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Death to Smoochy (2002) -- When he is fired for taking payola, the host for a children's television show plots revenge against his replacement, a rhino named Smoochy.
Death to Smoochy (2002) -- When he is fired for taking payola, the host for a children's television show plots revenge against his replacement, a rhino named Smoochy.
Death to Smoochy (2002) -- When he is fired for taking payola, the host for a children's television show plots revenge against his replacement, a rhino named Smoochy.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   20,878 votes
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Director:
Danny DeVito
Writer (WGA):
Adam Resnick (written by)
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Release Date:
29 March 2002 (USA) more
Tagline:
Get ready for an unexpected hit. more
Plot:
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 synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Toronto 2009: Edward Norton Talks to Himself
 (From IFC. 16 September 2009, 12:56 PM, PDT)

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 (From Fangoria. 30 July 2009, 5:55 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Hilariously intelligent and original satire. more (322 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Tötet Smoochy (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and sexual references.
Runtime:
109 min
Country:
USA | UK | Germany
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Features a shot of Catherine Keener whizzing a Frisbee at Edward Norton which is very similar to a shot in The War of the Roses (1989) which was also directed by Danny DeVito. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Rainbow grabs the light to smash the TV there is a bulb in it. But when we see him hitting it, there is no bulb inside the light. more
Quotes:
[Randolf is pinned by Sheldon]
Randolph: Nooo! You're to close to the fire - the flames are driving me maaaaaad!
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Movie Connections:
References American Psycho (2000) more
Soundtrack:
The Friends Song more

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8 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
Hilariously intelligent and original satire., 26 February 2007
10/10
Author: maz underscore from Australia

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.

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