Joe Versus the Volcano
Joe Versus the Volcano

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Joe versus the Volcano is a fable which opens with somewhat surrealistic scenes of the dehumanization of Joe Bank's job and work environment (at a company whose product rather literally screws people) with imagery that seems to have been inspired by the classic film Metropolis. Joe is diagnosed with an incurable disease, quits his dehumanizing job, and accepts an offer to briefly "live like a king, die like a man" - but to fulfill his agreement he must willingly jump into a l... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Joe Versus the Volcano:

Tom Hanks
Meg Ryan
Lloyd Bridges
Dan Hedaya
Ossie Davis
Barry McGovern

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Joe versus the Volcano is a fable which opens with somewhat surrealistic scenes of the dehumanization of Joe Bank's job and work environment (at a company whose product rather literally screws people) with imagery that seems to have been inspired by the classic film Metropolis. Joe is diagnosed with an incurable disease, quits his dehumanizing job, and accepts an offer to briefly "live like a king, die like a man" - but to fulfill his agreement he must willingly jump into a live volcano on the island of Waponi Woo in order to appease the volcano god. En route to the island, Joe meets a series of interesting characters in NYC and LA, then boards a yacht, captained by Patricia Graynamore. During the voyage Joe and Patricia survive disaster, fall in love, and finally arrive at the island where they face their destiny.

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Flavorwire - 10/10 by Jason BaileyIt speaks to the commercial and critical success of Shanley's 1987 hit 'Moonstruck' that he was handed, by a major studio, the resources to make a movie as unapologetically weird as this one.
Spirituality and Practice - 10/10 by Frederic and Mary Ann BrussatA wild, weird, and wonderful adult fairy tale about a man who travels halfway around the world to discover why his life is still worth living.
Combustible Celluloid - 10/10 by Jeffrey M. AndersonPlaywright John Patrick Shanley made his movie directing debut with this defiantly strange, totally under-appreciated, yet completely wonderful romantic comedy.
Chicago Sun-Times - 9/10 by Roger EbertIt is not an entirely successful movie, but it is new and fresh and not shy of taking chances. And the dialogue in it is actually worth listening to, because it is written with wit and romance.
USA Today - 8/10 by Susan WloszczynaA thoroughly captivating romantic adventure in the grand tradition of the screwball comedies of the 1930s and 40s. With a plot flavored with elements from such classics as the Carole Lombard-Fredric March romp NOTHING SACRED and Frank Capra's delightful masterpiece YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, this Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan outing is writer-director John Patrick Shanley's gift to moviegoers who are tired of films distinctive only for their excessive violence, sex, gutter language, or a combination of all three.
Los Angeles Times - 8/10 by Sheila BensonJoe Versus the Volcano is difficult to review because some parts are fresh, inventive, and entertaining, while others are near-misses or even complete failures. On balance, however, I readily admit liking this movie, although the second half pales in comparison to the first.
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) - 8/10 by Ken HankeA more fascinating mess you'll never find.
ReelViews - 8/10 by James BerardinelliJoe Versus the Volcano is difficult to review because some parts are fresh, inventive, and entertaining, while others are near-misses or even complete failures. On balance, however, I readily admit liking this movie, although the second half pales in comparison to the first.
Washington Post - 8/10 by Rita KempleyThe movie is humble as child's play, graced with the effortless comedy of Hanks and Ryan. They're as fresh and warm as summer peaches, but never sappy, thanks to the off-kilter honesty of Shanley's writing.
The Seattle Times - 6/10 by John HartlDespite magic moments, this is so lop-sided in conception it's really only worth seeking out as a folly.

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