Money Pit

Classic comedy with Tom Hanks in a great role with Shelly Long, said to be a remake of "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House," but not really. The portion of the story regarding the house doesn't start for about a half an hour into the movie, similar to MBBHDH, but definately more comedic and diverse. The house in this movie is definately a remodel job, although many of the contractors believe that missles are being tested at the site. The house was shown as a slight fixer upper with plenty of charm and in decent shape, changes happened immediately the couple takes ownership of the place. Situations quickly deteriorate and set up the comedy for the remainder of the film. As a character, the house is a partner in slapstick with Tom Hanks. The house is allowed to be stripped naked and mocked. Diginity is restored to the house at the end of the film, but the arc that it takes drives the actions of the human cast. Without the willingness to be exposed and the sidekick in the comedy duo, the film wouldn't work. "The Money Pit" is a great way to laugh at the house and the situations that occur during a renovation project, similar to what happens in teen dramas about the comedy that comes along with beautifying the awkward girl into the bell of the ball.