Favourite to Least Favourite Michael Ritchie Films
Ritchie is one the forgotten greats of American cinema; a versatile director with a continuously satirical bent to most of his films, especially in the 70s. While his later career suffered more duds decreed by paychecks, he still offers some absolute gems that are worth seeing.
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- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsBruce DernBarbara FeldonMichael KiddA social comedy about a beauty pageant for young Californian women, held annually in Santa Rosa, and how it affects the locals and participants.A perfect sister to Altman's equally brilliant 'Nashville', 'Smile' is a fast, funny and often biting satire of Small Town America and its sometimes perverse values.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsRobert RedfordPeter BoyleMelvyn DouglasBill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.And just before 'Smile', Ritchie offered us this terrific, almost documentary-like satire of the insanity and hypocrisy of American politics.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsLee MarvinGene HackmanSissy SpacekA vicious Kansas City slaughterhouse owner and his hick family are having a bloody "beef" with the Chicago crime syndicate over profits from their joint illegal operations. Top enforcer Nick Devlin is sent to straighten things out.
- 19931h 39mR6.6 (1.4K)TV MovieDirectorMichael RitchieStarsHolly HunterBeau BridgesSwoosie KurtzWanda Holloway tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the chance to become a cheerleader. When the media get hold of the story, Wanda's trial turns into a media circus.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsRobert RedfordGene HackmanCamilla SparvQuietly cocky Robert Redford joins U.S. ski team as downhill racer and clashes with the team's coach, played by Gene Hackman. Lots of good skiing action leading to an exciting climax.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsEddie MurphyJ.L. ReateCharles DanceA private detective specializing in missing children is charged with the task of finding a special child whom dark forces want to eliminate.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsMichael CaineDavid WarnerAngela Punch McGregorA journalist takes his son with him to investigate pirate activity off the coast of Florida. But he gets stranded on a mysterious island--where he might not be alone.Sort of his major career downturn, 'Island' has a turgid and slow first half, but a fun and energetic second that violently jabs at swashbuckling tropes.
- DirectorMickey RoseMichael RitchieStarsKristen RiterMatthew GoldsbyJerry BelsonA serial killer with his signature heavy breathing proceeds to systematically kill the students and teachers of Lamab high school.Due to legalities, Ritchie was never credited as the real director. Less immature and cheap than the 'Scary Movies', but still just a so-so spoof.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsWalter MatthauRobin WilliamsJerry ReedHaving both lost their jobs, two strangers become unlikely friends after a run in with a would be robber, who is actually a hitman with a grudge against the two.
- DirectorMichael RitchieStarsChevy ChaseJack PalanceDianne WiestA counterfeiter with a habit of "eliminating" the competition moves in next door to the Robbersons. Two cops move in with the Robbersons for a stakeout.One of his weakest, if not the weakest, comedy he ever made. Just a lame and hackneyed regrugitation of 'buddy cop' and 'unlikely friends' cliches with no charm of its own.