imdb-19602
First of all, love the reviewer who watched half an hour and then felt it was valid to write how horrible the movie is. Next time watch the whole movie before you review it, I think that's the least someone should expect and would advise anyone to ignore any reviews like that.That being said, this is no comic masterpiece, but if you are a fan of the TV show it should be entertaining for you. These characters are so goofy that its not for everyone. I probably most appreciated all of the improv by the myriad of stars making cameos, reminds me of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Its a non-painful way to kill 90 minutes. It also reminds me of Napolean Dynamite in that it is actually funnier the second time through.
xanthoxyl
This is one of those films which a lot of people will really hate, and which are a lot funnier *because* people hate them. Short is sometimes woeful and sometimes brilliant, and this is brilliant *if* you get the references. His impersonation of David Lynch was so good that it was a full twenty seconds before I realized it wasn't actually him.The main problem with the film is that the budget is too low, and as a result some scenes don't work well. Bits and pieces of the story seem incomplete; in fact the plot comes across almost as the work of a beginner, but the script is funny enough that this doesn't matter all that much, and the supporting actors are excellent.
T Y
Once upon a time for a few minutes in 1985 Martin Short was funny. It's been a rotten slide into grating stupidity since then. His movies cause me pain and attract no one. His previous TV show caused me pain. And in this guise, a fat shill of indeterminate sexuality, he has caused me even more pain. A fat suit plus a mincing demeanor doesn't equal laughs. I can't tell you how many times I've sat watching his schtick in stony non-laughter thinking "How does this giant loser keep getting new opportunities?" I really wish Martin would fall prey to some horrible death to karmically rebalance the universe & offset the reams of failed humor he is associated with.
ktwebb68
I will say perhaps it got better though I wouldn't believe it. I lasted about 30 minutes. it was so painful I just couldn't finish. I enjoy the TV show. have watched it from the very beginning and had they maintained something akin to the TV show it may have been watchable. They did not.I literally sat that with my mouth open, amazed at just how bad this movie was. Shame really. I am not a big fan of Short. He's in the same category as Robin Williams. Pathetic over the top comic talents, though I will say Williams is a fine dramatic actor. Short however has come up with a pretty entertaining character in Jiminy Glick. To his credit. The movie on the other hand, is so poorly done that there isn't even a shred of humor in it. At least the part I could stand. I can only think, as I often do, that there are people who proactively write reviews for movies on this site and other, with the sole purpose of generating favorable buzz so the DVD and rental does well. I cannot buy anyone who witnessed this travesty found it enjoyable on any level. Writing, directing, cinematography, character development...all of it done badly. A waste of time and money. Avoid at all costs.
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