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Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Rival aluminum-siding salesmen find themselves an increasingly hostile tit-for-tat feud spurred on by an automobile accident this Barry Levinson movie. One of two films that Levinson made in 1987, 'Tin Men' never quite found the same audience as 'Good Morning, Vietnam', which is a shame as it is arguably better, even if its lack of appeal to some is understandable. Both protagonists are, after all, very lowdown and despicable characters and while both have their occasion quirks, this is one of those films in which there is not a single likable character in sight. This is a deliberate move by Levinson though as the pair's feud is constantly contrasted against their shady business practices and salesmanship techniques, such as dropping a $5 note and insisting that it is not yours to convince a potential client of your honesty. The feud also coincides with the whole aluminum-siding industry being investigated for unfair selling practices and there is a sense that the protagonists are driven to their extremes as a result of the way they have learnt to work; "deceit is an occupational hazard" as one claims. Knowing this does not make Barbara Hershey's subplot any more credible, nor does it render either lead especially sympathetic, but it does provide some sense of perspective as the idea here is to observe how the characters operate, not to get to like them for who they are. Add in some genuinely funny moments (Dreyfuss realising that DeVito actually doesn't love his wife) and 'Tin Men' is a flawed film that still works surprisingly well. The conclusion is pitch perfect too.

If you wanna kick back, relax, and really have a great laugh, this is the movie for you.Set around 1962, the title, Tin Men, refers to aluminum siding salesmen. This is the profession of both BB and Tilley, although they work for rival companies. Throughout the movie, we are treated to different shady tactics employed by these salesmen to peddle their wares. A wonderfully funny movie, Dreyfuss and De Vito play their parts so well, taking two fairly unscrupulous characters and making them somewhat likable. They are supported by an excellent cast including Barbara Hersey as Tilley's wife, John Mahoney, Jackie Gayle, Seymour Cassel, and Bruno Kirby. Overall, terrific performances by Barbara Hershey, Richard Drefus, Danny De Vito and, above all, the British-born actor, John Mahoney, make this film a treat at every viewing. Mahoney, whom no one would ever identify as anything other than 100 percent American in looks and in voice, almost steals the show with his portrayal of Moe, Dreyfuss's patient partner in scam.This is a great movie that stands alone in dozens of ways. It will remain one of my all time favorite period pieces. Great sound track, great acting, great capture of the early 60's.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.

A bit of weird film when I think about it, just about two guys having a bit of a fight but not actually doing much except seeing each other. But this is quite an interesting comedy like film. Basically Richard Dreyfuss as Bill 'BB' Babowsky and Danny DeVito as Ernest Tilley accidentally crash into each others cars. At first they both take it really seriously a say to each other that they are going to pay, literally and in the fight sense. After a little while I think they kind of forget what happened and only keep seeing each other to talk. And that's pretty much it. But besides just a tiny bit of a pointless plot it is a good film. Good!

I love this movie. It's one of my all time favorites. Levinson's use of music and arrested adolescent imagery (cars, diners, women, cars and more cars) is subtle and hilarious. The film looks gorgeous and has a sadness that hangs over it as we can literally see change surrounding these men who refuse to be men. The home improvement commission, the new car that is the Beetle, actually loving a woman... all of this is new and scary to Dreyfuss and Devito. Devito especially is funny in how obstinate he is in ignoring the change around him.DeVito's buddy who I think is played by the old comic Jackie Gayle is particularly funny. "I can go for some Won Ton soup..."It's a wonderful movie. And the specifics are laugh out loud funny. This and Diner are the best of Levinson's Baltimore movies.