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Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) Rank 5 Reviews
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Deseret News, Salt Lake City
The preposterous plot of "Joe Versus the Volcano," which echoes the Carole Lombard classic "Nothing Sacred," is only accentuated by the phony '40s-movie look of the set design. But it's all obviously to great purpose.
On the other hand, despite ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Gradually through during the opening scenes of "Joe Versus the Volcano," my heart begin to quicken, until finally I realized a wondrous thing: I had not seen this movie before. Most ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Several other "specialty cues" highlight Joe Versus the Volcano. The sax
that is interwoven with the love theme in the "Shopping Spree" track is a
contemporary success, the accoustic light rock of the "Fishing" cue is a welcome
change, and ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Movie-Vault.com (Arturo García Lasca)
eFilmCritic.com (Andrew Howe)
An appealing film that defies simple categorisation. ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Andrew Howe)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Joe Versus the Volcano is difficult to review because some parts are fresh, inventive, and
entertaining, while others are near-misses or even complete failures. On balance, however, I
readily admit liking this movie, although the second ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
John Patrick Shanley made a name for himself by scripting Moonstruck, the award- winning 1987 romantic comedy starring Cher and Nicolas Cage. Joe Versus the Volcano, a provocatively-titled, modern day fable, is his fourth script and first opportunity in t ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
DVD Verdict (Patrick Naugle)
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DVD Net (Anthony Horan)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Joe Versus the Volcano ranks among a very select category of movies that miss the mark in terms of quality, but which has an unmistakably appealing nature that makes you like it despite it. While I can't quite proclaim it to be a good film, as the comedy ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)
I find the philosophy in Joe versus the Volcano really useful ... for seeing the truth of things, not necessarily doing the right thing. DVD Savant isn't a life coward, but you sure tend to look back on those past decisions you were too conventional ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)
Reel.com DVD review (Betsy Bozdech)
Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Joe Versus the Volcano ranks among a very select category of movies that miss the mark in terms of quality, but which has an unmistakably appealing nature that makes you like it despite it. While I can't quite proclaim it to be a good film, as the comedy ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
That Cow (Andrew Bradford)
I like John Patrick Shanley. I've read a number of his plays, which are often about raw emotions in a rather heightened environment. There's this one monologue where some guy is talking to his refrigerator... but that's another story. As for the story ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at That Cow (Andrew Bradford)
Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
The islanders, the Waponi Woo, are famed for “having a peculiar love of orange soda and no sense of direction.” The tribe’s chief (Abe Vigoda) is glad to see Joe since no one else is willing to lay down his life for the benefit of the community. ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
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Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Boxoffice Magazine
Poffy The Cucumber's Movie Mania
During this movie, Tom Hanks' head took out a restraining order on his hairstyle. His head won the case, which is why halfway through the film, Hanks sports a halfway decent 'do - the old hairstyle finding a home on Whitney Houston's head, of which Housto ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Poffy The Cucumber's Movie Mania
Magus
It is obvious that Joe hates his job. At his office, one of his coworkers is Meg Ryan. Oddly enough, she plays 3 different roles in this movie!! Joe leaves to go to a doctor's appointment. His doctor informs him that he has a "brain cloud." This means ...read the complete Joe Versus the Volcano movie review at Magus
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