Went into the movie with a bit of trepidation. Because, while I was a fan of Spade's performances on Just Shoot Me and Emperor's New Groove, I'm not overly fond of low brow humor, for the most part.
Ended up leaving the theater in an euphoric state, and decided to see it again (since I had missed the beginning). The movie was just as enjoyable the second viewing.
Some of the low brow humor did bother me slightly, but for the most part I loved it. At times wickedly funny, and at other times sweet and adorable. This is a movie that might make a fun family night out. Indeed, I saw many kids in the audience (Including some apparently under the age of 10). Though parents might want to watch it first, to decide whether or not its appropriate for their kids to see. One joke was particularly low brow (though some in the audience loved it so much, that they clapped), it involved a guy asking Dickie for his photograph, and Dickie's subsequent response to that request. Overall, I'd recommend it for kids age 12+.
Anyhow, it was enjoyable seeing so many people playing themselves in tongue-in-cheek fashion. I particularly loved the end sequence at the credits, as well as the scenes involving: a rabbit, Sally's pep squad tryout, E True Hollywood bits, and Dickie's "creative" way of locating an address. Among other things. :)
Spade co-wrote this movie, and he did a good job. He imbued it with heart, something he is fond of doing with his comedies. But then again, what else can you expect, when the proceeds from the Hollywood Premiere went to the Chris Farley foundation?
One of these days, I would really like to see him in a Coen brothers' movie.
Anyhow, I'll be buying this on dvd when it's released, and might even see it again in the theater.
I definitely recommend this movie to fans of Just Shoot Me and The Emperor's New Groove.
9 out of 10
Ended up leaving the theater in an euphoric state, and decided to see it again (since I had missed the beginning). The movie was just as enjoyable the second viewing.
Some of the low brow humor did bother me slightly, but for the most part I loved it. At times wickedly funny, and at other times sweet and adorable. This is a movie that might make a fun family night out. Indeed, I saw many kids in the audience (Including some apparently under the age of 10). Though parents might want to watch it first, to decide whether or not its appropriate for their kids to see. One joke was particularly low brow (though some in the audience loved it so much, that they clapped), it involved a guy asking Dickie for his photograph, and Dickie's subsequent response to that request. Overall, I'd recommend it for kids age 12+.
Anyhow, it was enjoyable seeing so many people playing themselves in tongue-in-cheek fashion. I particularly loved the end sequence at the credits, as well as the scenes involving: a rabbit, Sally's pep squad tryout, E True Hollywood bits, and Dickie's "creative" way of locating an address. Among other things. :)
Spade co-wrote this movie, and he did a good job. He imbued it with heart, something he is fond of doing with his comedies. But then again, what else can you expect, when the proceeds from the Hollywood Premiere went to the Chris Farley foundation?
One of these days, I would really like to see him in a Coen brothers' movie.
Anyhow, I'll be buying this on dvd when it's released, and might even see it again in the theater.
I definitely recommend this movie to fans of Just Shoot Me and The Emperor's New Groove.
9 out of 10
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