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Warner Independent Pictures (WIP) | Release Date: November 17, 2006
6.0
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Mixed or average reviews based on 56 Ratings
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5
MichaelE.Feb 19, 2007
I wanted to like this, but it's not funny (one or two chuckles), and is often embarrassing to watch. The Guest regulars don't even seem to be trying to act anymore -- they just mug for the camera in the worst sitcom way.
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CM.Aug 13, 2007
As a big fan of Christopher Guest, I must say I think it might be time to move on to a different style of movie. The last couple, but esp. this one, have been real snorers. I hate to criticize someone trying to make a movie today without As a big fan of Christopher Guest, I must say I think it might be time to move on to a different style of movie. The last couple, but esp. this one, have been real snorers. I hate to criticize someone trying to make a movie today without violence, meaness, gratuitous sex, ect. , but this was just not funny enough to pull it off. If you want to see a Guest movie go back and see 'Best in Show' again.… Expand
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4
MattA.Feb 22, 2007
As others have said, this movie was a crashing disappointment. Not even close to any other Guest film, and really, not even funny at all. Gervais especially deserves better.
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5
[Anonymous]Nov 20, 2006
Much less than previous efforts. save it for dvd.
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4
EvanS.Mar 11, 2007
Aside from Catherine O'Hara's manic performance (and in a strange way Parker Posey's restrained role) this movie is flat, dull and spoken from an entertainer (Christoher Guest) who thinks he's sparkling funny and clever Aside from Catherine O'Hara's manic performance (and in a strange way Parker Posey's restrained role) this movie is flat, dull and spoken from an entertainer (Christoher Guest) who thinks he's sparkling funny and clever when, in fact, he's really dull and disconnected. Check out Altman's The Player - that's funny - and caustic, Yours is a movie without teeth.… Expand
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5
DanCisekNov 25, 2006
A huge failure from a director and cast that have been brilliant (Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind). It didn't work this time- few laughs, even less insight. Forget this failed attempt and move on to the next one, which will A huge failure from a director and cast that have been brilliant (Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind). It didn't work this time- few laughs, even less insight. Forget this failed attempt and move on to the next one, which will hopefully return to form.… Expand
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bobb.Nov 18, 2006
I love this guy's movie but this was way off. Not funny enough. Very disconnected.
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SA.Nov 26, 2006
The entire moved felt like an inside joke that I was left out of. Unless you are in "the biz," the jokes ring hollow and are only jokes because of what the audience believes they think they know about movie productions. The characters are The entire moved felt like an inside joke that I was left out of. Unless you are in "the biz," the jokes ring hollow and are only jokes because of what the audience believes they think they know about movie productions. The characters are contrived and the plot seems too easy. I kept waiting for subtle bits of satire but just kept getting hit in the face with obvious jokes and cliches. Definitely not Guest's best work, and the final 1/3 of the movie saves what could have been a complete flop.… Expand
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smijatovMar 5, 2011
Honestly, I did expect a bit more from the film, considering the director's and the cast's reputation. That being said, the film is rather funny, especially the last 15 minutes or so where the climax finally kicks in. With an excellentHonestly, I did expect a bit more from the film, considering the director's and the cast's reputation. That being said, the film is rather funny, especially the last 15 minutes or so where the climax finally kicks in. With an excellent performance by Catherine O'Hara (ironically enough, one that gave her Oscar buzz!), this is definitely a well-acted film all around with the rest of the cast giving great performances, too. Definitely talks volumes about the way Hollywood works and is a great criticism of the Hollywood fame-machine! Definitely interesting enough to keep you entertained, but not extremely funny nor does much of it stick with one afterward...except of Ms O'Hara's performance.… Expand
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geewahJan 27, 2021
A rather forgettable effort considering the high standards Guest has set over the years.
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