Fire Sale

First, this movie didn't get the attention and recognition it deserved when it came out. I hadn't even heard of it until it came out on pay TV (SelecTV in Southern California, if anyone remembers that), and liked it so much that we watched it two or three times. What a cast it had: Alan Arkin, Sid Caesar, Rob Reiner, Vincent Gardenia and others in a delightfully silly and hilarious story...what was not to like? Then it seemed to vanish from the face of the earth, as I couldn't find it in any video format for decades. And now, lo and behold, it's been released on DVD, sort of. By that I mean that it's on a recordable DVD format, DVD-R, which is a perfectly legitimate way to release films on disc on an on-demand basis. Excellent films that are not deemed worthy of a full release in mass replicated form can be manufactured one by one, making them available to their audience. I think it's a great use of recordable DVD technology. As for the transfer, it's first rate, with very clear and spotless video. Kudos to Fox for giving it the attention this film deserves. If you're a fan of Alan Arkin's work, let alone Sid Caesar and Rob Reiner's, you should not miss this film. It's very funny and very entertaining.

A very funny film that had limited release and was never converted to VHS. Great Cast! When I saw this the first time with a GF, in 1977, I laughed so hard that when I drove home, my contact lenses were floating out of my eyes! I had no idea that many prominent "movie critics" hated this and gave it the lowest possible reviews. I saw it a few days later with my whole family and we were doubled over with laughter. Primarily because of Leonard Maltin's "Bomb" review, it never was converted to a VHS tape. Once in a blue moon, it was broadcast on some independent TV station. 12 years later, as a professional chauffeur, I had the privilege to drive Sid Ceasar from Fort Lauderdale Airport to his hotel and I asked him about the film. He said it was great fun to make and he thought that Studio/Distributor politics and lack of promotional money helped bury the film. Remember, the author of the book that this was based on (Robert Klane) also wrote "Where's Poppa." To me, Vincent Gardenia was at his comic best.

I saw this in the late 70's when my parents had a free HBO trial....as a Jr high aged kid I lmao at this , as an adult it's still funny. Rob Reiner never disappoints

Classic, funny and socially incorrect!

First saw this film when it was released in 1977, I always wanted to find when it would be released by Fox on dvd, I thought it was a lost film? I 'm glad to get this hard to find comedy on dvd, a great addition to my collection. Thanks!

Alan Ark in writes the best movies. This is hysterical. Every person in this movie was cast perfectly. This will keep you laughing from beginning to end. Sad Caesar was the best!

A true classic from the 70's. Alan Arkin, Rob Reiner, Sid Ceasar and Vincent Gardenia (you'll remember him when you see him). A ride full of laughs.

DVD did not play. Tried 2 different DVD players and got error message on both.