Greedy |  | Actors: Khandi Alexander, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., Jere Burns, Colleen Camp
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 14337
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 113 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D20429D
ISBN: 0783230354
UPC: 025192042928
EAN: 9780783230351
ASIN: 0783230354
Theatrical Release Date: March 4, 1994
Release Date: December 15, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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The best thing about this misguided 1994 comedy is the performance of Kirk Douglas as a feisty old scrap-metal millionaire named Joe whose venal family is out to get his fortune. Douglas had scored a modest hit with Burt Lancaster in the 1986 buddy comedy Tough Guys, but this was the veteran actor's chance for a late-career comeback--and his last major movie role before he was temporarily sidelined by a stroke in 1995. Douglas is quite funny here, playing an old codger who keeps frustrating his greedy relatives by refusing to die. Instead he threatens to will his fortune to his sexy "nurse" (Olivia D'Abo), and the scheming family reacts by finding a long-lost nephew named Daniel (Michael J. Fox), who is the only relative that Uncle Joe remembers with any fondness. The idea is that Joe will warm up to his welcomed nephew and will him his fortune--but of course this only makes the old man more crotchety and protective of his money. The movie's got a strong supporting cast including Ed Begley Jr. and the late Phil Hartman, but director Jonathan Lynn (who also plays Douglas's butler) fails to maintain a steady pace and the movie's cynical humor gradually wears out its welcome. Along the way, however, Fox keeps up a lively rapport with Douglas, who's obviously enjoying himself in a role that lets him cut loose with plenty of saucy and savvy attitude. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
A BUNCH OF MONEY-HUNGRY COUSINS BATTLE ONE ANOTHER FOR THEIMMENSE FORTUNE OF THEIR ECCENTRIC UNCLE JOE. WHEN UNCLE JOETAKES IN A SEXY PIZZA DELIVERY GIRL AS HIS NURSE, THEY PANIC ANDSEND FOR DANNY, A BELOVED LONG-LOST NEPHEW, TO HELP COPE WITH THE SEDUCTIVE NURSE. BONUS FEATURES: TALENT BIOS, AND MORE.
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 A very boring, silly film January 4, 2010
A. Grubshteyn (Mamaroneck, NY)
Kirk Douglas' performance is probably the only worthwile thing in this boring, predictable, and unfunny comedy.
 Worth the wait February 5, 2009
Nikkerra Holmes
I was very happy to find this product and receive it in good condition. I love this movie and you made my day when I received it, because I watched it almost everyday since I got it. My movie arrived in about 5 days, all the while I was pacing the floor to get it. My family laugh every time we watch it. I couldn't be happier! I feel that this seller did everything very professional and I wouldn't mind buying more movies from them. Thank You!
 It's a keeper June 13, 2008
Suzanne (Federal Way, WA)
I have the VHS of this movie and since I am getting all DVD's now, this one was a must. Great actors, super plot, this movie is a keeper.
FUNNY! December 21, 2007
Carlos Reyes (San Antonio)
Excellent movie! Good Comedy for most of the family, A lot of this type of simple but fun comedy is not seen anymore!
A very funny movie, excellent cast September 7, 2007
T. Sedivy
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a movie you can enjoy time and time again. Kirk Douglas really plays the cranky old man well; you laugh at him, and feel sorry for him both at the same time. Michael J. Fox bends over backwards to please "Uncle Joe" to no avail, and his "Greedy" relatives, played by a wonderful cast, are a hoot!
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