September 29, 2009
Fun film but I'm not understanding the 'Cult' following this film claims to have, does it really exist?
Abe Vigoda, Amanda Plummer, Barry McGovern
Joe Versus the Volcano is a true early-1990s cult film. This fantasy-comedy was the first pairing of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, yet it polarizes viewers like a Blue Velvet or Happiness...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 2, 2002
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February 11, 2008What an odd movie. It's patently ridiculous, yet somehow charming. There are some really interesting scenes, and its building up of big clichés just to cut them down again is definitely not a typical move. You find yourself investing a good 15 minutes at a time into a scene that ...( read more)
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February 2, 2008Comedy about a man who is terminally ill and decides to jump in a volcano.
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November 21, 2009Weird movie - not so much in the sense that it is quirky (which it is), but because it is kinda confused. For instance, Joe resents the fact that he "sold his life" to his boss for 300 dollars a week but then he's delighted with all the luxury that the golden credit card can buy....( read more)
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November 18, 2009One of the most crazy ideas, but executed so gracefully. Tom Hanks is the most lovable guy out there and Meg Ryan the most lovable girl out there, naturally this movie shows that. Within minutes you want these characters to be happy and in love, something I rarely find myself wan...( read more)
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October 8, 2009This is a funny comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. About this down on his luck average Joe who finds out he only has so long left to live. He then gets hired to jump into a volcano. So he lives up his life before doing this deed. A fun film with a wacky story. Also a good su...( read more)
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