Harockerce What a beautiful movie!

Tacticalin An absolute waste of money

Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

HotToastyRag Greedy is an adorable and totally '90s dysfunctional family comedy. Nowadays, those types of movies are either too quirky to be funny or too dramatic to be considered comedies. Gone are the nineties, the golden age of modern cinema! Thankfully, there are rentals, so you can rent wonderful flicks like My Cousin Vinny and Greedy-both directed by Jonathan Lynn-and remember the wonderful decade.In the story, Kirk Douglas is the elderly and extremely wealthy patriarch of a pretty heartless family, including Ed Begley Jr., Phil Hartman, Bob Balaban, Mary Ellen Trainor, and Siobhan Fallon. No one likes each other, or him, but they're all sucking up to him in hopes that they'll be remembered in his will. In comes a distant relative with ulterior motives, Michael J. Fox, and a nurse who spends more time in a bikini than actually caretaking, Olivia d'Abo, and the family gets even more greedy and impatient! Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel's script is quick and hilarious, like two hours of verbal slapstick. Everyone feeds off each other brilliantly, and it's a laugh-a-minute as you watch the family tear each other apart. Light-hearted and silly, it's perfect for an afternoon movie day with your siblings-if you get along-or even a fun date night if you and your sweetie pie like comedies! Give the trailer a watch; if you're laughing in the two minutes, you'll love the full two hours.

jamariana I thought this was a pretty decent comedy. I like seeing Michael J. Fox in movies, in television shows, and in real life. There's a very likable quality about him, I think. Anyway, "Greedy" has an interesting plot. Sure, it's not the most intelligent film of all time, but it's funny and entertaining, which is undoubtedly what the filmmakers behind this movie tried to achieve. I especially liked the ending of the film, which I found the funniest part about this whole movie. I'd say it's worth a watch. It's not a masterpiece, but I sure liked it anyway.

Hollywood_Yoda First of all, I didn't know this film existed until around 2008. Found it at a Goodwill store of all places, on Laserdisc! After I watched the entire film, while trying to breathe from constantly laughing, it instantly became a favorite. The director, Jonathan Lynn, really knows how to direct a great comedy (see Sgt. Bilko or The Distinguished Gentleman).Michael J. Fox starred in this film, after about a decade of hit and misses after his role in Back to the Future. This is truly a highlight of his career, his acting was great, and his line delivery was awesome. Also starring is Kirk Douglas, and I cannot remember ever seeing him in another comedy before this, but he was hilarious. I never knew he could be so funny.The story is great, about a dysfunctional family visiting a rich uncle, waiting for him to kick the bucket, and be in line for his money. The film co-stars Phil Hartman and Ed Begley Jr.

mnpollio This comedy from the same director that brought us My Cousin Vinny is certainly a bit of a buried treasure. A well-cast, surprisingly effervescent production that has a good number of genuine laughs. Kirk Douglas is an aging millionaire, whose immediate family is comprised of a loathsome greedy horde of bloodsuckers who spend their time in outrageously sycophantic displays while trying to undercut their competition. Their plans hit a snag with the arrival of sexy pizza delivery girl Olivia D'abo who stays on as Douglas' caretaker. To attempt to ameliorate her influence, the clan seeks out Douglas' favorite estranged nephew - a down-on-his-luck bowler played by Michael J. Fox, who does his best to rise above the shenanigans, but finds himself drawn ever further into the melee.If the film has a major weakness, it is that once the family unites to draw Fox into the game, the entire group of them (including Hartman, Jere Burns, Colleen Camp, etc.) suddenly operate as one mind rather than continuing to undermine each other. It would have been far more intriguing to see each specific relative continue with schemes of their own. Otherwise, the film is a lot of fun. Douglas is hilarious as the millionaire, who knows all too well what the family is doing and always seems one step ahead of their foolishness. Phil Hartman is a deadpan delight as the primary golddigger, who spends his time disparaging his relatives to Douglas with acid backhanded "compliments". Director Jonathan Lynn is acerbically funny as the put-upon butler and D'abo is suitably sexy as the wild card in the mix. The usually capable Nancy Travis is stuck with a largely humorless role as Fox's well-meaning girlfriend and the voice of reason in the film. Truthfully, her character could have been omitted or combined with the D'abo character without any deleterious impact. Fox himself has rarely been better outside of the Back to the Future franchise. This is one of his most appealing and consistently amusing performances. I would also be remiss in not mentioning his pleasantly surprising extended nude scene. I mean, WOW! Who knew? Sharp-eyed viewers will figure out the ending, but it does not make it any less satisfying. A film comedy that definitely needs to be rediscovered and re-evaluated by a new crop of viewers. They will definitely be rewarded.