BEETHOVEN

Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt

Universal Pictures; Directed by Brian Levant

Rated PG; 87 minutes; 1992

A typical suburban family’s orderly lifestyle is disrupted by the antics of an enormous but beguiling St. Bernard named Beethoven. This oversized, lovable pooch joins the Newton household and leads them into a bizarre confrontation with an evil veterinarian.

REVIEWS

"Better than HOME ALONE, BEETHOVEN is a rare jewel! A great family movie, refreshing, funny, exciting and heart-warming!"

- Bonnie Harvey, MOVIEGUIDE

"BEETHOVEN is a very funny movie. What a treat. Charles Grodin is just perfect. BEETHOVEN is for everyone—it's doggone funny!"

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"Thumbs up! BEETHOVEN is a winning comedy and a lot of fun!"

- Gene Siskel, SISKEL & EBERT

"Heart-tugging charm and intelligence. BEETHOVEN restores one of the old-time joys of movie-going!"

- Joe Baltake, SACRAMENTO BEE

"Laugh-out-loud funny, intelligent and touching! BEETHOVEN is a breath of fresh air for the mind. Charles Grodin is perfect."

- Katherine Monk, VANCOUVER SUN

BLURBS

Make the original BEETHOVEN part of a double feature with the 1992 sequel.