Guilty Pleasure Comedy — The Burbs

Here's another entry in the guilty pleasure comedy countdown

The Burbs (1989)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, Henry Gibson, and Corey Feldman
About: Most of the time we think about Tom Hanks as a great dramatic actor. He's won two Academy Awards, he's been in some incredible and iconic films, and he's largely regarded as one of the best actors working. But it's easy with his iconic roles to forget he's got some great comedy chops, too. In the late 1980s, he took the lead in a little comedy called "The Burbs," which is one of the more re-watchable films from the period. It's about a guy who takes a vacation to relax in his suburban neighborhood. Instead, he gets pulled into an investigation of the new neighbors who don't really seem to be what they want to project. It's got all the kind of shenanigans you'd expect from these broad comedies, as well as some great commentary on life in the suburbs. It's also pretty funny and has a great story. It's the kind of movie that's easy to overlook, but good when you just want some simple laughs from a simpler period.
Rating: PG