explorers is a nice choice with a lot of potential, which is used to some degree, but overall the writing just isn't that strong, I mean dumb humour can be one of my favourites but most of it found in this movie is just plain rubbish.
So if I think it's underrated why is this sounding negative? Why because I haven't mentioned the good parts; Farley snatching the eagle's eggs, Farley learning how to read, the gauntlet, Brokentwig who's not right in the head, and, my favourite, the drinking contest between Farley and the entire Spaniard warband, those looks on both their faces are simply priceless.
While most of the gold is expectedly mined by Farley there is some ok support work here too, Bidwell is probably the best minor character as he's almost impossible to dislike, but theres also Mathew Perry who does a decent job (his fever breaking always makes for a laugh but not too much else), Eugene Levy (though I actually find him overrated, in this case he's just a very annoying character with a very amusing voice), and whatever his name is that places the Spaniard Commander. He is in quite a lot of movies but this the only one I can remember that he actually tries to be funny so it's nice to see that he actually does a fine job of it.
So in closing I personally am very glad to have finally bought this one as its given quite a few fond memories from when I caught parts of it played on tv when I was younger (I'd almost always come in at the eagle egg part)and even if it's not quite funny enough to provide nonstop laughter, and very few can, it's still sure to bring a large amount of hearty chuckles over the years.
Farley will definitely be missed. It always makes me sad to think how he could have a lot more movies and mined a lot more gold if you will. I even read that he was scheduled to play Shrek before Mike Myers before he died. I don't know if it's actually true and Myers did an alright job of it but man I can only imagine what Farley could have brought to it.

I was very disappointed in this movie. It was not one of his better movies. I liked him better in his earlier movies.

This movie is one of the funniest I've ever seen. Chris Farley and Matthew Perry go perfect together. Matthew Perry is profoundly sarcastic at everything Chris Farley says and does. I also love how the setting of this movie is very old; back in the Lewis and Clark days but the dialogue is very modern which makes it very amusing. A must see!! I was hoping to buy this on ebay for less than $10 but no one is selling it and for good reason!

Most Hilarious Movie Ever! I laughed so much and watch this movie repetitively! I wish that Farley didn't go so early! He still had so much to give and this movie shows that.

I am one of those people who can laugh at Chris Farley's facial expressions for hours, and this movie is no let down for those who are like me. Even though I don't especially like Matthew Perry, his ironically prideful self-debasing role in this movie is hillarious.

I loved the movie from the beginning but it was in new condition and shipped pretty quickly. The seller was very professional and good about the whole process.

Got it in good timing and in the exact condition described. Excellent! No problems with playing the movie.

To make it short and sweet it's a classic Chris Farley movie about Farley and Matthew Perry racing Lewis and Clark to the Pacific Ocean. Personally I think it's hilarious.

I like how I got it fast and that i received it in a good condition. I hope it last me along time. If no then I will for sure be back for more buisness with you guys. Thanks

great chris farley movie. suddle humor watched over many times and still laughed harder than the last time watched

It is a hillarious movie I sugest if you don't have this movie you better get it. the whole movie is well done I loved every minute of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris Farley and Matthew Perry are at their funniest in this movie. Bent Twig is now one of the sayings that my teenagers have in their vocabulary!! I would recommend this movie to fans of Saturday Night Live....

i bought the movie cause it's a very funny movie. i ove everything about it. and the service was very fast. cris farely and matthew perry are a very funny duo. almost as funny as chris farley and david spade. but it's pretty up there. so much memories when i watched the movie.

I really have enjoyed this movie since I was a kid. I'm just glad someone is selling it on DVD. Great Purchase

This movie came out a few months after Chris Farley sadly passed away. However, it still stands as my favorite Farley movie! I saw it in theaters alone when I was 13, because no one wanted to go with me! lol

But the movie is a great sarcastic take on the Lewis & Clark expedition to find the Pacific Ocean/Coast! Laugh after laugh, Matthew Perry and Farley score everytime!

AWESOME DVD!!! and it came supper fast, it fell out of its placing but thats the postal service problem, but other than that everything was PERFECT!!! and ver fast shipping which is always awesome! PERFECT!!!

I love the movie and the company that sent it did a great job sending it out fast and it was exactly what was described

My girlfriend doesn't care much for Chris Farley but she really liked this movie. It's easily one of his best films.

Dont Remember this one coming out but it was still a funny Chris Farley Movie, Deffinately worth watching.

Chris Farley is hilarious and paired with Mathew Perry...the laughs just keep coming. Sometimes, they don't even need to say anything.

The movie follows an imaginary trip that parallels a Lewis and Clark exploration to the Pacific Ocean. Who gets there first...only the eagle knows.

As one of Farley's last films, it is not to be missed by any "Tommy Boy" fan. Although it is no Tommy Boy, the braves alone are worth the veiwing!

I had wanted a copy of this in DVD. buying from this seller was fast & easy, shipped very fast, there was nothing about this sale that I disliked

This Movie Always Makes Me Laugh! It Has A Great Cast, Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Eugene Levy, Lisa Barbuscia.... This Is Not Farley's Best Film But If You Are A Chris Farley Fan Then This Is A Must Have! I Would Recommend This Movie If You Like The Actors I Named And Are In A Laughing Mood!

We use to watch for this movie on to come on tv because we love it SO much. I had never gotten around to buying it and I'm so glad I did. Now we can watch it whenever we want!

This movie has so much you don't expect. It is extremely funny. The characters work so well together. Even their expressions and reactions are funny. Everyone must see this movie!