Benedito Dias Rodrigues Since the first time when l watched this picture l really find it odd and outrageously funny,the trio Martin,Tomlin and the great director Carl Reiner already implied a success,Martin make a physical comedy,clumsy sometimes in most of time and the originality of the plot reach the target,Victoria Tennant is also another high point together Dana Elcar,Madolyn Smith just Adorn the picture,seems foolish but pure entertainment comedy of 80' style!!Resume: First watch: 1988 / How many: 4 / Source: TV-Cable TV-DVD / Rating: 7.25

BA_Harrison Put all thoughts of Sgt. Bilko and The Pink Panther out of your mind: let us remember Steve Martin when he was at the top of his game, an uproariously funny comic with his own special brand of zany physical humour. All Of Me, directed by Carl Reiner, sees Martin starring as Roger Cobb, a struggling lawyer who unwittingly becomes host to the spirit of recently deceased millionairess Edwina Cutwater (Lily Tomlin) after her plan to transmigrate her soul into the body of stableman's daughter Terry (Victoria Tennant) goes terribly wrong.With Edwina controlling one half of Roger's body, the silver haired comedian is given ample opportunity to showcase his wacky style of comedy and does so with gusto; the result is a memorable central performance from Martin in a consistently funny film that also sees co-star Tomlin on fine form as the lonely rich woman who, in death, learns to enjoy life and who finally makes a friend.Breezy direction from Reiner ensures a lively pace, the action accompanied by a suitably jazzy score, with comedy highlights including Roger visiting the men's room with a little help from Edwina (tap tap), a hilarious courtroom scene wherein Edwina takes control while Roger sleeps, and a wonderfully silly bedroom scene where Roger attempts to have sex with Terry while Edwina is taking a nap.

Parker Lewis All of Me isn't just a comedy masterpiece. It's a masterpiece full stop, period. Okay, dramatic acting is hard, but Steve Martin excels himself by demonstrating much harder comedic skills along with synchronized body movements.The laughter doesn't stop, and maybe the more laughs, the less likely the Oscar voters could consider this as a serious contender come nomination time. Oh well, that's the way it is. Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin draw out huge laughs in several scenes, and even now I can't stop laughing when recalling some of the scenes. I wish there was a director's commentary or actor's commentary for this.

ihrtfilms Sometimes it's a pure joy to revisit some films and All Of Me is one of them. Made some 16 years ago, the story is about Edwina Cuttwater, an eccentric but dying millionaire, played by Lily Tomlin who has devised a plan to stay alive by transferring her soul to a younger woman's body. Steve Martin plays Roger Cobb, a lawyer who inadvertently becomes the host instead after a mishap with the transfer. Now with the Edwina's soul controlling his right hand side, Cobb, must figure out a way to get rid of her.The film actually starts off very straight, there's barely a laugh to be had and it isn't until the transfer of the soul that the fun begins. There are some very funny moments thanks to the excellent physical comedy of Steve Martin, with the idea that half of Cobb's body being control by Edwina- i.e. - a woman made very realistic with an array of comic movements, gestures and vocal changes all perfectly timed. Martin is a fine comic actor, but I think this is a really excellent performance from him as it shows what a comic he is. Lily Tomlin does well, even if she is just voice for much of the film, but the combining of the two leads works extremely well.The film does move at break neck speed, which helps, I still struggle to understand why more films can't be made at the 90 minute mark. Despite it's age the film's special effects are very good, if in indeed there are any: when Cobb looks in a mirror he sees Edwina and whether this is done, literally with the trick of mirrors or with special camera effects it works very well and I couldn't pick it at all. This is a perfect reminded of how good some films from the 80's are and it still remains a standout and funny film.More of my reviews at my site: iheartfilms.weebly.com