SYNOPSICS
Gramps (1995) is a English movie. Bradford May has directed this movie. Andy Griffith,John Ritter,Mary-Margaret Humes,Casey Wurzbach are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1995. Gramps (1995) is considered one of the best Thriller movie in India and around the world.
After a long search, lawyer Clarke MacGruder finally locates his long lost father Jack. At first, everything seems fine with his new extended family, until the two set off on a hunting trip, where Jack starts showing a rather violent streak to his nature.
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Gramps (1995) Reviews
Awesome!!!
Incredible! This proves what an awesome actor Griffith really is! I have always appreciated 'Andy Griffith' and 'Matlock', but when I saw 'Gramps,' I fell in love with him! I have been very disappointed to never have been able to find this movie anywhere since it's first showing and I think it a real shame. Nobody ever gets to see how awesome Andy really is as an actor because we never see anything but 'Andy Griffith' and 'Matlock.' It is wonderful to see another side of an actor than we normally see. Are we so afraid to change our image of him that we can't allow for versatility? Thumbs up to Mr. Griffith for being brave enough to do something different!
Griffith lubriciously menacing in above-average thriller
Slightly predictable in parts, but still well above average, this film indicates how effective Andy Griffith's folksiness can be in lubricious/sinister mode. Even for the most blase viewer there are several frights in store. Incidentally, filmographers should note that this has been periodically screened on TV under the alternative name RELATIVE FEAR (not to be confused with the eponymous Canadian 1994 thriller).
Great for a TV movie
Good movie with a GREAT acting job once again by Andy Griffith. Somewhat revisiting his dark side from A Face In The Crowd decades earlier, Andy plays good Gramps/bad Gramps perfectly. A reconnecting Grampa with murderous intent. It would be a shame if viewers couldn't enjoy this portrayal due to wanting him to always be Andy Taylor or Matlock. John Ritter is good as usual too, but Ange steals this movie outright! With a little more production work this could've worked in theaters. If looking for it on DVD, I think it's listed under another name, "Relative Fear". Incidentally, another more recent departure for him is a movie called "Play The Game". There's quite a bit of sexual content, but very cute with a clever ending.
"Lordy no miss, Lordy no"
For a TV movie, this was fantastic, I loved seeing Andy Griffith just lose it in a villainous role. Andy was clearly enjoying himself, and that "Lordy no" quote is one of the all time classic lines, delivered pitch perfect by Andy Griffith. John Ritter did a good job as the son, but this film belongs to Mr. Griffith, good job sir, good job. I also have to say I'm glad they didn't go all 'after school special' on us with some lame plot about the grandpa making amends, snoresville. This film really allowed Andy Griffith to stretch, I highly recommend that you see this if you get the chance. I don't know if it's on DVD, but it should be.
It's nice to See Andy "loose it" for a change(sm. spoiler)
I love Andy- everybody does- until you meet Gramps! I kept thinking "he couldn't be that bad" but the evidence keeps building until there is no denial. Once again, I watched a time filling movie that had a few good names and a sappy little kid. When I realized this wasn't the typical everything turns out TV happy, I loved it. Refreshing that Mr. Griffith has the (you know)to do a movie that takes is well respected typecast and twists it to this "Gramps" dude. Mayberry would have been far more interesting.