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The Jerk [HD DVD]
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: HD DVD
Brand: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.
EAN: 0025195009720
Format: Color, Dolby, Widescreen
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
MPN: 61101158
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: April 17, 2007
Running Time: 94 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: December 14, 1979
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Editorial Review:
That wild and crazy guy Steve Martin makes his film-starring debut in the wacky comedy hit The Jerk. Steve portrays Navin Johnson adopted son of a poor black sharecropper family whose crazy inventions lead him from rags to riches and right back to rags. Along the way he's smitten with a lady motorcycle racer survives a series of screwball attacks by a deranged killer becomes a millionaire by inventing the "Opti-grab" handle for eyeglasses - and shows why he's one of the hottest comic performers in the world.Runtime: 94 minsFormat: DVD HD Genre: COMEDY Rating: R UPC: 025195009720 Manufacturer No: 61101158
Carl Reiner (Where's Poppa?) brought comic Steve Martin to the screen in this mostly funny 1979 movie about a relentlessly stupid but innocent man, whom we get to know from childhood (where it never occurred to him that he was white as he was raised by a family of black sharecroppers) to romance (where he doesn't quite know what to do with Bernadette Peters). Martin is game as the moron, and this is the kind of film with funny moments people still talk about. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Still hilarious after all this time
I'd forgotten how funny this one was, and how the comedies of the 70s and 80s were some of the best. Steve Martin is at the peak of his comedic form here, playing Navin Johnson, who is so stupid he doesn't even realize he's not a black person. Bernadette Peters gets to show off her vocal skills and comedic talent too, as Navin's lover, Marie.
Navin goes through a period of his life working at a gas station, then at a carnival, accidentally makes a fortune, then loses it all when the product ... Read More
Rating: - Funniest movie ever
I have watched this movie probably 50 times and it still makes me laugh when he talks about his "special purpose". I would highly recommend this movie to anyone and the special features on this disc are also fun, too.
Rating: - Classic comedy
One of the best ever. Not much off color stuff, so you can watch it with your kids! You will be using lines from this one for years to come.
Rating: - Steve Martin's best work
Steve Martin is at his best with non-stop comedy. This is not a family film but this is adult humor at its best. It's one of those movies you can watch over and over again. A wonderful piece of comedy.
Rating: - High quality transfer for "The Jerk"
This is certainly a Steve Martin classic. Very funny, timeless comedy.
The audio and video is the best I have ever seen it on this tranfer.
I can only remember the countless times I've seen this on regular TV, with the outdated audio and video. Never again!
A must own for "The Jerk" fans that do not have Universal HD from their cable provider.
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