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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Lions Gate
EAN: 0031398176602
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Lions Gate
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Lions Gate
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 07, 2005
Running Time: 86 minutes
Sales Rank: 9590
Studio: Lions Gate
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Description:
Includes all Tom Hank’s top appearances on the show throughout the years.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Tom Hanks is da bomb!
Tom Hanks is a comedic genius! This DVD is hilarious and shows that Tom Hanks is one of the funniest people in show business. He totally lets go in this melange of funniness and I couldn't be happier with the results. This is by far the best SNL "Best Of" collections I have ever seen. I was out of breath from laughing by the time it ended.
My only complaint was that it wasn't long enough!
Rating:  - I agree with "Who chose these...?!!!"
Look, Tom Hanks is a gifted comedic actor who must have done more on SNL than this DVD represents. As previously stated, the chosen skits are worth an occasional chuckle at best, and some feature very little of Mr. Hanks at all... This DVD was a major disappointment and a nearly-complete waste of money to me. I liked the "Best of Steve Martin" significantly better, and this DVD doesn't even hold a candle to "The Best of Alec Baldwin"... Having purchased those two DVDs prior to this one, and based on the reviews, I was expecting so much more, but obviously some people are more easily amused than I am...
Rating:  - Who Chose These???
Tom Hanks is by far one of the funniest hosts of the program. There is so much material that they could choose from for a "Best Of SNL" and I'm shocked that was what they chose. What gives?!?!??
For one thing, there were three skits (Wayne's World Aerosmith,
Spartan Cheerleaders, and Wilson the Volleyball) where Hanks is hardly even a part of the skit. In fact, in the Wilson one he doesn't even have a line. And many of the other skits had Tom Hanks as a small role.
What I was hopeful of seeing was "Mr. Short-Term Memory," which I think is one of his best reoccurring roles, but the one they chose was not his best one. How disappointing! Are his other ones being saved for another DVD?
Anyways, most (not all) of the skits are fun and original. Unfortunately, some of them are real duds. I just wish they would choose better skits. Better yet, let the fans of SNL choose for them. Then we'd be getting better "Best Of..." DVDs.
My top three favorites are:
1) The Bean Cafe. This was very creative. And what makes it so funny is that not a single joke is told.
2) The movie, Big, before some script changes were made. There is one scene that shows several takes that is just plain hilarious.
3) Mr. Belvedere Fan Club. You might think you love Mr. Belvedere, but here are some people who are a little too obsessive about him.
If you love Tom Hanks, you still need to check this DVD out. The funny moments are worth ... Read More
Rating: - Meh...
Some pretty weak stuff, along with some absolute classics. The out-takes from BIG are the funniest thing on this DVD. Im saddened by the choices of sketches that they put on these SNL DVD's. They left off the "Drunken Asses" sketch, and the Mr Short term memory with Tony Randall, along with many other classic Hanks moments. Its almost as tragic as leaving off the "Get off the shed" sketch on the Will Ferrel DVD's. Thumbs down to the SNL family, as the show itself is now unwatchable, and they cant even do the right thing for the older cast members (you know the ones from when the show was actually funny) on the DVD. Wait for the price to come down on this one...
Rating: - Truly Deserving Of Five Timers Status
Tom Hanks is one of "Saturday Night's Live's" most beloved and talented hosts. Each of his seven episodes have produced a lot of classic moments, most if not all of which are included on the dvd "The Best Of Tom Hanks".
This dvd contains sketches from all seven of his hosting gigs between 1985 and 1996, as well as his appearance at the show's 25th anniversary special and a 2001 cameo special. The majority of the sketches are extremely funny. I especially enjoyed the Five Timers Club sketch and my personal favorite "Mr. Short Term Memory", which also featured a great performance by Phil Hartman. In fact, I enjoyed almost all of the sketches except for "Tales Of Ribaldry" and the one where he fantasises about his wife dying. I also agree that the Spartan Cheerleaders sketch was definitely a starring vehicle for Will Ferrell and Cheri Oteri, but it's suffice to say that Hanks makes the most of his screen time.
However, the funniest sketch is the dress rehearsal sketch is the funniest thing on the entire dvd. It's the "Nude Beach" sketch with the "Penis Song". The aired version with Matthew Broderick is slightly funnier than the one on here, but this one is still very funny.
While it isn't perfect, this dvd is an excellent addition to the "SNL" catalogue. I would definitely recommend it.
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