Yeah, the book versions are usually far more powerful and better than any film can completely portray. I've not read One flew over in book version! Im probably a bit too unwell to concentrate on a book, which is why movies tend to suit me better. The film for me was hilarious too, but very very sad. I was actually VERY UPSET by the ending because I got to really love Jack's Character! He brought the life out in those people. ..I remember he said to them "you're no crazier than the average joe walking along the street". I think it was a very powerful movie without any pretention to it.

lol, I have to see "Meet the Fockers". I mentioned it to my father and he's interested now. Me and Dad share taste in most movies and that helps! He HATED dumb and dumber though, but I saw some of it and I was laughing, but I never saw it all. I just cracked up at the absolute goofiness of what I saw. I didn't see the part you mentioned though lol. The Cable guy was weird, but I actually found parts of that funny as well.

Yes, do rent Princess Bride and Mouse Hunt. I can't say that these are what you'd call "deep" movies, but they I think are delightful. These are the ones you can enjoy with your kids. The kind that even adults enjoy (usually anyway). You may not see it the same way I did. Let me know what you think of them if/when you do watch them.

np for the blackadder links. Brings back memories and makes me want to start watching the DVDs again. I adore Blackadder. You know, I remember the first time that series came on TV and I refused to watch it. I didn't even give it a chance (guess I wasn't ready for it or didn't click onto it then). My brother loved it, I would walk out. Then oneday I sat down and watched one episode of Blackadder the third and I was HOOKED. After viewing them, I thought it was possibly one of the most funny comedy series I had ever viewed and for me it's something I watch more often than most comedies I have to admit.

Rowan Atkinson to my mind is FAR more funny when he's playing the intelligent Edmond Blackadder, than when he's being a fumbling goof or Mr Bean. His sledge hammer wit and poker face get me laughing much more!