The Man with Two Brains

Overview

Widowed, world-famous neurosurgeon Michael Hfuhruhurr (Steve Martin) is trapped in a loveless marriage with Dolores Benedict (Kathleen Turner), who is interested only in Hfuhruhurr's money. On a trip to Vienna to attend a medical conference, Hfuhruhurr falls in love with a bottled brain (voiced by Sissy Spacek), and finds himself in the middle of murders committed by the elevator killer.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/2014
UPC:	0888574099336
Original Release:	0000
Source:	Warner Brothers Publications
Language:	English
Sales rank:	19,648

Editorial Reviews

A noted critic once observed that the use of overly exaggerated comic names reeks of desperation, and while Steve Martin's character's unpronounceable moniker in The Man With Two Brains may not mark the nadir of his comic career, the film remains a minor comic gem in the talented renaissance celebrity's post-Saturday Night Live career. An uneven comedy effort despite some truly sidesplitting moments, this somewhat raunchy early effort isn't without its moments. The film's odd mix of off-the-wall zaniness and endearing quirk isn't quite as refined here as it is in Martin's later efforts, and despite frequent dull stretches, it does provide a curious preview of the inspired mix that made Roxanne (1987) and L.A. Story (1991) so effective. The image of Martin serenading a pickled brain while boating on serene waters offers surreal charm, and as ridiculous as the whole thing seems, the affection in Martin and Sissy Spacek's performances comes off as oddly genuine.