Danny Devito Movie:

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		MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: DVD

Editorial Review:
Penny Marshall directed this well-intentioned drama-comedy about a middle-aged advertising executive (Danny DeVito) whose heart has never been in his work. Fired for incompetence, DeVito's character is on the skids; but then comes an unusual job offer: Teach a bunch of boot-camp army recruits to read and think. The first-time teacher leads the uniformed men and women to an appreciation of Shakespeare, but he still has to grapple with his own problems with commitment and responsibility. Watching this film is like staring at a pool of broken eggs that never quite becomes an omelet. The story's promise is always there, but the satisfaction never quite comes. Still, there are some nice moments, and the whole thing works better on video than it did in the theaters. --Tom Keogh

Renaissance Man [Region 2] Reviews:
Fun With Shakespeare
2008-11-22 - I happen to love this movie - I found Danny DeVito enjoyable and loved the interaction between him and the students of the Army interesting. It was certainly a unique approach to Shakespeare's Hamlet, something I wanted to read after seeing this movie!

What Fun and Instructive
2008-03-24 - I'm not a huge fan of comedies, nor do I particularly care to watch Danny DeVito movies, but Renaissance Man is really good. It has a wonderful story, is well acted, and it is very motivational. RM sheds a positive light on the values of motivational instruction. DeVito portrays a down on his luck ad man who needs motivation of his own. He takes a job a basic training base and is given a handful of troops to prepare for the basics of basic. The movie is as much about his need for inspiration as it is about the troops whom he inspires. He uses Shakespeare to motivate his troops, and it works marvelously. Great story, very good acting, and inspirational. Highly recommended.

renaissance man
2008-03-11 - i loved renaissance man it was funny and heartwarming i bought the movie yesterday and its my second favortie army/military movie ive ever scene sgt bilko is my first favorite army/military movie anyway if you haven't seen renaissance man go either rent it or buy it it will really make you laugh

Doesn't Get Any Better
2008-01-18 - They couldn't have picked a better cast if they tried in this movie. Danny DeVito should have won every award known to movies on this one. When he goes up the tower I could feel my muscles pulling for him to get him up on the swaying rope bridge. My stomach had thousands of butterflies as he scaled down the wall. I felt his fear every step of the way and the pain he had in his hands from the rope burns. The movie I feel actually gives quite a bit of attention to Danny's height or lack there of. But it is done so beautifully and yet it shows his inner strength and character stands tall! Whether you are a DeVito fan as I am or love military movies, you can't go wrong with this one. There is drama yet the one liners had me rolling with laughter. Basic training is given a whole new meaning for those of us that have never served in the military. The stamina our soldiers must have everyday rings clear. Although a fictional storyline, I was drawn in immediately to the story and it seemed as if I was there living in the drama and exerting the physical strength. Not only Danny DeVito but the whole cast should take a bow for a job superbly done!


A FAVORITE MOVIE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
2007-10-21 - This is a heart-warming, FABULOUS movie! I show it to my students before teaching HAMLET. Character transformations, funny, tear-begging at the end... A MUST-SEE!!!