1980
Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker
Back when I was a young, carefree lass who wasn't following the List, I attempted to watch this with my sister. We got about twenty minutes into before we had to turn it off. This is saying a lot, since we have sat through some pretty horrible things. When I started the List, I realized I would have to start this one over. It was a somber day.
Ted is an ex fighter pilot who has a deep fear of flying. He boards an airplane his girlfriend is serving as a flight attendant in hopes of winning her back. During the flight, the pilots and many of the passengers get sick from the fish (see? Being a vegetarian is cool!), so it is up to Ted to save the day.
A lot of times there isn't much to say about a comedy you don't like other than "I didn't think it was funny." Some people might find the humor offensive, as a large portion of the jokes were racist, sexist, or vaguely creepy. I think they were self aware, although I don't really consider that a pass to continue doing it and calling it entertainment. I didn't find any of the jokes particularly offensive, just not very smart.
Still, if you did find this movie entertaining, I don't judge you. I have never seen a disaster film (thank goodness) so wasn't entirely in on the joke anyway.
RATING: *----
Interesting Facts:
Aeromexico was the only airline to provide Airplane! as in flight entertainment.
Woody Allen loves this movie. We really do not have the same taste. Maybe that's a good thing.
