MATINEE

John Goodman, Cathy Moriarty, Simon Fenton,

Omri Katz, Kellie Martin, Lisa Jakub

Universal; Directed by Joe Dante

Rated PG; 98 minutes; 1993

A fond, fun-filled look at the last era of innocence in America, the 1960s. Combining a light-hearted tribute to those classic B-horror movies we all loved at the Saturday matinee with an earnest "coming-of-age" story, MATINEE re-creates a time when gimmicks like "Smell-O-Vision" and "3D" made the movies special and movie theaters.

Reviews

"Two Thumbs Up! This is a most imaginative, hilarious comedy!"

— SISKEL & EBERT

"As thoroughly entertaining a family film as ‘ALADDIN!’ MATINEE is terrifically funny and endlessly entertaining."

— David Kronke, LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS

"You're gonna love this movie! It's a great hilarious time at the movies!"

— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"A delightful comedy and one of the most charming movies in a long time! There are a lot of big laughs in MATINEE."

— Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"It's fun and irreverent!"

— Diane Garrett, L.A. PARENT MAGAZINE

"It's a wonderfully entertaining, feel-good movie for everyone."

— Ray Leonard, WGN-TV

"MATINEE is ingenious, witty and affectionate. John Goodman gives a winning performance and director Joe Dante gets the details just right!"

— Owen Glieberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

BLURBS

Students will be entertained by this jovial tribute to classic B-horror films.