If you wanna kick back, relax, and really have a great laugh, this is the movie for you.
Set around 1962, the title, Tin Men, refers to aluminum siding salesmen. This is the profession of both BB and Tilley, although they work for rival companies. Throughout the movie, we are treated to different shady tactics employed by these salesmen to peddle their wares. A wonderfully funny movie, Dreyfuss and De Vito play their parts so well, taking two fairly unscrupulous characters and making them somewhat likable. They are supported by an excellent cast including Barbara Hersey as Tilley's wife, John Mahoney, Jackie Gayle, Seymour Cassel, and Bruno Kirby. Overall, terrific performances by Barbara Hershey, Richard Drefus, Danny De Vito and, above all, the British-born actor, John Mahoney, make this film a treat at every viewing. Mahoney, whom no one would ever identify as anything other than 100 percent American in looks and in voice, almost steals the show with his portrayal of Moe, Dreyfuss's patient partner in scam.
This is a great movie that stands alone in dozens of ways. It will remain one of my all time favorite period pieces. Great sound track, great acting, great capture of the early 60's.
Overall rating: 7 out of 10.
Set around 1962, the title, Tin Men, refers to aluminum siding salesmen. This is the profession of both BB and Tilley, although they work for rival companies. Throughout the movie, we are treated to different shady tactics employed by these salesmen to peddle their wares. A wonderfully funny movie, Dreyfuss and De Vito play their parts so well, taking two fairly unscrupulous characters and making them somewhat likable. They are supported by an excellent cast including Barbara Hersey as Tilley's wife, John Mahoney, Jackie Gayle, Seymour Cassel, and Bruno Kirby. Overall, terrific performances by Barbara Hershey, Richard Drefus, Danny De Vito and, above all, the British-born actor, John Mahoney, make this film a treat at every viewing. Mahoney, whom no one would ever identify as anything other than 100 percent American in looks and in voice, almost steals the show with his portrayal of Moe, Dreyfuss's patient partner in scam.
This is a great movie that stands alone in dozens of ways. It will remain one of my all time favorite period pieces. Great sound track, great acting, great capture of the early 60's.
Overall rating: 7 out of 10.