Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) (Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan)

JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO - 1990

Joe Banks is having the life sucked out of him at a dead-end job. Miserable in his gray surroundings with stark fluorescent lighting, Joe dreams of being brave again. A visit to the doctor reveals that he has a \"brain cloud.\" It\'s fatal, but he\'ll be fine for a few more months. An eccentric millionaire, Samuel Harvey Graynamore (Lloyd Bridges), hears of Joe\'s predicament and comes to him with a proposal: The people of the Pacific island of Waponi Woo need a human sacrifice to appease their gods. Why not live like a king for a few weeks, then throw yourself into a volcano? (Graynamore needs a sacrificial victim to offer in exchange for permission to mine the island for a rare mineral.) Joe accepts Graynamore\'s lavish proposal and on his journey meets three romantic possibilities (all played by Ryan). Joe embraces life; so does the movie. It\'s packed with smile-inducing supporting performances by Bridges, Ossie Davis, Robert Stack, and Dan Hedaya; playful songs (\"Sixteen Tons,\" \"Ol\' Man River,\" Presley\'s version of \"Blue Moon\"); and amusing scenes (such as Joe buying luggage).

Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Abe Vigoda.

Directed by: John Patrick.

Quality: Very Good Xvid from DVD.

Length: 1hr. 42min.

Language: English.

Size: 720 x 336