Rhinestone

The disc that we ordered was in fine condition, but it is strange that there was no “menu” or “scene select” option. I know the movie is old, but there are lots of old movies on DVD now that have a menu. This was just weird to me…. Especially for the money.

So, this movie is quite different for Sly Stallone. He takes a stab at comedy, and it's actually funny. I don't think this is his best work, but it's different, and funny. Dolly Parton sparkles as a country musician, and as an actor. I think Dolly is what really saves this film.Dolly has a bet with her sleaze manager, and the bet is she can make someone a country star, and the manager can pick some random stranger off the street, which ends up being Sly Stallone. Sly hates country, but as part of the bet for winning, he will get his own taxi cab, so he plays along, and learns how to be country, as well as sing it.The movie is more like slap-stick comedy. It's so ridiculous that it's funny. It's really over the top with the goofiness, and it actually is a hilarious movie. Sly Stallone is out of his element here, and it seems awkward, but he is still pretty funny.The pairing between Sly and Dolly seems odd, but it actually works. They don't seem like a good match up, but they git er done, and it's a hilarious pairing. Watching Sly try to sing, walk like a cowboy, talk like a cowboy, eat like a cowboy, etc, is some seriously hilarious stuff, lol. That is actually my favorite parts of the movie- watching Stallone learn to be a cowboy, lol. Dolly Parton's acting, and her singing makes for another amazing part of this movie. I love this movie, and have seen it multiple times.Some people think this show sucks, but it really doesn't. If you don't like Stallone, you won't like this movie. If you love slap-stick, goofy comedy, or like Stallone, or like Dolly Parton, this movie will definitely please you.I give this a solid 4 stars, as it ranks high on the country music, Dolly Sparkles, Stallone is hilarious trying to learn country, etc. Like i said, this is not either one's best movie, but definitely a good show anyways.

As Sylvester Stallone's film acting career winds down, I get all nostalgic and tend to look more favorably even at his clunkers. Case in point, this film. When you think of legendary screen pairings, you don't think much of Sly Stallone and Dolly Parton. Yet, here they are, in RHINESTONE, a Pygmalion-like romantic comedy. Back in the day (that would be 1984), Sly had just done ROCKY III and FIRST BLOOD, his star ascending like a mothereffer. RHINESTONE was a change of pace for Sly and his first attempt not only at comedy but at romantic comedy, and when I first saw it during its theatrical run, I was stunned, and not in a good way. But I've seen this flick a number of times since then, and while familiarity does breed contempt, sometimes it also takes the edge off that initial pang of "What The Eff Is This!"It's a bare-bones premise: With more than just her contract on the line, a country western singer makes a bet with her creepy horndog manager that she can turn anyone into a country western star within two weeks. She ends up stuck with a coarse New York cabbie and brings him to her Tennessee home for the hasty tutorial on hillbilly. After which, he has to perform before (and survive) a tough, rowdy crowd at a popular New York honkytonk nightclub.So what's more horribly fish-out-of-water than Sly stranded in backwoods Tennessee while striving to channel his inner hick? Where even the local hayseeds remark that "He's slow-witted, ain't he?" Sly's brash cabbie doesn't dig country music, thinking it "worse than liver," and, yeah, when he tries to sing country I tend to agree with him. He talks and sings like he has marbles in his mouth and, on stage, twitchy dude needs to take some Calm Down pills. But the biggest flaw is that the characters in the movie, in the end, seem to buy into Sly being a credible singer (Dolly's manager even sounds him out about a contract). Sly co-writes the screenplay and he throws in so many bad caricature moments that the film was destined for universal panning. Dolly Parton is sweet and can really sing but her presence can't balance out the cliched cornpone and pasta.And yet, much to my shame, the last few times I've seen RHINESTONE, I've enjoyed the watching of it. The caveat, I think, is that you have to like the two leads some, or, else, you'll only get the bejesus irked out of you. If you like Dolly Parton, then it's fine, because she's good in her typecast role. If you like Stallone, then you might get a kick out of watching him attempt a southern drawl and a jock itch strut and also his being all gigged out in gaudy attire (and I'm not even referring to his country-western outfits, but his normal 1980s wear). The "Drinkenstein" scene (in which a rainbow throws up on him) happens to be one of my favorite Stallone moments ever. Although the funniest song is probably "The Day My Baby Died," belted out by that face-scarred would-be cowpoke singer. And, for folks who dig the TRANCERS series, Jack Deth himself (Tim Thomerson) has a supporting role as Dolly's ex (but he loses some man points by getting clocked by Dolly).In the Stallone comedy ouevre, this one isn't as large a suckfest as STOP! OR MY MOM WILL SHOOT but not as good as  Oscar . RHINESTONE is a train wreck, yep, but the weird dichotomy is that its backhanded saving grace is also what capsizes it, namely Sylvester Stallone as country singer. Me, I ended up placing this flick on the Guilty Pleasure shelf of my DVD collection. It really all depends on if you can be forgiving enough, of the cheese and stereotypes and "Hopalong Meatball"'s mugging and shatteringly bad singing (which to me is what makes the "Drinkenstein" song so awesome).It's from neither Shakespeare nor Jane Austen, but I dig the lyrics: "Budweiser, you created a monster. And they call me Drinkenstein. And they call me Drinkensteeeein!"Yeah!

Been looking for this for awhile. Great condition and fast

This is the greatest movie. I've been looking for it forever. Laughed so hard I thought I would die. This is a must see. Very quick delivery. Loved it.

Love this film, happy to finally get hold of a copy with in English. Although it’s a Spanish release and the box etc is all in Spanish there is an English Version on this DVD and plays as normal.

Don’t worry about it being a Spanish release, you can still watch it in English. Been trying to get a copy of this film for years. Watched it when I was young and brings back a lot of family memories, didn’t think I would ever see it again. So happy.

Spent years looking for an English version and once even contacted Amazon directly to ask them to search for me. This version can be played in English perfectly and I’m thrilled. It’s a movie my mum, brother and I loved when we were kids so over the moon to finally have it on dvd

Such a funny film. Please dont be put off by spanish release it is in english.Fab movie

I love dolly and really wanted to see this but could only buy in Spanish release but it’s fine it’s English n really enjoyed the film !