Lost & Found (1999)

Lost and Found (1999): Dir: Jeff Pollack / Cast: David Spade, Sophie Marceau, Artie Lange, Ever Carradine, Martin Sheen: Dreary and boring comedy low on laughs and high on stupidity. Why David Spade does what he does here demands and explanation because he could have solved everything with a visit and the right words. Title regards a lost dog while symbolizing finding love. David Spade just ended a relationship and now struggles to obtain a loan for a restaurant he intends to open. He soon falls for a French cello player played by Sophie Marceau but he is unable to talk to her due to her meddling ex-boyfriend. He steals her dog so that he may join her in searching for it but when it swallows a friend's engagement ring he must keep it longer. Stupid and predictable dog show directed to uninspired effect by Jeff Pollack who also made Booty Call. Spade plays his usual idiot persona who follows the dog around before he and best friend Artie Lange search through crap for the ring. Marceau is totally out of place in this low grade trash. Lange comes off as irritating, and Ever Carradine is also featured. What is most distressing and that Martin Sheen is part of this garbage. For a guy who starred in one of the best war movies, this is sad. Perhaps Pollack should have searched for a decent screenwriter because whoever penned this dreck was certainly lost. Worthless and pointless comedy that should be buried with the ring. Score: 1 / 10

David Spade. Love him or hate him, he definitely has a sly wit. The great thing about his sassy delivery is that it is never offensive, it just makes you go "oh,,,,YEAH, that's right!" Spade hits the mark very well in comedy.I didn't see this film at first because I was going by what critics had said about it, that it was pathetic, not funny, blah blah. One day I caught the end of the film on cable and saw the brilliant end credits sequence where the cast lip syncs to Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart" and numerous outtakes are shown. That credit sequence had me realllly wanting to see the film then! I took a chance and bought the DVD and was pleasantly surprised!This is a charming, witty, and satirical take on romance and farce. Spade says his sassy lines as usual, but his character is very likeable and productive. He owns a restaurant and is needing funds to expand it. He takes in a very off-kilter employee as a roommate and a whole "Single White Female" spoof ensues. He has poker playing neighbors played by Carole Cook, Estelle Harris, Marla Gibbs, and Rose Marie --these four women steal the show! "oops, crop dustin' again..." that line will have you laughing for days! They also try to get Spade naked and have him losing every game!A new woman moves in the the building, played by Sophie Marceau. Her dog keeps escaping and Spade figures if he can just hold on to the dog and claims to have found it, she would fall in love with him. BUT, an engagement ring Spade was holding for a friend is swallowed by the dog...........so, how to get the ring AND get the dog back? Even the scatalogical humor involved in one scene doesn't go too far. All the elements here were given in the right doses and I think Lost & Found turned out to be a very satisfying film.Of course much of this is silly, but it's a welcome romantic comedy that would make, say, a Saturday afternoon cuddled on the couch with snacks a joyous experience. It's a kinder, gentler film that we haven't seen in ages, like the overwhelmingly wonderful film Return To Me. As I said, I went in with little expectations and found myself smiling, laughing, and feeling really happy by the time the film was over. And DO stick through the end credits for the fun outtakes and lip syncing.Whether you catch it on cable, see it as a video rental, or (like I did) take a chance and buy it, you'll find this film has a lot of heart and is worth recognition. I really respect Spade more after seeing this endearing effort. I mean,,,,how much trouble could a cute little terrier cause, eh? *singing* Groove is in the hearrrrrrrrt .......

"Lost and Found" is a tour de force by David Spade which translates into a short tour with very little force unless you're a Spade lover. The film attempts to capitalize on Spade's sarcastic style of humor but wears it out quickly and apparently has little else to offer. It's unable to make the Kodak moments work as the Spade/Marceau duo is too implausible even for an outrageous comedy. This one dimensional, paper thin, and very forgettable flick is for Spade fans only.

His neighbor lady is beautiful. Thinking of a creative way to meet her, he notices her dog runs away a lot. He figures if he hides the dog, pretending it's lost and tells her he'll find it then he could bring the dog home and be her hero.It wasn't the best plan. I rented this movie, over and over. I love it. It always gets me laughing. So finally I bought it. Now when I need a good laugh, or even when I don't, I pull it off the shelf and put it in the VCR. I never knew David Spade could sing. After watching that movie, I like his style more!