My Favorite Dean Jones Movies

My favorite of the Herbie movies. It's a classic and full of fun. It began the saga and stars veteran Disney actor Dean Jones. Jones performs at top of his game and his dry wit and sarcastic humor are in good shape. David Tomlinson makes a great villian and is intstantly recognized by true disney fans (notably for Mary Poppins and Bedknobs and Broomsticks). Buddy Hackett is hilarious as the first believer in Herbie as well as the namer - he adds an extra element of comedic relief in this comedy. Beyond the bounds of the term Classic this is a must see of the Disney films. Excellent in acting and technical areas it is definitely worth the watch. The actual VW bug was tricked out and could really do the things (lift its hood, pour out oil, open doors without the use of humans, etc.) which makes it even more believable since the things Herbie does are real.

Hilarious film with the classic Peter Ustinov in a great role as the ghost of Captain Blackbeard. Dean Jones adds his talent to the acting and they make a great duo. Suzanne Pleshette, in one of the two three Disney movies she was in with Jones adds her usual spark to it. A fun and inviting story with lots of slapstick as well as subtle humor within dialogue and visuals. Classic Disney and absolutely worth the watch.

Clever and hilarious. Dean Jones gives a wonderful performance as the FBI agent and Hayley Mills is spectacular. One of the best live action Disney films.

Fun and a great family film. Dean Jones returns as Jim Douglas and Don Knotts plays his hilarious mechanic. While it lacks the originality and cleverness of the first in the series this new director to the Herbie series does put the focus on Herbie and develops the little car's characteristics more.

Not as classic or great as the first - The Shaggy Dog, but still very funny and enjoyable to watch. Dean Jones is good as always and Keenan Wynn does a great job as villian - as always. Tim Conway gives a great comedic performance and the film is fun from start to finish with the pie fight being a highlight.

Dean Jones performs as usual and Maurice Chevalier gives a humorous and wonderful performance as the local priest. Funny and fun this is a good family film with something for everyone. I don't feel it is Dean Jones best but it still shows his talent nicely.

Fun and funny. An enjoyable watch. This first one is a classic.

Considered one of his best. Impressive for the 1950's. Elvis does a good job as does Judy Tyler. Fun and worth the watch. Dean Jones has a small role but he is good as always. Elvis set standards for dancing and music and music videos with this film.

Watch the original not this remake piece of crap. How they got good actors like Dean Jones and Peter Boyle I will never know. Dean Jones was good as always (even if only a small role). The rest of the film was the most unrealistic unbelievable horrendous thing I have seen. Based on a good book and a good screenplay - this had nothing to imply it was based on either. Again- watch the original with Dean Jones and Hayley Mills.