Tom Goes to the Bar

It's business as usual at the bar. Suddenly, a man drops down from the top of the screen and hangs upside down at the bar. The bartender reacts as if it was normal and hands him a drink. Tom sips it quietly until mayhem ensues.

Directed by Dean Parisot, Tom Goes to the Bar leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Noonan, Billy Bastiani, Laurie Roome — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1985.