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Death to Smoochy (2002)
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Release Date:
29 March 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
Get ready for an unexpected hit. morePlot:
When he is fired for taking payola, the host for a children's television show plots revenge against his replacement, a rhino named Smoochy. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(10 articles)
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Hilariously intelligent and original satire. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | Rainbow Randolph | |
| Edward Norton | ... | Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy the Rhino | |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Nora Wells | |
| Danny DeVito | ... | Burke Bennett | |
| Jon Stewart | ... | Marion Frank Stokes | |
| Pam Ferris | ... | Tommy Cotter | |
| Danny Woodburn | ... | Angelo Pike | |
| Michael Rispoli | ... | Spinner Dunn | |
| Harvey Fierstein | ... | Merv Green | |
| Vincent Schiavelli | ... | Buggy Ding Dong | |
| Craig Eldridge | ... | Husband | |
| Judy White | ... | Wife | |
| Tim MacMenamin | ... | Danny | |
| Bruce McFee | ... | Roy | |
| Glen Cross | ... | Jimmy |
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Rated R for language and sexual references.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
109 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R (certificate #38779) | Iceland:LH (video rating) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:14A | Finland:K-11 (DVD rating) | Germany:16 | Norway:7 | Philippines:PG-13 | Spain:13 | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Jim Carrey was attached to star at one point but eventually dropped out to do The Majestic (2001) moreGoofs:
Continuity: During Smoochy's "Step-Dad" song, the young, bored-looking little girl over his left shoulder repeatedly appears and disappears. moreQuotes:
Sheldon: [singing] He slams the door He stomps his feet He sends me to bed with zilch to eat But my stepdad's not mean he's just adjusting. moreSoundtrack:
The Cookie Chant moreFAQ
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With a brilliant cast, well written script and precise direction, this black comedy is well worth watching.
I can understand that some people didn't like it, as black comedy isn't for everyone; especially black comedy set around the business of children's television. But Death to Smoochy is an intelligent and well written film that is completely original.
Edward Norton is spot on as the moralistic Sheldon Mopes and Robin Williams is absolutely hilarious as the off the rails Rainbow Randolph. This doesn't however, take away from the rest of the cast, who are also all perfect.
The story line is tight and entertaining to the very last second. I've looked very hard to find fault with this film - and I can't find any. Even the ending, which could be construed as sugary sweet, fits into the fantasy type world of the film.
The important thing to remember about this film is that it's a satire, and taking a satire seriously is a big mistake. A funny and interesting satire is very hard to do, but in this instance it's something that Adam Resnick and Danny Danny DeVito have achieved brilliantly.