Armed and Dangerous

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes suit up for "Armed and Dangerous" (1986), the John Candy and Eugene Levy comedy that should have been a slam dunk... but misses more than it hits.

Mike Butler revisits this one with a dose of teenage nostalgia, having watched it on cable back in the day, and still finds enjoyment in Candy’s charm and the offbeat buddy-cop setup with Levy. Mike Field, on the other hand, isn’t as forgiving. The guys break down why this film never quite clicks—from uneven character work to a script that trades sharp comedy for slapstick filler.

They also dig into the wild production history, including the revolving door of directors and stars, and how Harold Ramis tried to distance himself from the final product. There’s fun to be had here, but it’s far from 80s comedy greatness.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:29 - Film Facts

12:48 - Film Discussion

35:00 - Reviews

41:33 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

44:28 - Why Is This Forgotten?

46:56 - Plugs

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