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The North Avenue Irregulars

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The North Avenue Irregulars
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G,1hr 45min
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1979
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Anchor Bay
Synopsis: One of the bigger non-cartoon moneymakers for Disney in the 1970s, The North Avenue Irregulars is predicated on the premise of the "Neighborhood Watch" system. Priest Michael Hill (Edward Herrmann), newly arrived on North Avenue, decides to buck the patriarchal notions of his superiors by delegating church responsibilities to the neighborhood women. Since the ladies include Vickie, Jane, Anne, Claire and Rose (Barbara Harris, Karen Valentine, Susan Clark, Cloris Leachman and Patsy Kelly), we're well ... Full Synopsis
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This lighthearted mix of slapstick and social satire isn't all it could have been but remains a likable effort. The script has a great premise but the quality of the writing is unfortunately a bit thin: The second act lacks structure and pace, ultimately devolving into a series of disconnected set pieces, and the writer never develops a single memorable villain for the heroes to battle. Despite these ... Full Review
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