snowy4757 Reviews

Comedy Central Canned Ham: Death to Smoochy (2002) Season Unknown, Episode Unknown

Viciously funny

[9/10 · 1 June 2007]

This is a New York movie, not a watered-down, sappy, Hollywood pile of drivel. It's dark and crazy, while it sparkles with childish color and zeal. A deeply sarcastic satire of network TV, spotlighting children's TV, it is comedic genius. Fans of Seinfeld,Fight Club, Edward Scissorshands, and Toys will love it. You non-fans will probably hate it. Let's get that clear from the beginning.

Smoochy is a Barney-type character, with a lovable aging hippie under the costume. He's recruited to fill the time slot of Rainbow Randolph, who makes some serious career mistakes, and gets fired from the network. Edward Norton portrays the hippie with talent and energy. Somehow Smoochy becomes the target for homicide, and it's the hilarious, fast paced twists and turns that keep our attention riveted. Robin Williams shines as Randolph, and the entire movie is perfectly cast.

Rent the DVD and enjoy, but be prepared--they use the f-word liberally. It's not a kids show!

Super Troopers (2001)

Hilarious

[8/10 · 6 December 2006]

A ridiculous movie, but different than a lot of other canned Hollywood style parodies of police. I live in New Hampshire, and this movie gets all the details of northern New England right--from the pot smuggling, the spoiled rich kids, truckers, hippies, rednecks--and how they are all in the same space. And don't forget Canada, the neighbors next door. The locals are so white, they don't know a Mexican from an Arab--oh yeah! I recommend this to any New Englander, or anyone who's lived here. And maybe the Canadians across the way. Some of the details might be lost on others, but check it out anyway. Put it on your queue. My daughter and I laughed and laughed.