I love this silly film. Written and directed by John Patrick Shanley, who wrote Moonstruck. I'm not even going to try to describe Joe Versus the Volcano. I'll just say that it's a fantasy and you just have to enjoy the ride.


One of my favorite film characters of all time has less than two minutes of screen time in the film. Barry McGovern as the Luggage Salesman. There's just something delightful about this performance.

"I know he can get the job, but can he DO the job?"

Yes! My favorite Tom Hanks - Meg Ryan movie... (Maybe that's not saying much.) My favorite Meg Ryan performance(s?) - maybe that says a little more. This film rocks!

No matter where we go, we're bringing this luggage with us.

Brain cloud! I knew it. Well, I didn't - I didn't know it, but - I knew it.

H&K-Guy

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Let not forget, Meg Ryan in three completely different looks......well the last one was her usual look.

Haven’t seen it in years, but it is hilarious. It follows the same crazy style as The Money Pit, The Burbs, and Bachelor Party. Hanks has done many really good dramas, but my favorites will always be his early comedies.

Notice that when he's cleaning out his desk after quitting his job, he mentions three books: Robinson Crusoe, Romeo & Juliet, and The Odyssey. So, an epic adventure, a love story, and an island, and that's the movie.

So glad to see others with appreciation for this oft overlooked gem. It's one of my favorites.

I liked Abe Vigoda. Did he model his character on Chief Silly Bull from Little Rita or Cocoa/Girolamo from Buddy Goes West?

When joe scrapes the dandruff off dan hadayas shoulder I laugh my ass off. Funny movie.

I am the Tobi. I cannot be the hero. It is my place to hope for my people.

Holy cow, I thought I was the only person alive who loves that movie!

"Home of the Rectal Probe" Great flick.