| Beethoven | 
 enlarge | Director: Brian Levant
Actors: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile
Studio: Not Avail
Category: DVD
Buy New: $27.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 19332
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 87
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: D20027D
ISBN: 0783219733
UPC: 025192002724
EAN: 9780783219738
ASIN: 0783219733
Theatrical Release Date: April 3, 1992
Publication Date: September 24, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: PLEASE READ: THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, 2005, ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN REGION 1, SINGLE TWO-SIDED DVD WITH FOUR (4) EPISODES (2 TO A SIDE): SIDE A: BEETHOVEN, AND BEETHOVEN'S 2ND.; SIDE B: BEETHOVEN'S 3RD. AND BETHOVEN'S 4TH. THIS IS JUST THE NEW DVD WITHOUT ARTWORK IN A NEW JEWELCASE. THIS IS NOT A BOOTLEG!! 100% Satisfaction guaranteed!!! We ship same day!! We also ship FIRST CLASS MAIL!!
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Put Charles Grodin together with a 200-pound Saint Bernard and you're likely to come up with some good laughs. In this popular family comedy from 1992 Grodin plays a beleaguered dad who reluctantly lets his kids keep the lost puppy they've adopted. The dog quickly grows into the huge and clever hound named Beethoven. In a marked departure from his nice-guy roles in several Disney comedies from the 1960s and '70s, Dean Jones plays the villainous veterinarian who abducts Beethoven to be a subject in his sadistic animal experiments. The kidnapping sets the stage for a raucous rescue and, of course, an inevitable sequel. Innocuous but harmlessly entertaining, Beethoven is one of those movies that some kids can't get enough of. --Jeff Shannon
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Nice Doggie April 16, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Beethoven DVD
Beethoven is a comedy about a family with a Saint Bernard dog and all the trouble the dog gets in to. A laugh-a-minute.
Highly recommended for the entire family, especially dog lovers.
Gunner April, 2008
 Whatever happened to Nicholle Tom? October 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved Beethoven when I was young - so much so, I went around naming my Barbie dolls 'Ryce'! I thought it was the coolest name ever, and it brought a smile to my face when I watched it today, brought back some good memories.
Beethoven is just a feel good movie. A big lovable dog, who you just want to cuddle the entire time, even if you did get drooled on. Just don't show to very young kids, cos you know what will happen! Thankfully I don't have that problem, just my mum oohing and aahing over Beethoven! The only minor quibble I have with the movie is that I can easily see Chevy Chase or Steve Martin in the role of the dad, played by Charles Grodin. Either of those two could have played that role, and dare I say it slightly better.
But whatever happened to the gorgeous Nicholle Tom? She wasn't the best actress but she was great in the Beethoven movies (but the other two kids were definitely NOT), but she seems to have virtually disappeared from the movie world, and into made for TV movies. Which is a shame.
Beethoven is the perfect afternoon movie of just chilling, when everyone else it out, and there's no need to feel embarrassed.
 A Movie For All Ages January 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is fun for viewers of all ages. There are a couple of questionable scenes, but I would not have a problem with children watching this movie with me. (I noted in other reviews that I believe parents should always watch movies or TV programs with their children.)
I'm used to Dean Jones as the hero of countless Disney live action films. Here, he plays the villain, and does a chilling job with it.
I would highly recommend this comedy, especially if you want something for the whole family.
I Love It July 9, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I used to watch "Beethoven" when I was was young, and I was watching it today. We have this and "Beethoven's 2nd" on video, but I agree that "Beethoven" may not be for younger children but I really, really love it.
 NOT a family film January 28, 2006
8 out of 17 found this review helpful
I found nothing to like about this movie and I can't believe people actually take children to watch it. The father is an absolute jerk and I wanted to smack the mother, who stands like an imbecile while her husband says ugly things to the dog and kids. The filmmakers attempt to redeem him and show what a loving father he is by beating someone up! Riiiighhttt. Throw in a sadistic veterinarian and you have a horror show, not a family film. This is completely unfit for children and should be for adults as well.
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