Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

Directors:

John Patrick Shanley

Writers:

John Patrick Shanley

Actors:

Carol Kane, Branscombe Richmond, Nathan Lane, Lala Sloatman, Abe Vigoda, Robert Stack

Synopsis:

Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.
  • Romance
  • Comedy
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Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

This gets better every time I watch it. It's wacky and silly and the jokes are undeniably lame, but it's all part of its intoxicating charm. Hanks is as likeable as he can be and Ryan is equally delightful. Never a bad idea to throw this one on.
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February 3, 2014