City Slickers was, from all accounts, a cultural phenomenon 30 years back. It earned 200 million world wide, in 1991, on a budget of 20 million dollars and cemented Billy Crystal's standing as one of the leading comic talents of the time, a reputation that was further solidified the next year when "When Harry Met Sally" came to town. It also happens to be one of the best "feel good films" that you can treat yourself to, in these saturnine times.
It is, prima facie, a buddy movie. It is also a coming of "mid -life crisis" age film. It is peppered with essential wisdom about life & its associated responsibilities. It also pioneered the concept of going on tough trails to feel invigorated about life, a life which was getting crushed with the ennui of daily grind, poor choices and messy relationships.
Jack Palance earned a richly deserved Best Supporting Actor Academy Award as the tough cowboy who introduces the city slickers to many of the truths. He is matched by Crystal (also the producer of this), who has the best lines and who is almost as funny here as he was in When Harry...
The only bit that I found slightly disconcerting was the director's attempt to tie everything off quite deftly, at the end. It felt forced and a bit artificial.
It is a delightful watch and is sure to leave you in splits because of its witty lines. Recommended.
It is, prima facie, a buddy movie. It is also a coming of "mid -life crisis" age film. It is peppered with essential wisdom about life & its associated responsibilities. It also pioneered the concept of going on tough trails to feel invigorated about life, a life which was getting crushed with the ennui of daily grind, poor choices and messy relationships.
Jack Palance earned a richly deserved Best Supporting Actor Academy Award as the tough cowboy who introduces the city slickers to many of the truths. He is matched by Crystal (also the producer of this), who has the best lines and who is almost as funny here as he was in When Harry...
The only bit that I found slightly disconcerting was the director's attempt to tie everything off quite deftly, at the end. It felt forced and a bit artificial.
It is a delightful watch and is sure to leave you in splits because of its witty lines. Recommended.