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At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

'Trigger Happy' - or 'Mad Dog Time' as it is better known - this gangster spoof circles around a vicious crime boss recently released from a mental asylum and his underlings who wish to take his place. From such a plot summary alone, the film certainly sounds quite promising. Donning a bathrobe and walking with outstretched arms like a messiah, Richard Drefyuss also has a memorable first scene as the mentally unstable mobster, however, the rest of the film is far less impressive. The most notable aspect here is the star-studded ensemble cast. In addition to Dreyfuss, there are pivotal roles for Gabriel Byrne, Jeff Goldblum, Diane Lane, Ellen Barkin and Henry Silva, while the likes of Burt Reynolds, Billy Idol, Gregory Hines, Richard Pryor and Rob Reiner also appear. The film trips up though by trying to assign sizeable roles to each of its big name stars. The result is a film with too many main characters for one to get to know in any real depth, which in turn renders the film hard to follow on occasion. It is not a consistently funny movie either; amusing moments abound, mostly from the strange ways various characters are killed, however, there are far too many jokes stemming from the fact that three of the main characters have rhyming first names. A stylistic decision to have fades to blue, red, etc. (instead of black) is a little jarring too. Infamous as the film that Roger Ebert selected for the worst movie of its year, 'Trigger Happy' is not as worthless at all that, but it is also easy to appreciate why the film was a disappointment to fans of its stars back in its day.

Depending on the day you're having or the way you look at films, "Mad Dog Time" can become a case of a watchable film or one of the most saddening things ever made. But it can't be great. The cast is amazing, perhaps the main reason most people are brought into this thing but they can't save this from being just an average experiment, almost embarrassing each minute goes by.What was this about anyway? At my view it was a competition of who kills who and who stays longer alive in a game triggered after the release of a powerful mobster (Richard Dreyfuss). Release from where? Jail, mental institution? A little unclear to me. But who were those people? It's a star parade with Jeff Goldblum, Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Diane Lane, Gregory Hines, Kyle MacLachlan, Billy Idol, Billy Drago, Burt Reynolds, Richard Pryor, Henry Silva, so and so, but who were they? Mobsters, hit men, rivals, partners? Nothing is well established in this half wreck, neither their functions except killing each other, neither their purpose behind such cruel intentions. The little character development created by writer/director/supporting actor Larry Bishop is preposterous, ludicrous and silly, and the mountains of dialogs lead to almost nowhere trying to be important with characters asking to each other what's their life's philosophy. The good things about "Mad Dog Time": Gabriel Byrne saves the day becoming the funniest actor on scene; Goldblum is a great presence, we cheer for him whenever he's involved in a gun duel; Hines impress in the brief appearances he has; the rest of the cast is just fine to see them acting together and that's it. Perhaps that's the greatest accomplish in here, see them assembled in one piece of film. If only in a better one... 6/10

It used to be in the sixties, that with enough money, clout or talent, a man could not only Write, Produce, Direct and even star in the same film. Well, here's one. If you look closely enough, you can see writer, Directer and producer, Larry Bishop in this surprise hit called " Mad Dog Time. " Of course, if you look closer, you can recognize a whole Plethora of great stars in the same film. The movie tells the story of Vic, a Mob Boss (Richard Dreyfuss) who lost his mind and was institutionalized. Unfortunately, for his organization, he is now due to be released and Woe betide his henchmen for conspiring to remove him and take over the outfit. Jeff GoldBlum stars as Mickey Holliday, his right hand man and the fastest shooter around. It is he who must now answer the most serious questions to Vic as to what the gang has been doing in his absence. Gabriel Byrne, Henry Silva, Michael J. Pollard and Gregory Hines, head the list of all the people who work for the boss, unlike Burt Reynolds who top the list of enemies, like Joey Bishop, Kyle MacLachlan, Billy Idol, Billy Drago and Christopher Jones. Other Hollywood notables like Paul Anka, Richard Pryor and Rob Reiner also make very brief appearances. Still, this black comedy is a good story, but one must pay attention, else the plot can escape you. Some tense and exciting moments are reserved for the ending. Indeed, the lavish sets, beautiful Women or Molls, Goldblum's youthful and stylish characterization lend their weight to give this movie a nod towards eventually becoming a gangster Classic. Recommended for those who seek a civilized man's movie. ****

I will agree that this movie is a lot of fun to watch,uncut that is, and I will go further and say that it was probably a hoot to be a part of the making of it as well. Lets face it some of these guys are not around anymore and this might have been one of their last laughs together. I for one found it exciting to have one last look at Henry Silva, Richard Pryor and Christopher Jones. Those last two by the way were in one of their first movies together as well, Wild In The Streets. Michael J. Pollard will always be seen in something. Kyle MacLachlan was probably in it just for the kicks. His performance seemed a bit over the top even for him. All in all I would have loved to have been an extra on this one but at least I got to see it.