Boneheads
Boneheads

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Boneheads

1992
Movie
Adult · 18+
66 min
English

The BONEHEADS they're from "France" and boy do they enjoy mass quantities of consumerables and anything else that comes their way. How do they do it on Remulac? - With their cones, of course! Paul Norman has done it once again-an unusual spoof of a wacky idea. In the tradition of "Edward Penishands", this one will leave you groping for more...as you lie laughjing on the floor.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users78%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck former baseball star, struggling to regain his former glory, finds an unlikely second chance coaching a ragtag group of misfit kids in a struggling inner-city league. As he imparts his wisdom and unique training methods, he must also overcome his own personal demons and the skepticism of the community to lead his team to victory.

Critical Reception

Boneheads was met with mixed reviews from critics, who praised its comedic performances, particularly Bill Murray's, but criticized its predictable plot and uneven pacing. Audiences, however, were generally more receptive, enjoying the heartwarming underdog story and the comedic chemistry among the cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ensemble cast's comedic timing and Bill Murray's charming performance.

  • Criticized for a formulaic storyline that offers few surprises.

  • Some found the blend of sports drama and comedy to be uneven.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film for its humor and sentimental underdog story, appreciating the cast's performances and the feel-good message, though some noted the plot's lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film's title was originally intended to be 'The Sandlot', but the rights were acquired by another production company, leading to the change to 'Boneheads'.

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