This is one of my wife's all time favorites. It is a classic well worth having in the library for friends that have not seen it and to watch over and over again yourself.

What can I say about this movie? I absolutely LOVED IT! It was so entertaining- I own it and I have to watch it at least twice a year. I loved the main characters from the scene when they cruised into town (oh yeah...you blend) to near the end when Tomei thrills us with her expertise about cars on the witness stand. The late Fred Gwynne was dead on as the typical southern judge (once again - the communication process has broken down.) Pesci and Tomei were at their best throughout. I always laugh every time I see this one! It is loaded with laughs and charm!!!! Don't miss it - It will put a big grin on your face that will stay there all day. This movie is a MUST HAVE for your home collection! ONE!!!!!!

Saw this once on TV and just had to have it! It's hilarious while intriguing. A must have!

This movie starts out looking like other tales of New Yorkers traveling through the South, being falsely charged with murder and then having a sham trial. The age of the cars indicates that the time is the mid sixties, although the prominent role blacks have in the jury and law enforcement would place the time at least two decades later.
Joe Pesci plays a lawyer with dubious legal credentials who drives down to Alabama to defend his cousin and his cousin's friend. At first, Pesci comes across as a city bumpkin, totally in over his head, both legally and culturally. However, as the story unfolds, he proves his mettle as a lawyer. His courtroom performance at the end is very effective, although the last part of the trial is dominated by the performance of Marisa Tomei. It is obvious why she won an Oscar for best supporting actress.
This movie was billed as a comedy, but I do not see it as that. I would classify it as a semi-serious look at the legal system, where a man who has struggled for years to become a lawyer manages to find it within himself to be a great one.

This is a DVD you buy and set away for those rainy day pick me ups. There is a great line in this film. "Da two yoots." It is a code word for my wife. When we need a good laugh she says "it's time for da two yoots."

My husband and I love this movie! Bad language, so it is not for the youngsters in your home. This is truly one of the funniest, kick back movies around with a great turn of events.

MY Cousin Vinnie - Very good video and one you can watch over again and laugh all over again, too.

Watch it once, and you say, "That was funny!"
Watch it again and you pick up on things you missed the first time.
Watch it a few more times and you can quote every word and it is funny as hell!!!

You begin to realize this is a well written story.
Then you can start to apply it to your own life and you are a better person!
There are a lot of life lessons in this.

YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Andy

Makes me glad I don't live in the south, but I'm glad I bought the movie

15 years after its release, My Cousin Vinny still commands the laughs it did after the first viewing. With a clever plot, great cast, and hilarious dialogue, the full two hours of My Cousin Vinny are laugh out loud funny.

When two young New Yorkers are falsely identified and accused of a murder they didn't commit, one of them calls his cousin the attorney to represent them in the Alabama courtroom.

Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei are perfect together and every scene they're in is perfect. Every premise is set up perfectly and the comedic timing is dead on. The styles have definitely changed, but even in their early 90s clothes they manage to look cool.

The DVD doesn't contain many extras, just a lot of trailers for the film, but with a classic like this, you'll be too busy rewatching the movie to need any special features.

Check back later for the answer - I love this movie and have watched it TOO MANY TIMES. Pesci and his fiancee are both hilarious in their low-key approach to saving Vinni's cousins from an erroneous murder rap.

Possibly the best comedy of all time, this is one of those movies that is still funny and entertaining no matter how many times you watch it. And at less than 10 bucks, it is a bargain and well worth adding to your DVD collection. I still remember when this was first released on VHS and bought it then and couldn't wait to purchase it on DVD.
The are a couple of negative aspects of the DVD however. The sound overall is poor, the music score is dodgy and the volume of the sound is recorded a little too soft. And sadly there is limited special features on the disc, with only a commentary track from the director and two trailers.
On the positive side, the picture quality is excellent and looks great on a wide screen tv. This is a very solid movie with outstanding performances from the cast, especially Joe Pesci as Vinny and Marisa Tomei as his fiance Lisa. There was a rumour she only won the supporting actress oscar after her name was accidently read out, I don't believe that could be true, and even if it was, she definitely deserved it as this is her finest performance.

Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei shine (Academny Award for Marissa for this role and well deserved!!!). Whenever we want to watch a movie for pure enjoyment, this is one of the ones we pick. We saw it at the theater, wore out the VHS, and recently purchased it on DVD. A must have for any collection.

"My Cousin Vinny" is an underrated gem. Or actually, I suppose (here, at least) it's not so underrated, as there are more than 100 people in agreement with me. If you're thinking about getting it, but not sure -- do! Fred Gwynne is terrific in his last film role. Marisa Tomei (Oscar debate notwithstanding) is also "dead-on balls accurate" as Mona Lisa, a tough-talking, out-of-work hairdresser from Brooklyn. And of course, Joe Pesci is absolutely perfect as Vinny. Just coming out of "Goodfellas" a couple of years before, he's a comedy revelation. Sure, he was funny in "Home Alone", but nothing like as funny as he is here.

The rest of the cast deliver very strong character performances as well. From the state's attorney played by Lane Smith to the county sheriff played by Bruce McGill. Ralph Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield are also great as the two defendants. And don't miss Austin Pendleton's hilarious turn as a public defender with stage fright. Classic!

I used to know the dialogue pretty much backwards and forwards, and even now, 15 years later, I still watch the movie every so often and find myself quoting lines.

Note: The DVD has almost no special features at all. Disappointing. Maybe we can look forward to a special edition at some point in the future. Still, when you're looking for a pick-me-up, you can't go wrong with "My Cousin Vinny", so I recommend getting the DVD anyway -- special features or not.

Yes the movie is great but please tell me about the DVD ! How's the quality,are there deleted scene's ,any bonus material ? I think there are about 115 reviews about the movie but I would like more info about the DVD itself!
I am from Georgia where the movie was filmed ....so I'm hoping for some deleted scene's ! Anyone who has the DVD,please give info! Thanks !

Two friends, Stan and Billy, take a road trip down south but run into trouble when they are mistakenly arrested for murder in Alabama. The hapless youngsters have no money to hire an attorney but Billy's cousin Vinny (Joe Pesci) is a lawyer so they call on him to help. What they don't realise is that Vinny took 6 attempts to pass his legal exams and, what's more, has no courtroom experience to speak of. What follows is none stop humour and 'laugh aloud' moments as the brash New Yorker sweeps into the hick town accompanied by his strident girlfriend, Mona Lisa Vito (Marisa Tomei).
Vinny's lack of court etiquette, such as dressing in leathers and arriving late, quickly upsets the traditionalist judge, played by a brilliantly dry Fred Gwynne. The judge decides to have Vinny investigated in order to prove he is not fit to take the case whilst Vinny races against time to complete the case before the judge finds any information against him.
Marisa Tomei is the real scene-stealer with her brilliant portrayal of Mona Lisa, her courtroom scenes are pure genius, and she deservedly won an Oscar for the part. The film is no high budget work of art and the DVD has little in the way of extras but the sheer quality of acting and the wonderfully funny script more than compensate.

This movie is funny and by being so bold in so many ways is refreshing. It presents realistic characters without worrying about offending people by presenting sterotypes. It takes the time to develope the story effectively without boring the audience. It is a long movie but it moves at a great and effective pace.

It is full of laughs. Joe Pesci is one of the best comic actors of all time. I don't think that anyone else could have pulled of the part of Vinny nearly as well. Marisa was great as well and it was hard to find a performance that was less than great. The writing and directing, two things that often get overlooked, was wonderful. The only weakness? The case is a little fantastic. It is hard to believe the coincidences in the movie that lead to the boys being accused of the crime. Of course movie plots don't have to make perfect sense but this stretches it.

Though I usually don't like excessive foul language, this movie uses it in a funny way. I guess it wouldn't work without it...
but don't be mistaken....it has a lot of bad language. Don't let kids under 17 watch it without supervision.

This movie is a laugh a minute! This is the perfect gig for Joe Pesci, and Marisa Tomei is wonderful with her script. Law can be funny.

This is one of the best. The court room scene at the end is a keeper!

One of the funniest movies ever. Great acting by all involved. Flawless dialogues. Plays nicely on sterotypes of New Yorkers versus Southerners.

Obviously, there is no use persuading anyone what a great movie this is (I'm sure everyone had already heard plenty about it). But this movie begs to be seen again and again. Not only is Joe Pesci at the height of his humor, but so is Marissa Tomei! Love this movie!

One of the ten funniest movies ever made. I see something new every time I watch it.

What's to say..This is only one of the funniest movies ever made!

Being from Brooklyn i love the movie and the brooklyn accent..


Great Movie
this has got to be one of my favorite movies. how can u beat joe pesci in this movie, the guy is an awesome actor, from being a mafioso in smoe movies to being a lawyer in this. gotta make this part of your collection

Easily Pesci's best work since Raging Bull, he gives an over the top performance both in and out of the courtroom. Best scene is when he first meets with his clients in their jail cell, some great double entendre. Austin Pendleton steals the movie as the tongue-tied public defender.

I overlooked this film at first because I wasn't into seeing another movie that played up stereotypes for the sake of humor. I prejudged this movie because I feared it would be prejudicial against Italians and Southerners.

It is not, and I was wrong. Vinny, a working-class Italian-American turned attorney is presented with great respect. In fact, ALL the characters are, and they are all likeable and have a sense of morality that pervades the film. What creates the tension in the movie is the *situation*. Everyone present is trying to do the right thing, and two young men's lives hang in the balance.

This is character comedy at its best. And the sense of Vinny's heroism is palpable. Pesci and Tomei are a brilliant comic team. Their chemistry is perfect.

The script is very tight. There are no superfluous characters.

Don't dismiss this film as "light fare". It's exactly the kind of comedy the world needs more of.

This film is rated R for language. I suppose the language is there to increase authenticity. If you are sensitive about language, I suggest you tough it out and watch the movie anyway. It's that good.

If you just want to sit down and watch a movie and laugh, this is the movie to watch! No matter how many times I watch it I still enjoy it!

I love this movie. Marisa Tomei is hysterical as the "out of work hairdresser" girlfriend to Joe Pesci's Brooklyn auto mechanic turned lawyer character. Fred Gwynne adds the perfect touch as the southern judge who does not tolerate "mocking" in his courtroom. One of the funniest scenes is Vincent Gambini's (Pesci) first visit with the boys being tried and Rothenstein (Mitchell Whitfield) thinks that Vincent is the typical tough guy jailbird who is there to take advantage of him. Funny, funny stuff as the two are on different pages in their conversation.

ALthough I have seen the movie several times on cable, I finally decided to buy it. Marisa Tomei, Joe Pesci, Ralph Machio, and the late Fred Gwynn are a comedic team in this one. Machio's sidekick's deadpan looks in the courtroom are priceless. Marisa's heavy Brooklyn accent helps make the movie.

I just purchased this movie on DVD because I remembered that it was very funny! Joe Pesci plays Vinny, a lawyer from Brooklyn who comes to the aid of his cousin and his friend who are accused of murder. What makes this movie even more funny is Vinny's girlfriend, played by Marisa Tomei. When you get those two New Yorkers together and not only do they need to prove Vinny's cousin, Ralph Macchio innocent of murder, they need to learn what grits are!
Throw in the hilarious judge, played by Fred Gwynne and you have lots of laughs!
The only thing that bothers me about this movie, hence 4 stars instead of 5, is the offensive language. Actors don't need to use the F word constantly to make the movie funny. It would have been a much better movie without the bad language. But other than that, if you need some laughs, this is a great one to watch!

How my ratings work:
5 - I really liked/loved it
4 - I liked it
3 - Could've been better/worth a look
2 - Just didn't live up to the potential
1 - Simply aweful

This is one of my favorite comedies. I give it 5 stars because of the cast, not that I'm sying the script isn't bad, but the cast makes it even better. Joe Pesci is wonderful as always, showing that he's just as good with comedy as he is drama. Marisa Tomei is the standout, she steals every scene, she definatley earned that Oscar, and her accent makes everything she says sound sexy (especially when she argues with Pesci about a leaky fawcet). Fred Gwynne is also hilarious as the gruffy judge.

First of all: "My Cousin Vinny" (1992), is one of the funniest film I've ever seen! After the first ten minutes you can't stop laughing. You'll be able only to graduate from roaring outbursts to moderate laugh.

Jonathan Lynn has many skills in the cinematographic world: he is actor, director and playwright. As director this is, arguably, his best work. When making this film, it seems he was touched by a magic wand for comedic tempos. It is a pity he hasn't reached the same level with his other films, still there are some quite good as "Nuns on the Run" (1990) and "The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992).

This is the story of two New York youngsters wrongly accused of murder in Alabama. They are broken and endangered but Billy resorts to his Cousin Vinny, who's supposedly an experienced attorney.
Well... he isn't experienced, but he is faithful to family obligation and show up with his fiancée to help his relative.
The Court is commanded by Judge Chamberlain Haller inflexible and punctilious.
The rest of the movie shows the confrontation between Judge & Attorney, giving place to a series of hilarious scenes.

Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei and Fred Gwynne flesh the three main characters producing outstanding alchemy for audience's delight.
Pesci is a purebred comedian and his characterization of a New Yorker confused by Southern etiquette is just a riot.
Beautiful Marisa Tomei earned an Oscar with her joyful play-acting.
Last but not least Fred Gwynne is a Judge full of irony and subtleties.

This movie is an excellent pastime, I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Reviewed by Max Yofre.

In this movie two teenagers are tried for a brutal muder. Defending them is Vinnie, one of the guy's cousins. Vinnie is very annoying as he tries to help these two guys beat the rap. This movie stars Joe Pesci who for some reason was the hottest star in Hollywood at the time but thankfully he has now faded into that great Land Of Movie Obscurity. I give this movie 5 stars because it is redeemed by the presence of Fred Gwynne who sadly passed away a few years ago but he did leave us with a legacy of Movie Magic such as The Munsters.

Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei steal the show in My Cousin Vinny, the hit 1992 comedy about a clash of cultures. When two college buddies from New York, Billy Gambini (Ralph Macchio) and Stan Rothenstein (Mitchell Whitfield) are mistakenly arrested for murder in Alabama, they are in desperate need of a high-profile defense attorney. But lawyers can be costly, so the two friends enlist the help of Billy's cousin, Vincent Gambini (Joe Pesci) - a former auto mechanic from Brooklyn who has never practiced in a court and needed seven attempts to pass the bar exam.

With the Alabama prosecutors calling for the death penalty, Vinny arrives in the heart of the Deep South with his Brooklyn hairdresser/auto mechanic girlfriend Lisa (Marisa Tomei). While roaming the town, the two learn about "mud in the tires," grits, and the 5am sirens that announce it's time to get up. One of the more hilarious scenes in the film occurs when Vincent is ushered to Stan and Billy's jail cell. With his cousin asleep, Vinny approaches Stan who believes that Vinny is a prisoner with intentions other than those of being good legal counsel. That one scene alone is worth the watching the whole film.

As the trial approaches, Vinny's courtroom antics dominate the movie as he has multiple run-ins with the by-the-book Judge Chamberlain Haller (Fred Gwynne) and engages in innumerable procedural snafus. The interplay between Pesci and Gwynne is worthy of an Academy Award. However, the Oscar in this one went to Marisa Tomei for her brilliant portrayal of Mona Lisa Vito. The screen relationship between Pesci and Tomei is magical, creating one of those rare comedy films with a decent plot, no outlandishly ridiculous scenes, and a hilarious atmosphere that covers the duration of the film...

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I love his movie so much... It's halarious. Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei work together to deliver an amazing comedy. So watch it. You won't be disapointed.