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Delirious (1991)
Director: Tom Mankiewicz
Cast: John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, Emma Samms, Raymond Burr
5.8
27%Runtime96 min
RatingPG
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A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Delirious, a 1991 fantasy comedy directed by Tom Mankiewicz, received mixed reviews from critics, with a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's IMDb rating of 5.8/10 suggests a relatively average reception among general audiences.
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Directed by Tom Mankiewicz, Delirious (1991) is a delightfully clever blend of fantasy and comedy, with John Candy delivering a standout performance as a soap opera writer who gets thrown into the world of his own creation. Fans of unique genre-blending films and Candy's signature humor will find this movie a true delight.
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Delirious is a 1991 American romantic fantasy comedy film directed by Tom Mankiewicz, written by Lawrence J. Cohen and Fred Freeman, and starring John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, Emma Samms, Raymond Burr, David Rasche, Dylan Baker, and Charles Rocket. It tells the story of the lead soap opera writer who hits his head, finds himself in the setting of the soap opera he works on, and anything he types on his typewriter happens. The film used Prince's 1982 song as its title theme.
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