The Fanatic

Quiver Distribution | Release Date: August 30, 2019

4.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 29 Ratings

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TheQuietGamerOct 5, 2019

I'm a Limp Bizkit fan. I love their loud, brash, and aggressive sound. However, I'm often left perplexed by Fred Durst's lyrics. Sometimes there's a clear message there and others all I can gather is that it's just a bunch word vomit whereI'm a Limp Bizkit fan. I love their loud, brash, and aggressive sound. However, I'm often left perplexed by Fred Durst's lyrics. Sometimes there's a clear message there and others all I can gather is that it's just a bunch word vomit where confusion seems to be the only rational reaction. You can probably guess which type The Fanatic more closely resembles...

In this clash between action movie star and obsessed fan it's never clear who you're supposed to be rooting for. "Moose" is a clearly autistic man who just doesn't know any better, but that doesn't make him any less dangerous. "Hunter Dunbar" is world-class jerk who definitely could handled the situation better, but it's hard to fault him for getting aggressive when faced with a stalker that crossed the line. Perhaps we're not supposed to sympathize with either of them in the end. Which would have been acceptable had there been some kind of meaning to all of this, but alas there doesn't appear to be any. So that violent conclusion just ends up leaving a bad taste in your mouth.

It's not even like The Fanatic really does all that much wrong. The humor it tries to mine from Moose's childlike behavior feels out of place and may not sit well with some as it comes at the expense of the mentally ill, but I wouldn't straight garbage or anything like that. It's just that without anything to say for itself the film's most notable qualities end up being John Travolta's all in, yet strangely terrible performance and the fact that it's entirely the brainchild of Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. Both of which are certainly interesting, but not enough to make the movie worth watching given the considerable lack of substance.

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acebadgerNov 2, 2020

What can I say?

Jon Travolta plays a seemingly mentally compromised movie fan living in LA/Hollywood who is particularly obsessed with Hunter Dunbar (Devon Sawa). Overall the film is just plain goofy. I get how they were trying to giveWhat can I say?

Jon Travolta plays a seemingly mentally compromised movie fan living in LA/Hollywood who is particularly obsessed with Hunter Dunbar (Devon Sawa). Overall the film is just plain goofy. I get how they were trying to give commentary on the one sided nature of the relationship between actors and their fans, but definitely could've done it better. Jon Travolta gives an insane performance and looks doofy, it's just a cluster. I recommend anyone looking for a good laugh watch this movie, as it's a great time while not being that great.… Expand

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RealmJumperApr 8, 2021

This movie is watchable not sure why it has a such a low rating. If anything it's a little short but it's like eating a good piece of key lime pie, it's just the right size, almost. I enjoyed the script but perhaps Moose could of have aThis movie is watchable not sure why it has a such a low rating. If anything it's a little short but it's like eating a good piece of key lime pie, it's just the right size, almost. I enjoyed the script but perhaps Moose could of have a richer backstory. Anyway it's watchable and if you want to watch something different then do it and it's John Travolta he's always good.… Expand

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flametail23Sep 8, 2019

This movie is amazing! it's so unintentionally funny that I almost gave it a 10/10. Everyone needs to see this movie just to see how much of an entertaining dumpster fire it is.

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bartcbemSep 26, 2019

The movie sure is not great, to be honest its one of those "so bad its good" and oh boy, for the Travolta performance its worth your hour and a half time. The guys acting is insane here, if you consider it good or bad its remarkable!

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JLuis_001Sep 21, 2019

Is this John Travolta finally touching bottom? I mean I wasn't expecting anything from himr nor from Durst but still this sucked big time.

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bfoore90Sep 16, 2019

Creeps into "So Bad it's good territory" and may one day overtake The Room as one of the best bad movies ever made. Travolta is so blatantly over-the-top, he's worth the price of admission alone. Everyone needs to see this movie if you enjoyCreeps into "So Bad it's good territory" and may one day overtake The Room as one of the best bad movies ever made. Travolta is so blatantly over-the-top, he's worth the price of admission alone. Everyone needs to see this movie if you enjoy bad movies… Expand

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JPKDec 18, 2019

Laughably Awful
This film is so f*cking horrendous that it had me in stitches.

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MarkTakayamaSep 5, 2020

I like John Travolta's passion. He tries to be funny and serious. But this doesn't look like a great movie. Thank you for your time, Mr.Travolta.See you at the next movie!

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MrMorphzMay 15, 2020

Dont be fooled by the initial hate this movie is receiving. This is a cult classic!
Travolta gives an explosive performance that isn't always managed well by the film's director Fred Durst, but thats what adds to the charm. This is TommyDont be fooled by the initial hate this movie is receiving. This is a cult classic!
Travolta gives an explosive performance that isn't always managed well by the film's director Fred Durst, but thats what adds to the charm. This is Tommy Wiseau funny. This is Nicholas Cage crazy. This has to be seen to be believed.… Expand

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dario12Sep 2, 2021

Fanatic is a movie that has zero redemming qualities in it.
Sure some people may found this film as new cult classic and even I had some some laughs while watching it but overall this work is one very headache making product.
Travolta wasFanatic is a movie that has zero redemming qualities in it.
Sure some people may found this film as new cult classic and even I had some some laughs while watching it but overall this work is one very headache making product.
Travolta was here awful and his carrere just falls down and down with zero chance of return.
Devon Sawa was also very disposable and even though he gived some good acting abbilities ,his character was just to forgettable and not so good to.
Story was full of idioticy and scenes that will leave you in cringe inducing coma.
So Fanatic is one very awful and somehow fun film for those who like staff like this.… Expand

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