Clint Howard, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt
A Japanese auto company is persuaded to take over an abandoned factory--and abandoned U.S. workforce--in a small rust-belt town in Middle America. Alas, this wonderful idea for a culture-clash comedy ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 16, 2002
Stats: 188 reviews
Half hearted culture clash comedy packed with racial stereotypes and (surprise surprise) life lessons. The fact that the arrogance of the US workers wavers when they come to understand their japanese counterparts gives the film some small merit, but it's horribly contrived and ju...( read more)
This was a decent film. Deals with a Japanese company taking over a American auto manufacturer. The film is a comedy that shows the culture clash between each country and the workers. Funny in most parts. Stars Michael Keaton, John Turturro and Mimi Rogers. Directed by Ron Howard...( read more)
Very funny 80's movie staring Michael Keaton. Ron Howard shows his talent in this early movie.
I have to say that the only reason I'm rating this movie as high as I am is because I'm a big fan of Michael Keaton. I was very surprised that he and Ron Howard, of all people, chose to involve themselves with a terrible 80's atrocity such as this. Lame jokes, a terrible script a...( read more)
An easy Ron Howard movie. The end is pointless and leaves you feeling stupid for having watched the movie. Has a few slightly funny bits.
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