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It's hard to believe this comes from such an intellectually challenging director as Christopher Guest; this comedy squanders an interesting, little-used concept (historical spoof) with a taste for over-the-top pratfall and bodily function-laced humor. The film's closest cousin is probably Blazing Saddles (1974) but unlike that perennial favorite, Almost Heroes is free of the clever puns, sly racial satire, and self-aware irony inherent in the best work of Mel Brooks. Maybe it's that, while Saddles spoofed the conventions of an entire genre as well as the wider attitudes and beliefs of an era in American history, Guest's film is just a fragile work upon which is constructed a series of skit-like gags. After the second or third time that lead Chris Farley takes a spill (the late actor used to call this tiring bit, with no small amount of frustration, "fatty falls down"), Almost Heroes has clearly run out of any steam it might have gotten from its attention-grabbing premise. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

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Most helpful customer reviews   One of Lisa B.'s best movies, Jan 14 2007 By  B. Chandler "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews       This review is from: Almost Heroes (VHS Tape) Lewis and Clark as it could have been. Shaquinna (Lisa Barbuscia) with Bartholomew Hunt and Leslie Edwards are challenged to beat Lewis and Clark to the Pacific. They face many challenges form bears, eagles and the mad conquistador, Hidalgo (Kevin Dunn.) Will they do so? And at what cost? This movie consists of many comic scenes and slapstick sketches. The main theme is held together by Lisa, who plays the counter part of Sacagawea. She would not look bad on the golden dollar either. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   One of Lisa B.'s best movies, Oct 2 2006 By  B. Chandler "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews       Lewis and Clark as it could have been. Shaquinna (Lisa Barbuscia) with Bartholomew Hunt and Leslie Edwards are challenged to beat Lewis and Clark to the Pacific. They face many challenges form bears, eagles and the mad conquistador, Hidalgo (Kevin Dunn.) Will they do so? And at what cost? This movie consists of many comic scenes and slapstick sketches. The main theme is held together by Lisa, who plays the counter part of Sacagawea. She would not look bad on the golden dollar either. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   If you are a Farly Fan You will Love this movie, Jul 14 2004 By  Joseph J. Slevin (Carlsbad, CA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Almost Heroes (VHS Tape) What a great concept for a flick. Attempting to beat Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Being this is the 200th anniversary of that expedition made it a little interesting. There are some very funny scenes indeed but Farly is Farly, yelling, getting angry, fighting and fussing. If you like that you will love this. My favorite scene is where he faces the Eagle at her nest. "Why didn't you tell me you only wanted the shell?" What a great one liner. Perry is a little stiff as a character and is more of a straight man to Farly's funny man. My only problem with the movie is that there are too many places where it gets slow. Part of it is because you are in the wild and it was a slower time. There are so many great one liners that seem to have too much time between them. The inuendos are a bit much especially at the beginning. The older Indians are just great. And the scenery, especially of the Tetons and the Snake River are outstanding. If you want to have a fun night with mostly the guys this is okay for that. My wife did not like it. Anyone who knows and liked Farly for his antics and his in character concept, you will just think this is a hoot. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 36 customer reviews...		Most recent customer reviews Intentional Stupidity This was Chris Farley's last film. He ended on a high note. The movie is intentionally stupid--a hilarious GOOF--and directed by Christopher Guest (known for having directed "This... Read more Published on April 18 2004 by Patrik Lemberg A Guiltless Pleasure Is this movie dumb? You bet! But I love it. The dumber "the better" I always say. Well sometimes. Farley and Perry play off each other quite well with their own styles of comedic... Read more Published on Mar 17 2004 by gobirds2 Hilariouly funny! A movie so funny it is unbelieveable! This movie will keep you up all night laughing. A must see. If you've never seen Almost Heroes, you're missing out! Read more Published on Feb 21 2004 it's good fun It's good fun and one of Matthew Perry's better movies. He can really fill in a cinema movie - if it's the right kind of thing. He also looks healthier here than in e.g. Read more Published on Jan 22 2004 by Sinitta One of Lisa B.'s (Barbuscia) best movies Lewis and Clark as it could have been. Shaquinna (Lisa Barbuscia) with Bartholomew Hunt and Leslie Edwards are challenged to beat Lewis and Clark to the Pacific. Read more Published on Dec 20 2003 by B. Chandler One of the most underrated comedys of all time!!!!!!!!!!! This is by far one of the best farley movies! If you dont own it buy it! You will pee your pants! It needs to come out on DVD! Published on Dec 18 2003 by Mitchell Moore not a first time fling many people do not enjoy this movie, and i didnt when i first watched. At the time i felt disspointed by the fact that Farley didnt put out a spectacular movie as his last one... Read more Published on Dec 15 2003 by KK Sonner