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I had not seen this movie in years when I bought the Blu-ray. I had fond memories of watching it on VHS back in the ‘80s, having rented it from a video store (kids may have to Google what all that means). It’s a crazy comedy, a bit adult-oriented, where all of the actors get to shine and perform some real comedy, courtesy of The Pink Panther’s Blake Edwards. Three of the biggest stars of the ‘80s, Bruce Willis, Kim Basinger, and John Larroquette, star in one of those movies that it would be fun to catch on Cinemax or HBO just when you’re ready to go to bed. Walter Davis is an ambitious corporate flunky who can never make a good impression on his boss, but at the last minute, his brother’s wife hooks him up with a drop-dead gorgeous blind date to impress everyone at a corporate dinner. Who wouldn’t be thrilled to find out their blind date is Kim Basinger? The only problem is Walter ignores the warning to keep her away from alcohol, figuring a little champagne can’t hurt. As the wild, liquor-fueled Nadia Gates, Basinger gets to engage in the kind of comedy that many actresses didn’t get to play in the ‘80s. There’s also the lunatic lawyer ex-boyfriend who harasses the pair of them all night, played by Night Court’s John Larroquette. The physical comedy here is amusing, though not quite up to the standards of Edwards’ best movies. There is also some heart in the movie, as Walter and Nadia try to repair the damage in their own lives and each other’s, while realizing their date may have been a perfect match. Supporting roles by Phil Hartman and William Daniels enhance the chaotic appeal of Blind Date. As a somewhat low-budget Blu-ray, it looks good, and I’m glad I added it to my movie collection. (Note: Some of the jokes about the Japanese CEO and his wife have not aged all that well.)

Before Die Hard, this was Bruce Willis’ big jump from the small screen to the big...and the movie is funny as hell. No bonus features but perfectly fine a/v for an 80’s comedy. Priced to own.

BLIND DATE 1987 Movie Review This is not a bad movie for those who like screwball, slapstick comedic romantic comedies. Contrary to the advertorials and even the DVD jacket synopsis, it is NOT a SEXY comedy caper! Comedy-Caper, it is. It is also a very old-fashioned 1987 same-ole, same-ole-same-standard-fare, "Three Stooges-styled," slapstick, screwball Blake Edwards uninspired, hackneyed, "un-unique" comedy caper. So many of these have been made by so many others, too. And this is just another Blake Edwards (Master of the Pink Panther Movie Series, too) attempt at comedic capers! Bruce Willis does a good job at being a new minted 1980's California Drunkard upon meeting the gorgeous Kim Basinger. The latter is not as good in this comedy as she is in her more serious roles like LA CONFIDENTIAL, etc., Etc. She goes crazy when she drinks alcohol and plays the role well with Willis. Both of them are perpetually courting disaster throughout the movie that all started with a BLIND DATE! Constant misfortunes, hijinks, chaos, mishaps, mistakes, and misunderstandings pile on continually. This is standard trite, hackneyed, all-too-common script writing that suits 1980's romantic comedies "to-a-T." Unfortunately, this one doesn't fly and falls flat -- without even being cute nor endearing as some romantic comedies are! The only remaining "True" laughs are from Blake Edwards-styled-"thumbing your nose" at established prudes, well-$tuffed, well-heeled, well-regimented, and well-established both financially and psychologically, standard personality types to provide comedic backboards for the four main comedic stars. There are many many better romantic comedies out there, in spite of Willis' and Basinger's performance attempts to save the overly used feeble slapstick script!

From the era of dates gone awry films, this is a hidden gem. Some of the gags are a bit dated by today's PC standards, but this is still a good-natured laugh-out-loud film that seems like family viewing compared to the comedies made today. I recently revisited this, The Night Before, License to Drive, and Mystery Date and found them just as enjoyable as I did when I was a kid. This is a very nice presentation of a film with great performances by Bruce Willis and Kim Basinger before they really broke out. And the late great Phil Hartman!

Great movies !! The joy luck club; Blind date; Peanuts-Charlie B; Set It off; Shutter island and The hateful eight!!

Yes, it's true. Bruce Willis used to be known for comedies. Good throw back and a fun time. Recommended

I used to love this movie but it feels dated and doesn't relate...still fun to watch.

This is a great fun comedy from the last century. Bruce Willis is a comedian.

Fun movie for the right price. Delivered on time and in good condition.

Okay, low price, early Bruce Willis and directed by Blake Edwards-- what could be all that bad...well, just about everything. Here is Bruce riding on his TV fame and yet to be an action star...he is still in Moonlighting mode and little exhibited in range of acting. The movie seemed more like a TV movie of the week than a major motion picture-- most of the additional cast are from television. The plot plods alongs and quickly wears out its welcome...yeah yeah Kim Basinger drinks, easily gets drunk and then becomes obnoxious-- and comedy barely ensues. By the third act the film has totally derailed and really struggles to even remotely be funny. Edwards' direction was pedestrian and rote-- maybe he needed the money. The disc itself is passable-- not remastered, and nor should it ever be, Gone With The Wind it ain't...picture quality is good-- it has a very 80's vibe...the sound...well you can hear it...personally, this is for completists only...borrow a friend's copy and save money...