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Coneheads (1993)

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Reviews Counted:26

Fresh:7

Rotten:19

Average Rating:4.3/10

Runtime: 87 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Hounded by the immigration authorities, the Coneheads continue to pursue the American dream, raising their teenaged daughter "Connie" in their suburban home and on weekends barbecuing mass... Hounded by the immigration authorities, the Coneheads continue to pursue the American dream, raising their teenaged daughter "Connie" in their suburban home and on weekends barbecuing mass quantities of animal protein in the back yard. Inspired by the early "Saturday Night Live" skit. The supporting cast includes a veritable "who's-who" of TV comedy, from comics-turned-sitcom stars Drew Carey and Ellen DeGeneres to "Seinfeld" stars Jason Alexander and Michael Richards and "SNL" cast members Jan Hooks, Julia Sweeney, and Tim Meadows. [More]

Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Chris Farley, Garrett Morris

Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Chris Farley, Garrett Morris, Phil Hartman, Laraine Newman, Jon Lovitz, Michael Richards, Sinbad, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Michael McKean, Jason Alexander, Joey Lauren Adams, Parker Posey, Kevin Nealon, Jan Hooks, Julia Sweeney, Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Thomas, Tom Arnold, Drew Carey, Tim Meadows, Lisa Jane Persky, Peter Aykroyd, Michelle Burke

Director: Steve Barron

Director: Steve Barron
Composer: David Newman

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Reviews for Coneheads

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Its transition to the big screen suggests an idea that was plotted on the back of a beer mat when the creators were too pickled to stand up straight. One wishes they had passed out before they were so inspired.

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05/16/08
Channel 4 Film
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No review available.

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12/24/02
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

It’s not worth the expenditure of energy, really.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
06/13/01
Scott Renshaw
Scott Renshaw
Apollo Guide

No review available.

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08/29/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A thoroughly updated and nicely fleshed-out comedy that never quite makes you loose a molar laughing, but instead keeps solid little gags flowing throughout.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/01/00
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

No review available.

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10/11/02
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

This is a dismal, dreary and fairly desperate movie, in which the actors try very hard but are unable to overcome an uninspired screenplay.

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01/01/00
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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The film itself is like the cinematic equivalent of a clothesline, with a steady stream of skits and gags hung out to dry.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

No review available.

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08/10/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

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07/05/03
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

A new spin on the original skit with some fresh stars like Sinbad and McKean plus a generous special effects budget fill in the gaps when the movie flags.

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01/01/00
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

Feh!

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12/21/04
Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette

Can you inflate a gimmick-driven comedy skit into a full-fledged feature film? Up to a point.

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05/16/08
Duane Byrge
Duane Byrge
Hollywood Reporter
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This film went so wrong somewhere, the

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04/30/03
Alex Sandell
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum

No review available.

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07/01/04
Andy Klein
Andy Klein
Los Angeles CityBeat

Better-than-average SNL spin-off, and unfortunately the best thing Aykroyd's done sice Ghostbusters.

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02/02/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

Coneheads falls flat about as often as it turns funny, and displays more amiability than style.

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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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No review available.

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09/14/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

I expected stupid humor, silly humor, or bizarre humor, but not no humor.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

No review available.

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03/27/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice
 
 
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