Moving Page #5

Synopsis: Meet Arlo Pear! He's a family man with a loving wife, a rebellious daughter, twin sons, and a half-dead dog, he's also got a nice job with the city in New Jersey. He's a mass transit engineer. But one day Arlo is fired so he must try to get another job. He finds a similar one to his old one, except it's in Boise, Idaho. Sounds good to Arlo, so he can finally get away from his insane neighbor who has a lawn mower the size of Pennsylvania. Only problem, how to break it to the family? The decision is soon made: they're moving. Now they've got to sell their house which has hilarious results, so now they need to get movers. Two former cons now movers show up with King Kong Bundy. Now, they gotta find a new house in Idaho. They soon find their dream house, so they return to New Jersey and head off to Boise. Arlo hires a man (Dana Carvey) to drive his SAAB to Idaho, not knowing he's a man of eight personalities. And if that isn't bad enough, their new house is not what they expected, and thei
Genre: Comedy
Director(s): Alan Metter
Production: Warner Home Video
 
IMDB:
6.1
Metacritic:
36
R
Year:
1988
89 min
625 Views


Monica! Our daughter's

getting married.

You want to come?

Crystal:
Now,

hold still, dear.

Arlo:
Casey,

what is going on?

I'm getting married,

as soon as the justice

of the peace gets here.

You can stay

if you want.

Honey, now listen

to me, ok, case?

Now, I know that if

Kevin really loves you,

he'll wait until

you're old enough--

mom, I'm not marrying Kevin.

I asked him,

but he said no.

I'm marrying him.

His name is Rudy something,

and I love him very much.

Your daughter's

about to become

a very wealthy

young woman.

Arnie:
Casey called

us and asked us

to act as witnesses.

She said you knew

about it.

I didn't think

it was right,

so I thought

I should call.

I don't think

I have to tell you

how very special

Casey is.

Casey, where'd

you find this man?

Is there a a**hole

convention in town?

No. I met him at the mall

this afternoon.

But I feel like I've

known her all my life.

I'll supervise

her career myself,

see that she's

photographed...Properly,

sensuously...

Tastefully.

Monica:
Casey, honey,

you can't be serious.

Oh, yeah?

Sure, we'll have

our problems,

like most young couples.

You're gonna have

a problem walking straight

if you don't take your hands

off my daughter.

Dad, you wouldn't

listen to me.

I cannot leave now.

It's my last year

of school.

Casey, we didn't know

how serious you were.

Excuse me, Monica,

we have an extra room

in the house.

We were planning

on renting it out.

It's not very big.

That's all right.

Crystal:
We already

think of you as family.

Please,

just till I graduate?

Sure.

We're going.

Arlo:
Here. Marry these!

Monica:
Second thoughts?

Hmm?

I couldn't sleep, either.

I was just thinking,

wondering if the kids

will remember this house.

I think so.

A lot of happy memories.

Do you remember Marshall

took his first steps

right over there?

Yeah.

And Randy didn't walk

until 6 months later.

Now look which one's

the track star.

Oh, Arlo, I hope we're

doing the right thing.

It doesn't really matter

where we live

as long as we're together.

We hired

the right movers.

Don't worry, honey.

Everything's gonna be ok.

Mrs. pear?

Yes, Mr. pear?

Would you have

one last dance with me

in New Jersey?

Yes.

Yes.

Arlo:
No!

Hey, Mr. p,

sorry we're late.

Late?! You're not

supposed to be here!

Hide your underwear,

dear!

Yeah,

I know, I know.

You're expecting

another mover, huh?

Hummingbird movers?

We work for them now,

as of yesterday.

It's fate.

F***in' kismet.

F***in' kismet? Fate?

I don't give a damn

about that.

I don't want

you gentlemen

in my house,

touching anything that

belongs to my family,

damn it!

Gorgo, this man don't

want to pay us for the day.

Gorgo-schworgo!

I don't want you

in my--

Hey. Hey, you--

look.

Aah!

Gorgo! You're gorgo?

You're gorgo--you can move

anything you like.

I was just kidding

with the--

move my car if you'd like.

Just pick it up

and put it on the lawn, ok?

Darling?

They're here!

Hey! What are you doing,

dragging that around?

I have a key inside

that you can unlock

that with, ok?

That won't be

necessary, Mr. pear.

Jesus!

What are you doing?!

Hey, hey, nothin'

like a nice, cold drink.

Honey, I found

this container

for our sandwiches

and things,

and I'll put it in--

you guys

enjoying yourself?

Yeah,

this is great.

Perry:

I love it.

So where you folks

movin' to?

Boise, Idaho.

Remember?

Sure you don't want

to move to new Orleans?

I beg pardon?

New Orleans.

You know,

new Orleans, Louisiana?

It's mardi gras time.

Maybe you'd rather

move there.

We bought a home

in Boise, Idaho,

and we're moving

to Boise, Idaho.

Suit yourself.

Heh heh heh heh!

Oh, shoot.

Hey, man, the leg

just jumped off.

Bullshit! This leg

didn't jump off.

This is--oh, my God!

My grandfather made

this table

with his own hands!

It's irreplaceable!

I'm sorry I'm late, sir.

You're not late.

Mr. pear,

I'm 30 seconds late.

Here's the key.

I want you to park it

sideways when you park it,

'cause I don't want

any scratches on her.

Yes, sir.

I understand.

Don't worry

about a thing, sir.

I'm not worried.

Take good care

of my baby, now.

Yes, sir, I will.

55, stay alive.

Well, take care.

Good-bye, Mr. pear.

Hi, Frank.

I know this may be

an oversight on your part,

but...

But a couple of years ago,

you borrowed

my weed whacker, remember?

Well, we're moving,

as you can see,

and, uh, I'd like to get

that weed whacker back

and take it with us,

so can I have it?

Mmm...

No.

It's our weed whacker,

Frank.

I mean,

the whole family

went down to sears

together.

We went to sears.

And, uh, it was on sale

for $18.

The whole family likes it,

so I come over to ask you

to give it back to me.

No.

Frank, I knew you was gonna

do something like this.

I loaned you

the weed whacker 2 years ago

to cut your grass.

You haven't cut sh*t

with the weed whacker.

What did you

do with it?

Keep the weed whacker,

Frank. Ok?

That's the kind of guy

I am! Ok?

You love

the weed whacker?

Be happy

with the weed whacker,

'cause you have

no friends, Frank.

Nobody wants

to talk to you.

Edwards:
Frank!

I don't believe it!

Perry:
Hey, Frank!

Frank Crawford!

How the hell are you?

Edwards! Perry!

Well, choke my chicken!

When did you guys

get out?!

A few months ago, man!

Hey, man,

is this your base?

Yeah, yeah, yeah!

Man, this is great!

I love it!

Come on in

and have a brew.

We're gonna take

a break.

Frank:
Come on in!

Edwards:

Whoa! Yeah, man!

I'm gonna miss you,

baby.

Ohh!

Crystal, I want you

to take this, ok?

I won't hear of it.

Now come on.

Give me a hug.

Crystal.

Arlo, we're really

gonna miss you.

Gonna miss you, too,

man.

Want you to take care

of my little girl, now.

We will.

You know, you're

a handful, little girl.

I know, but you love me.

Yes, I do.

Randy, Marshall,

check the dog.

Ok.

Ok.

She's alive, dad.

Then we're taking her

with us.

Monica:
Bye.

Bye, sweetie.

You be good.

Randy:

Take it easy, case!

Casey:
Be good.

We won't.

Marshall:

We'll miss you!

Everybody say good-bye

to Frank.

Good-bye, Frank

good-bye, Frank!

Marshall and Randy:

Good-bye, Frank!

Arlo:
Bye, Frank!

Swing on this,

Frank!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Ah ha ha ha ha!

Dad, I have to use

the rest room.

And I'm hungry.

There's a restaurant

over there.

You like that? Good.

Uh, that corner table, ok?

And your mouth is shut.

Your mother and I

will order food.

May I help you?

Uh, yes,

2 cheeseburgers,

order of fires,

and 2 milks,

and one

plain burger.

Dad, it's this famous guy

driving our car.

That's right.

No, the Saab.

Monica:
"The amazing 8

personalities of Brad Williams.

"A case study in mpd:

"Multiple personality disorder.

"Williams'

schizophrenic tendencies

"manifested themselves

at an unusually early age.

"He reportedly graduated

from 3 different

grade schools simultaneously."

oh, they never

put a vanity mirror

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