Mel Smith first appeared in the American animated fantasy film ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ directed by Ralph Bakshi. The film, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, was a commercial success and grossed over $30.5 million on a budget of $4 million. The following year, he became a part of the British television sketch comedy show ‘Not the Nine O'Clock News,’ created by John Lloyd. The show aired 27 episodes in a span of 4 seasons before going off-air in 1982. He next starred as ‘Alan’ in the 1980 British drama film ‘Babylon,’ directed by Franco Rosso. The film was lauded by critics and received a 100% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. In 1982, he joined the British comedy sketch television series ‘Alas Smith and Jones.’ The show ran for 10 seasons and aired its final episode in 1998. He next portrayed ‘Terry Abbatt’ in the 1983 British crime thriller film ‘Slayground,’ directed by Terry Bedford. The film holds a 5.8 out of 10 rating on IMDb. He next starred in films such as ‘Minder’ (1984), ‘Restless Natives’ (1985), ‘Morons from Outer Space’ (1985), ‘National Lampoon's European Vacation’ (1985), ‘The Princess Bride’ (1987), and ‘The Wolves of Willoughby Chase’ (1988).
Smith made his directorial debut in the 1989 British romantic comedy ‘The Tall Guy,’ written by Richard Curtis. The film received an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. He next starred in films like ‘Father Christmas’ (1991), ‘Brain Donors’ (1992), and ‘Art Deco Detective’ (1994). In 1994, he directed the American comedy thriller film ‘Radioland Murders.’ The film was marred by negative reviews from critics and bombed at the box office. In 1996, he portrayed ‘Sir Toby Belch’ in the romantic comedy film ‘Twelfth Night,’ directed by Trevor Nunn. The film received praise from critics and grossed over $33 million on a budget of $5 million. In 1997, he directed the comedy film ‘Bean,’ written by Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll. Even though the film opened to a mixed reception, it turned out to be a major financial success, grossing over $251.2 million on an $18 million budget. He next directed the 2001 action comedy-drama film ‘High Heels and Low Lifes,’ written by Kim Fuller. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics upon release and has a 20% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2003, he returned to the director’s chair for the British sports comedy film ‘Blackball.’ The film received a mixed response from critics and holds a 41% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Adapted from William Goldman’s 1973 novel of the same name, the film The Princess Bride tells the story of a farmhand named Westley, who is on a mission to rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck.
Viola is separated from her twin brother Sebastian in a shipwreck. She believes him to be dead, and after disguising herself as a boy, she begins to work for Duke Orsino, with whom she has fallen in love. However, the Duke loves another woman named Olivia, but Olivia falls madly for Viola, without knowing that she is actually a girl. However, none of these characters are aware of the fact that they are being manipulated by Sir Toby, Olivia’s uncle.
On a game show, the Griswold family wins a 15-days’ vacation to Europe and gets set for the trip, though daughter Audrey is hesitant to leave her boyfriend behind, while son Rusty can’t wait to meet girls. The bumbling family travels from London to Paris, then Germany and Rome, moving from place to place, leaving a trail of disaster wherever they go.
To get rid of Mr. Bean, the board of directors of the ‘Royal National Gallery’ ask him to represent them while a US $50 million painting is being transferred to Los Angeles’ ‘Grierson Art Gallery’. Unfortunately, Mr. Bean not only defaces the painting but makes the curator’s life a living hell.
Frodo is a young hobbit, who finds the One Ring which belongs to Dark Lord Sauron. Therefore, he begins his journey with eight companions to Mount Doom, the only place where this ring can be destroyed to end Sauron’s reign over Middle-earth.
