His unique ability to blend understated wit with larger-than-life characters won him a ton of fans.
The following are ten of his best movies, each highlighting his versatility, humor, and undeniable charm.
Some of these films have left a lasting impact on comedy cinema.
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You could melt all this stuff."
The finished product is solid if not great, with some good scenes and a few missteps.
Their chemistry goes a long way toward holding the viewer’s attention.
My Blue Heaven stars Steve Martin as Vinnie Antonelli, a mobster entering witness protection under the supervision of FBI agent Barney Coopersmith, played by Rick Moranis. Directed by Herbert Ross, this comedy unfolds as Vinnie tries to adapt to his new suburban life while Barney faces the challenges of keeping him out of trouble and harm’s way. The film humorously explores themes of crime, identity, and unlikely friendships.
The film humorously explores themes of crime, identity, and unlikely friendships.
Moranis has a supporting role as Ellen’s current boyfriend, the brash, fast-talking music manager Billy Fish.
Willem Dafoealso makes an appearance as one of the villainous greasers.
My Blue Heaven stars Steve Martin as Vinnie Antonelli, a mobster entering witness protection under the supervision of FBI agent Barney Coopersmith, played by Rick Moranis. Directed by Herbert Ross, this comedy unfolds as Vinnie tries to adapt to his new suburban life while Barney faces the challenges of keeping him out of trouble and harm’s way. The film humorously explores themes of crime, identity, and unlikely friendships.
Subsequent movies likeRoboCopandSe7enare said to have taken inspiration from it.
That said, it’s amusing enough, and nicely weaves together several narrative threads in the third act.
Sigourney Weaver returns for the sequel alongside Rick Moranis and Annie Potts.
“Parenthoodis an ensemble family comedy-drama that explores the ups and downs of parenting through various interconnected storylines.
Moranis carries much of the project.
He shines as a bumbling, well-meaning father whose invention leads to larger-than-life problems.
For a movie about shrinking, it certainly blew up.
Strange Brewis unapologetically silly, cramming an impressive number of gags into its lean 90-minute runtime.
It sold over a million copies and went a long way toward launching Moranis’s career.
Both Moranis and Thomas show up as Rutt and Tuke, two moose who help Kenai on his journey.
Nevertheless, itperformedwell at the box office, earning $250m.
It’s the kind of movie that will delight younger viewers without necessarily having much crossover appeal.
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Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears.
When his brother Sitka (D.B.
(The chestburster scenewithJohn Hurtis particularly enjoyable.)
Moranis is great as Louis Tully, a nerdy accountant who gets caught up in a supernatural battle.
He becomes possessed by the demonic spirit Vinz Clortho and is hilariously oblivious to the chaos around him.
He’s just one of many fantastic components to this cartoony, spooky classic.
When it comes to Moranis’s best movies, it’s hard to top thissui generiscomedy-horror-camp-musical hybrid.
Not for nothing,Little Shop of Horrorsquickly became a cult movie and still holds up well today.
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Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears. When his brother Sitka (D.B. Sweeney) is killed by one, Kenai in turn kills the bear, only to be magically transformed into one himself. To make matters worse, his other brother Denahi (Jason Raize) vows to kill the bear Kenai has become. Kenai’s only hope is a magical mountain where he believes he can be changed back to a human, and he enlists a real bear cub, Koda, to get him there.
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A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.
Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.
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