@@patrickc3419 He told us it had a plethora. Personally, I would not like to think that someone would tell us that they had a plethora, if they didn't even know what a plethora is.
I've watched it several times, and every time I had a good time and many laughs. Maybe it's not an Oscar-winner but that qualifies as a "good movie" for me.
One of my all time favorite comedies. Loaded with memorable gags, personality and hilarity. Saw it last year after missing it for a decade or two, and it’s still funny.
this movie is an American treasure. watched it a million times when i was a kid and, contrary to many films that age poorly with adulthood, i still love it and watch it at least once per year
Yet another instance where critics got it wrong. Hilarious movie. Some of the favorite clips are still hilarious even having seen them a gazillion times.
People dwell on the times they disagree with critics. This is both childish and unnecessary. You're not always going to agree with them, and that's fine. It doesn't invalidate film critics or film criticism in general.
@@jimmaleski5916 My point is they unnecessarily let the opinions of critics sour their opinions of the critics themselves and film criticism, generally. I think a lot of people tend to get offended and feel insulted when someone criticizes something they happen to like, even if the criticism is warranted, and can also lead to them missing out on hearty agreements with, and insights derived from, critics they might discover otherwise.
Believe me there are loads more that are even funnier these guys were total killjoys still it never harmed the films they tore apart from being successful and hits
We had this movie on VHS when we were kids we thought it was great but we were also under 10. Now as an adult I still enjoy the movie but I do see more of it's flaws. It'll still be a part of my childhood so I think I'll always like the movie.
I knew that they did not like this movie, but imagine my surprise when the other day, I saw them put it on their Worst of 1986 list. Three Amigos is one of my favorite movies. Even if Chevy Chase does not do much, I would recommend it just for Steve and Marty alone.
How could they possibly not like the great Three Amigos? I hate all movies, but even I love that one. They completely blew this review. A light hearted comedy and it's hilarious. What more did they want?
They were ridiculous. Along with not liking Three Amigos, other comedies they didn’t like were Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Better Off Dead, Ebert didn’t like The Jerk My Cousin Vinny, or Mrs. Doubtfire, & Siskel didn’t like What About Bob or Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
One of my favorite movies. It's a shame they didn't like it. I hardly ever see either of them agree with a thumbs up when it comes to comedies. Oh well.
I was 21 years old in the United States Air Force and had just got stationed in Phoenix Arizona in June of 85. I finally went to Old Tucson with Friends in early '86 and then this movie came out my point is the nostalgia is so strong about this movie and even if it was as bad as they were saying it would be good 😁
My brothers and I have entire conversations using only quotes from Three Amigos. Any time a gift is given, someone says “It’s a sweater!!!” When someone is trying to get another’s attention, it’s “Look-up-here, look-up-here, CAW!!! CAW!!!” When we’re eating, “Do you guys anything besides Mexican food?” When asking about another’s new love interest, “When is she going to open her petals to you?” Then a reply of “Tonight. Or I’ll KILL HER!!!” When ordering drinks, “Isss like beer.” “Okay, three tequilas (then recoil spastically)”. When shit starts to pop off, “You guys stay out of trouble, ok? Heh heh”, and finally, when saying goodnight or see you later, it’s a round of “Goodnight Ned.” Sometimes we just randomly do the chants to summon the invisible swordsmen, just because they’re funny noises. If you don’t like this movie, what’s your fucking deal bro? Sorry about your life and God giving you a shit sense of humor. I can only imagine what hokey, hacky crap makes you laugh.
Was never crazy about the Amigos but it's still highly quotable. And much like with Airplane, at like 10 I had no idea what they were parodying but still laughed my ass off.
Disagree as we might with Siskel and Ebert, you have to acknowledge that it's probably nostalgia and having grown up with the movie that contributes to what love we have for this goofy flick. It's not perfect, not by a longshot, but it's fun all the same.
I don't think nostalgia is what makes it funny. I want to say paying into the various stereotypes, the pratfalls, and specific dialogues are the keys to it's greatness, but I can't really say that either. Martin Short's monologue on how they can't go back to Hollywood, and they should be the heroes in real life that they play in the movies was impressive, but not necessarily funny.
I loved every frames of this movie. Ebert is like: "The problem is that Noboby under the age of 25 remembers the movies they are satirizing". Yea but you can see these guys loved the old cowboy genres so much, it was an homage and as a kid watching Three Amigos you ciuld not help but develop an appreciation and taste for old cowboy movies. Which in my case then grew even more with Sunset and then Young Guns when i was a teen.
I was barely under 25 when this came out, and I was familiar enough with the genre they were making fun of. Believe it or not, some of us knew that the Roy Rogers-type westerns like the ones they're making fun of aren't in the same boat as the John Wayne/John Ford westerns.
Wow, people are harsh. I love Three Amigos. I even have it on blu-ray. But I'm not gonna hate or lose any respect for the top film critics of the time. You don't need to crap on someone just because they disagree with you.
what makes those two dead fuckers so special as critics? they're just people with opinions like you and me. and opinions are like ass holes...everybody has one and they all stink!
happy543210 Just because everyone has an opinion, it doesn't mean there is value in insulting a person who disagrees with you. It just makes you seem petty and unable to deal with people.
I think this is one of the instances where they completely miss, judged the audience. They felt like we couldn’t get the subtleties of the comedy and the direction. But, that’s part of the charm. That’s why the movie is timeless, and funny with all ages. My grandfather enjoyed it as much as my son does. Not everything needs to be Jim Carrey in your face.
why oh why were these guys allowed to criticize movies. Three Amigos, was so outrageous, thats what made it great... Siskel and Ebert ..you where wrong.
My childhood friend Tommy and I liked the movie a lot back as kids, and I think that's who it was mainly aimed at. We used to sit around pretending to be the Three Amigos and watch the movie all the time. I think it's mainly childhood nostalgia at this point but I still think the movie is funny.. How can you not like Steve Martin?
I've always loved this movie. It's interesting to hear them suggesting Martin Short's style doesn't work well with Steve Martin's, considering they've frequently worked together since then, and with the current and fantastic Only Murders In The Building possibly being their crowning achievement.
I love Siskel and Ebert but wow did they miss the mark on this one. THREE AMIGOS is a beloved comedy classic and I've never heard anyone til this review say a single negative thing about it
Leave it to critics to totally miss out on the comedy of the film. Siskel & Ebert were always thinkinking to hard when they watched a movie. Especially a comedy.
I remember "The Three Amigos" opened in theaters in 1986 and came in second place after "The Golden Child" and I was shocked that, even with the combined star power of Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short, they still couldn't beat Eddie Murphy at the box office.
The Golden Child was a decent film but this was better than that and should have beaten it and i disagree not every Eddie Murphy film was amazing at that time only Trading Places 48 HRS and Coming To America were anything special Beverly Hills Cop 2 was a mess and bombed so did Best Defence
What the hell are you guys talking about?? What movie did ya'll watch? Three Amigos has a very good storyline. Great characters. Very good funny as hell movie. 5 out of 5 stars.
They've liked plenty of silly, light-hearted films. I haven't seen Three Amigos, so I can't say whether it's good or not, but they understood that there is a place for both the Star Wars and the Raging Bulls.
they are totally wrong. this is probably the funniest movie of all time. "we can go for a walk, and you can kiss me in the veranda" ..."lips will be fine"
When Siskel and Ebert were wrong it was most often with comedies. There’s several comedies that they disliked which today are well thought of, I think Throw Momma From the Train and Spaceballs are a couple.
Remember, this is coming from the same critics that thought Home Alone 4 "Finally got it right." They don't know a good movie if the reel hit them on the head.
+nikosvault I have to agree. Plus, they did like Star Wars, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Schindler's List, and a whole bunch of other classics. They just thought differently about other classics. They also didn't care what anyone else thought about the movies. They were that impassioned.
Uh... you've gotten your facts wrong. Neither Siskel nor Ebert ever reviewed the fourth Home Alone movie. They did review the first three, however. They both disliked the first two movies. Ebert liked the third one, but Siskel didn't.
I totally agree with this and I thought I was alone in that. Movie has some funny parts, but is mostly a chore to sit through. Movies like this is why scene selection was invented.
Thats disappointed… i still think that The Three Amigos and Oscar, are one of the best movies of John Landis 😅😅 I didn’t know that the score was created from Randy Newman ❤️❤️
This movie and The Jerk are so good, loved Siskel and Ebert back in the day but I found myself not agreeing with them half the time. Everyone has different opinions though, it just shows how good of reviewers these two turned out to be, even when you don't agree with em, you still respect/appreciate them.
I never forgave these guys for this review. I use to have amazing movie-going friends during the 80's and we would have died laughing if we saw this on the big screen, especially all the Jefe and El Guapo scenes. Thankfully we saw the Pee-Wee movie(2 times in same day) and luckily avoided their review of that classic.
Everyone has an El Guapo. For the Three Amigos, Gene Siskel is it's El Guapo.
I was like 9 when this came out and I got it just fine. One of the most quotable comedies of its era. And the era had a plethora.
a plethora? Jefe What is a plethora?
@@BalloonInTheBalloon
Why?
@@patrickc3419 He told us it had a plethora. Personally, I would not like to think that someone would tell us that they had a plethora, if they didn't even know what a plethora is.
So true. Referenced this movie throughout high school and beyond lol
Amazing movie, a classic. My little buttercup
After 20 years, everything becomes a classic.
The Three Amigos is one of those rare movies that gets funnier the more you watch it.
This movie is hysterical. I watch it whenever I can.
At least they acknowledged the singing bush. I've always liked that part.
This is one of the funniest movies of the 80's
I've watched it several times, and every time I had a good time and many laughs. Maybe it's not an Oscar-winner but that qualifies as a "good movie" for me.
This is what comedy is all about. THis movie is legendary
I liked it.
Every critic on the planet was wrong about this movie. The most telling critic of all is time, and The Three Amigos has endured.
Steve Martin has looked 60 since he was 30
The Curse of Silver Hairs .
They call it Keith Richards syndrome.
Apart from silver hair, he doesn't look old in 3 amigos. He still looks incredibly well for his current age.
One of my all time favorite comedies. Loaded with memorable gags, personality and hilarity. Saw it last year after missing it for a decade or two, and it’s still funny.
They didn't get it. It's slow pace is a parody of
'Magnificent Seven". Even the bad guys are hilarious!
this movie is an American treasure. watched it a million times when i was a kid and, contrary to many films that age poorly with adulthood, i still love it and watch it at least once per year
Man, I love these guys, even when they’re dead wrong, like they are in this case. Every line in this movie is a classic!
This is 1 of the funniest movies ever that didn't need an R rating.
This is absolutely perfect comedy. These guys just need to read the comments
People like alot of corny comedies for different reasons that doesn't mean it sucks.
Boy did they miss the mark on this one. This has become a classic parody of westerns.
They missed the mark on a lot of movies.
Yet another instance where critics got it wrong. Hilarious movie. Some of the favorite clips are still hilarious even having seen them a gazillion times.
Love all three actors. Couldn't wait to see it when it first came out. Sad to say, these critics got it right.
People dwell on the times they disagree with critics. This is both childish and unnecessary. You're not always going to agree with them, and that's fine. It doesn't invalidate film critics or film criticism in general.
@@wet-read What's to dwell on when agreeing or disagreeing with critics?
@@jimmaleski5916
My point is they unnecessarily let the opinions of critics sour their opinions of the critics themselves and film criticism, generally. I think a lot of people tend to get offended and feel insulted when someone criticizes something they happen to like, even if the criticism is warranted, and can also lead to them missing out on hearty agreements with, and insights derived from, critics they might discover otherwise.
Nearly 40 years later and they could not have been more wrong.
Even though they don't recommend it, the scenes they showed looked pretty funny. I might need to check this out.
Believe me there are loads more that are even funnier these guys were total killjoys still it never harmed the films they tore apart from being successful and hits
How more wrong could they have been?!?!?! This is one of the all time great comedies
Still waiting for the sequel where they replace Chevy chase with Selena Gomez.
Well, no.
The movie is a classic! I'm surprised neither of them liked it.
+ReligiousZombie Me too, this is a good one
+ReligiousZombie They seem not to like anything. Its amazing
Probably top 10 comedy ever!!!
This film is a classic¡!!!! My favorite film from my childhood
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Wow as many times as I have enjoyed this movie, never once have I laughed at the “costumes”
We had this movie on VHS when we were kids we thought it was great but we were also under 10. Now as an adult I still enjoy the movie but I do see more of it's flaws. It'll still be a part of my childhood so I think I'll always like the movie.
I loved this movie when I was a kid.
I'm a teenager and I watch this every chance I get, it's really funny
The movie has comedy
Romance
Bromance
Satire
and most importantly Tucson
It’s a true buttercup classic… night Ned!
I knew that they did not like this movie, but imagine my surprise when the other day, I saw them put it on their Worst of 1986 list.
Three Amigos is one of my favorite movies. Even if Chevy Chase does not do much, I would recommend it just for Steve and Marty alone.
My little buttercup
@Louie Studios Dear little buttercup, won’t you stay a while…
It was funny and easy to watch . Still funny many years later.
How could they possibly not like the great Three Amigos? I hate all movies, but even I love that one. They completely blew this review. A light hearted comedy and it's hilarious. What more did they want?
They were ridiculous. Along with not liking Three Amigos, other comedies they didn’t like were Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Better Off Dead, Ebert didn’t like The Jerk My Cousin Vinny, or Mrs. Doubtfire, & Siskel didn’t like What About Bob or Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
Quotable, charming, funny. One of the best comedies of all time. It aged well. They show it at The Guild here in Albuquerque once in a while.
One of my favorite movies, these guys just dont get it , its a certain comedy to entertain you , make you laugh, and watch all over again. 😄
I think the thing they missed is that this IS a simple, childish film and not a parody.
I had one rule, if siskel and ebert don't like it----go see it!!!
"It's a sweater!"
This is one of the funniest movies of all time. They were way wrong on this one.
One of my favorite movies. It's a shame they didn't like it. I hardly ever see either of them agree with a thumbs up when it comes to comedies. Oh well.
I was 21 years old in the United States Air Force and had just got stationed in Phoenix Arizona in June of 85. I finally went to Old Tucson with Friends in early '86 and then this movie came out my point is the nostalgia is so strong about this movie and even if it was as bad as they were saying it would be good 😁
You gotta be totally dead inside to not like this movie.
Yes I agree...Siskel and Ebert don't know what they're talking about...
I love all three actors, but I didn't think this movie was funny and neither did any of the people who watched it with me.
Both Siskel and Ebert are now totally dead outside as well.
I named my dog “El Guapo”!
"lip balm?"
It’s only my favorite movie of all time. Ok, tied with “The Sting”. I rewatch when I need a laugh
I have seen this movie multiple times and I laugh, EVERY single time!
My brothers and I have entire conversations using only quotes from Three Amigos. Any time a gift is given, someone says “It’s a sweater!!!” When someone is trying to get another’s attention, it’s “Look-up-here, look-up-here, CAW!!! CAW!!!” When we’re eating, “Do you guys anything besides Mexican food?” When asking about another’s new love interest, “When is she going to open her petals to you?” Then a reply of “Tonight. Or I’ll KILL HER!!!” When ordering drinks, “Isss like beer.” “Okay, three tequilas (then recoil spastically)”. When shit starts to pop off, “You guys stay out of trouble, ok? Heh heh”, and finally, when saying goodnight or see you later, it’s a round of “Goodnight Ned.” Sometimes we just randomly do the chants to summon the invisible swordsmen, just because they’re funny noises.
If you don’t like this movie, what’s your fucking deal bro? Sorry about your life and God giving you a shit sense of humor. I can only imagine what hokey, hacky crap makes you laugh.
Was never crazy about the Amigos but it's still highly quotable. And much like with Airplane, at like 10 I had no idea what they were parodying but still laughed my ass off.
There was nothing boring about that movie my man
Disagree as we might with Siskel and Ebert, you have to acknowledge that it's probably nostalgia and having grown up with the movie that contributes to what love we have for this goofy flick. It's not perfect, not by a longshot, but it's fun all the same.
I don't think nostalgia is what makes it funny. I want to say paying into the various stereotypes, the pratfalls, and specific dialogues are the keys to it's greatness, but I can't really say that either.
Martin Short's monologue on how they can't go back to Hollywood, and they should be the heroes in real life that they play in the movies was impressive, but not necessarily funny.
This was one of my favorite childhood movies.
I loved every frames of this movie. Ebert is like: "The problem is that Noboby under the age of 25 remembers the movies they are satirizing". Yea but you can see these guys loved the old cowboy genres so much, it was an homage and as a kid watching Three Amigos you ciuld not help but develop an appreciation and taste for old cowboy movies. Which in my case then grew even more with Sunset and then Young Guns when i was a teen.
I was barely under 25 when this came out, and I was familiar enough with the genre they were making fun of. Believe it or not, some of us knew that the Roy Rogers-type westerns like the ones they're making fun of aren't in the same boat as the John Wayne/John Ford westerns.
@@DTD110865 yea cowboy movies are so much part of Americana
Wow, people are harsh. I love Three Amigos. I even have it on blu-ray. But I'm not gonna hate or lose any respect for the top film critics of the time. You don't need to crap on someone just because they disagree with you.
what makes those two dead fuckers so special as critics? they're just people with opinions like you and me. and opinions are like ass holes...everybody has one and they all stink!
happy543210 Just because everyone has an opinion, it doesn't mean there is value in insulting a person who disagrees with you. It just makes you seem petty and unable to deal with people.
happy543210 Not like you. They are smart and KNOW their movie history. Movies did exist before 2001 ya know.
Fred G. Sanford.
their opinions are shit...just like yours and mine!
Just yours. I have taste.
I think this is one of the instances where they completely miss, judged the audience. They felt like we couldn’t get the subtleties of the comedy and the direction. But, that’s part of the charm. That’s why the movie is timeless, and funny with all ages. My grandfather enjoyed it as much as my son does. Not everything needs to be Jim Carrey in your face.
why oh why were these guys allowed to criticize movies. Three Amigos, was so outrageous, thats what made it great... Siskel and Ebert ..you where wrong.
"Look at the two leetle seesies, ha ha ha!"
My childhood friend Tommy and I liked the movie a lot back as kids, and I think that's who it was mainly aimed at. We used to sit around pretending to be the Three Amigos and watch the movie all the time. I think it's mainly childhood nostalgia at this point but I still think the movie is funny.. How can you not like Steve Martin?
Also the plot model for the equally excellent Galaxy Quest...
The only two guys in history who didn’t like The Three Amigos.
I've always loved this movie. It's interesting to hear them suggesting Martin Short's style doesn't work well with Steve Martin's, considering they've frequently worked together since then, and with the current and fantastic Only Murders In The Building possibly being their crowning achievement.
Well I loved it!
They don't have a plethora...
Three Amigo's was great.
"You... WILL die like dogs..."
I love this movie. They both make good points, but I think they're far too hard.
Critics usually do worst with comedys since it's always evolving and their view of humor is usually 20 years back...
Sorry guys, you’re wrong. Excellent comedy! Viva El Guapo!
These guys are idiots. 3 Amigos is a fantastic movie. I went back to see it over and over again as a kid. As an adult, I still love it.
Siskel & Ebert were on the money with this movie.
I love Siskel and Ebert but wow did they miss the mark on this one. THREE AMIGOS is a beloved comedy classic and I've never heard anyone til this review say a single negative thing about it
I love this movie
Leave it to critics to totally miss out on the comedy of the film. Siskel & Ebert were always thinkinking to hard when they watched a movie. Especially a comedy.
I remember "The Three Amigos" opened in theaters in 1986 and came in second place after "The Golden Child" and I was shocked that, even with the combined star power of Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short, they still couldn't beat Eddie Murphy at the box office.
Eddie Murphy was nigh untouchable mid 80s. Probably only Arnie or Sly could beat him on a hypothetical same opening day.
The Golden Child was a decent film but this was better than that and should have beaten it and i disagree not every Eddie Murphy film was amazing at that time only Trading Places 48 HRS and Coming To America were anything special Beverly Hills Cop 2 was a mess and bombed so did Best Defence
@@mrbee4life182I thought Beverly Hills Cop 2 was a decent sequel. It was Beverly Hills Cop 3 that sucked.
@DTD110865 Still couldn't beat the original but yeah Beverly Hills Cop 3 was terrible
@@mrbee4life182BHC 2 didn't bomb it made $300M while this one only made $40M.
What the hell are you guys talking about?? What movie did ya'll watch? Three Amigos has a very good storyline. Great characters. Very good funny as hell movie. 5 out of 5 stars.
Still here in 2023 🎉🎉🎉
I can't believe they didn't like it.
Gene was almost always a over serious stick in the mud. RIP
Except when he saw Baby's Day Out.
It's a stupid movie...but makes me laugh every time I see it. El Guapo is the BEST. My kids loved it when they were young.
Just a silly movie to be enjoyed. Lighten up. They are not all Dr. Zhivago
They've liked plenty of silly, light-hearted films. I haven't seen Three Amigos, so I can't say whether it's good or not, but they understood that there is a place for both the Star Wars and the Raging Bulls.
Or the Godfather 1 and 2
Siskel and Ebert. Don't know a good movie when they see one.
they are totally wrong. this is probably the funniest movie of all time. "we can go for a walk, and you can kiss me in the veranda" ..."lips will be fine"
Spot on review.
Lucky Lucky... You don't understand. This man El Guapo is so famous he's actually become INfamous.... lol great flick
The German says Siskel and Ebert got this one way wrong.
When Siskel and Ebert were wrong it was most often with comedies. There’s several comedies that they disliked which today are well thought of, I think Throw Momma From the Train and Spaceballs are a couple.
This did not age well... This funny movie has become a classic ;-)
This was and still is a great movie. Glad they didn't make the movie it would have been horrible
You son of a motherless goat !!!!
the singing bush scene was my favorite.
Remember, this is coming from the same critics that thought Home Alone 4 "Finally got it right." They don't know a good movie if the reel hit them on the head.
+Abonanno24601 Please. Deal with their arguments or f*ck off.
+nikosvault I have to agree. Plus, they did like Star Wars, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Schindler's List, and a whole bunch of other classics. They just thought differently about other classics. They also didn't care what anyone else thought about the movies. They were that impassioned.
Gene Siskel was dead several years before Home Alone 4 even debuted, so you're at least partially wrong.
Uh... you've gotten your facts wrong. Neither Siskel nor Ebert ever reviewed the fourth Home Alone movie. They did review the first three, however. They both disliked the first two movies. Ebert liked the third one, but Siskel didn't.
They both really missed the mark on this one. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t think it’s funny!
Thank you for posting these reviews!
I totally agree with this and I thought I was alone in that. Movie has some funny parts, but is mostly a chore to sit through. Movies like this is why scene selection was invented.
Thats disappointed… i still think that The Three Amigos and Oscar, are one of the best movies of John Landis 😅😅 I didn’t know that the score was created from Randy Newman ❤️❤️
Oof. The boys were WAY too hard on this movie. It ain't Citizen Kane but you sure laugh more!
This movie and The Jerk are so good, loved Siskel and Ebert back in the day but I found myself not agreeing with them half the time. Everyone has different opinions though, it just shows how good of reviewers these two turned out to be, even when you don't agree with em, you still respect/appreciate them.
This is a funny ass movie
I never forgave these guys for this review. I use to have amazing movie-going friends during the 80's and we would have died laughing if we saw this on the big screen, especially all the Jefe and El Guapo scenes. Thankfully we saw the Pee-Wee movie(2 times in same day) and luckily avoided their review of that classic.
Its not supposed to be Spielberg, Coppola or Scorsese. ITS THE THREE AMIGOS DAMMIT.
harsh review...this movie is better than they make it seem...fun to watch
I think this movie is a get it or dont...If you do then it is a classic, if not then its shit