Mascots

Name: Mascots
Genre: Comedy
Released: October 13, 2016
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 57

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Netflix | Release Date: October 13, 2016 | TV-MA

Summary: Mascots compete for the most prestigious award in their field, the Gold Fluffy.

Director: Christopher Guest

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 89 min

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Joshua Rothkopf

Oct 12, 2016

Sometimes Guest’s films stray into snobbery against flyover country, but Mascots mostly avoids that. It hides its toxic warfare under a furry guise. Read full review

Devan Coggan

Oct 6, 2016

If you’re a Guest devotee, you’ll be in the stands cheering; otherwise, Mascots feels like a bit of a retread. Read full review

Ben Nicholson

Sep 17, 2016

This is the fourth instalment in the Guest mockumentary 'canon' and it's evidence that the format has now solidified into a template that needs refreshing, as much gentle enjoyment as it might bring. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Sep 17, 2016

There are plenty of solid laughs in Mascots — everything from jokes about furries to throwaway bits involving obscure cable channels — but what’s disappointing is that there’s not a great overr-iding idea that ties all the gags together. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Oct 13, 2016

Both the sweetest and the funniest performer is Love and Friendship’s Tom Bennett, endearingly innocent and dreadfully coiffed as a third-generation British hedgehog gently upgrading from his dad’s tired routines. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Sep 17, 2016

It lopes along, merrily but a bit slack, always reminding you of the earlier Guest films, and then it works up a bit of a fizz in the competition. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Susan Wloszczyna

Oct 13, 2016

As hard as it is to admit, Guest’s once-incisive satirical bite has grown dull in its familiarity. He doesn’t seem to be having as much fun here and neither are we. Read full review

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RvwFromUpHere

Oct 17, 2016

What: The triumphant return of Corky St. Clair
Who: Fred Willard, Constance Carmell, and Lex Luthor's wife in that God-awful Superman Returns movie
Where: That amazing mockumentary universe with dog shows, community theater troops, and now, Mascots. When (will you be addicted to thisWhat: The triumphant return of Corky St. Clair
Who: Fred Willard, Constance Carmell, and Lex Luthor's wife in that God-awful Superman Returns movie
Where: That amazing mockumentary universe with dog shows, community theater troops, and now, Mascots.
When (will you be addicted to this movie): 10 minutes in
Why: If you are a fan of Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, or Best in Show, get ready to add a new classic to your shelf… Expand

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Vadertime

Jul 30, 2018

This was a lovely little movie, depicting the over-the-top indulgence of team mascots. It kind of reminded me of the move "Best In Show" about the fanatical lives of show-dog owners and their competitive streaks. This movie was funny and entertaining. Parker Posey was absolutely delightfulThis was a lovely little movie, depicting the over-the-top indulgence of team mascots. It kind of reminded me of the move "Best In Show" about the fanatical lives of show-dog owners and their competitive streaks. This movie was funny and entertaining. Parker Posey was absolutely delightful especially in the scene where she almost got disqualified from the show through no fault of her own. See this one if you want a smile on your face all through the movie.… Expand

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marcmyworks

Nov 8, 2016

Honestly, this isn't the best Christopher Guest film but it does have a lot of heart, humour and is original in its own way. Some of the characters are indeed under-developed and perhaps it could have fared better as a TV show but I still did enjoy watching.

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geewah

Jan 9, 2021

Probably Guest's worst movie. A format that is starting to look pretty tired and needs a shake up. Shame.

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dpaudiophile

Oct 14, 2016

Most of the dialogue and overall writing in Mascots feel forced and artificial, as opposed to other Chris Guest films like Waiting For Guffman, Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, where those important parts of the film come off much more natural and genuine. There are some funny momentsMost of the dialogue and overall writing in Mascots feel forced and artificial, as opposed to other Chris Guest films like Waiting For Guffman, Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, where those important parts of the film come off much more natural and genuine. There are some funny moments scattered throughout Mascots, and some of the performances are pulled off nicely (Parker Posey), but overall this formulaic Chirs Guest mocumentary is mediocre at best.… Expand

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