Arthur Sellers, Brian Doyle-Murray, Chevy Chase

A goofball air traffic controller (Chevy Chase) is imbued with some wacky telekinetic powers after an unfortunate (or fortunate, for the sake of this comedy!) collision with a nuclear-waste truck. In ...( read more  read more... )a misguided attempt to win back his girlfriend, he uses his newfound abilities to harass her suitors -- who are lining up in droves to date her. Dabney Coleman, Patti D'Arbanville and Brian Doyle Murray costar. Ken Shapiro directs.

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Directed by: Ken Shapiro

Release Date: December 25, 1981

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DVD Release Date: February 22, 2005

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  • July 6, 2009
    The ONLY reason to see this is to see Dabney Coleman as a egotistical author get his comeuppance by way of Chevy's Chase's newly-acquired telekinetic powers. Otherise, do NOT waste your time.
  • December 18, 2008
    An SNL skit stretched way beyond audience endurance.
  • October 29, 2009
    This movie was funny when I was little & still is today
  • March 16, 2009
    classic Chevy Chase! so fun and stupid--just enjoy the ride. =)
  • January 10, 2009
    No thankyou - Not interested.
  • December 31, 2008
    This one is a little off. The first half I liked as the main character was set up and given his powers. He has a little fun with it and then the whole movie takes a turn for the dramatic but in a very weak way as it tries to hold on to the comedy for dear life.
    Watch it if you ...( read more)like Chevy Chase but don't expect much from it.
  • December 20, 2008
    I still find it as funny as when I first saw it at the theater.
  • December 15, 2008
    not thanks not my thing
  • November 25, 2008
    Has funny moments but overall a let down....

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