I remember when this first hit the theater I really wanted to see it, but as fate would have it I wasn't able to get myself to the theater in time to see it. I couldn't believe how quickly this film was in and out of the theaters. I saw the trailers for it and couldn't believe that it could be THAT bad. So, finally the film came out to DVD and I wasted no time in renting it. "Death to Smoochy" is awesome! I makes me so sad that it didn't do very well in the theater. The cast is awesome, the story is hilarious, the acting great, the directing is top-notch, everything about this film is great.
Edward Norton is a truly gifted actor, and he plays the part of Sheldon Mopes perfectly! His character is awesome and extremely well done. Then you throw Robin Williams into the mix, a great actor as well, a bit of a different turn from his typical roles, but nonetheless pulls it off. It seems weird to hear Robin Williams cuss, but it works well in the film and definitely with the character. Catherine Keener deserves some notice as well, not a terribly well known actress, but hopefully she will be someday. Great actress! Danny DeVito, Michael Rispoli, Jon Stewart and Harvey Fierstein also deserve some notice, they all play their parts very well.
I will admit however, that this film is definitely not for everyone. I can surely see why some people would dislike it and why this wouldn't appeal to a lot of people. It's not a "happy" story and it's definitely got a great deal of dark humor to it. Dark comedies are usually not my "cup of tea", but there is something about this film that I really like.
Like I said this film isn't going to appeal to everyone, so I wouldn't recommend it to just anyone. I guess, if the trailer makes the film look interesting to you and you like dark comedies then go for it. If you're simply a fan of the one the actors, then be my guest, check it out. All I can really say, is I loved it and I hope you do too. Thanks for reading.
-LebowskiT1000
Edward Norton is a truly gifted actor, and he plays the part of Sheldon Mopes perfectly! His character is awesome and extremely well done. Then you throw Robin Williams into the mix, a great actor as well, a bit of a different turn from his typical roles, but nonetheless pulls it off. It seems weird to hear Robin Williams cuss, but it works well in the film and definitely with the character. Catherine Keener deserves some notice as well, not a terribly well known actress, but hopefully she will be someday. Great actress! Danny DeVito, Michael Rispoli, Jon Stewart and Harvey Fierstein also deserve some notice, they all play their parts very well.
I will admit however, that this film is definitely not for everyone. I can surely see why some people would dislike it and why this wouldn't appeal to a lot of people. It's not a "happy" story and it's definitely got a great deal of dark humor to it. Dark comedies are usually not my "cup of tea", but there is something about this film that I really like.
Like I said this film isn't going to appeal to everyone, so I wouldn't recommend it to just anyone. I guess, if the trailer makes the film look interesting to you and you like dark comedies then go for it. If you're simply a fan of the one the actors, then be my guest, check it out. All I can really say, is I loved it and I hope you do too. Thanks for reading.
-LebowskiT1000