Rating: Summary: Dark Comedy At It's Best ! Review: This is my #1 on the list of movies this year. It has a great story, all the actors do an excellent job, very colorful and witty , its great in every way. If you dont give this movie more than 4 stars then your smoking something that i want a hit off of cause it must be WACK!
Rating: Summary: Been waiting for the release; it's almost here!! Review: I'm convinced of two things when it comes to this movie: 1) Only 25 people in the U.S. found it funny, irreverant and brilliant; and 2) We 25 were right. The rest of the country did not see the same film I did, that's for sure. I mean, Ebert gave it 1/2 a star. 1/2!! Granted, it's not for everyone. DON'T CONFUSE THIS WITH A MOVIE FOR KIDS! You'll scar them for life! As for the adults, you'll laugh until you wet your pants. I love rhinos, and it was worth the price of admission just to see Ed Norton in a Fuscia rhino suit strumming a guitar in a methodone center before he's "discovered" and replaces the disgraced Rainbow Randolph as the "King" of kid T.V. Willams has been exploring his dark side in his last three films (this one, Insomnia, and One Hour Photo), but he's over the top evil in this one -- manic in every sense of the word. Norton is ever-so-innocent, a country boy who just loves kids. Too bad he's drawn into the meat grinder of kid T.V. I've tried to explain this movie to other people, and have failed. You have to see it to believe it. If you're easily offended or think kid vid is sacrosanct, stay away from the film. If you want to see anatomically-correct shaped cookies and a film ending that will leave you howling with laughter -- buy this film. Not many films make me double over with laughter, but this one had me rolling in the aisles. If you want an adventure into absurdity and surrealism (as well as a clever social critique on everything from consumerism to television to jealousy), this is the film to see. Take the chance. Buy it.
Rating: Summary: Demented 'Death' Review: Through the eyes of Danny DeVito, he sees the world of kiddy show biz being run by the mob. Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams) got caught accepting bribes to put a kid on his show. Oh double dear! He's out of a job. It's time for a new character to take the spotlight. That's Smoochy (Edward Norton). His good will makes all of the producers sick and people hate him. Why? Because he's so golly nice and Randolph hates it. Randolph puts 'rocket ship' cookies into Smoochy's bag, Randolph runs into walls and is getting disrespected. Smoochy is framed and another man in a purple suit is brought down. Poor goofball. Danny DeVito has made a sick, but funny movie. One to remember.
Rating: Summary: A dark comedy at it's best. Review: Edward Norton and Robin Williams do an excellent job in the acting department in this very funny dark comedy directed by Danny DeVito. See this movie if you are one of the following: 1) In the mood for a comedy. 2) A Robin Williams fan. 3) An Edward Norton fan. This movie works perfectly in all respects of a film. I do advise you buy this movie as I do wonder how long it will be print. Unless of course this movie gathers a 'cult' following.
Rating: Summary: This movie kicks..., critics don't know... Review: If your open-minded and got a sense of humor (not one of those stupid... romantic comedy or "goonie-google" white sense of humors) this movie will make you laugh so hard that you'll be having a six-pack at the end. God Bless the cynics and the sadistics because if you don't fall some where in between those two categories you won't fully enjoy this masterpiece. "SMALL BUT FIERCE !!!"-Rainbow Randolph.
Rating: Summary: The funniest black comedy I've seen in a long time! Review: Upon learning of Robin William's decision to take on some more darker roles in future movies, I was definitely interested and intrigued by this career move... in watching 'Death to Smoochy' I knew he definitely did NOT make a mistake in being in this film. The film is not only a laugh out loud, almost nonstop laugh fest, but it also does an excellent job at poking fun and showing the darker side of children's television. and there is a great dichotomy in the characters of Rainbow Randolph and Sheldon Mopes (played respectfully by Robin Williams & Edward Norton). both characters represent two complete opposite ends of the spectrum in regards to light and darkness within us. Rainbow Randolph is a corrupt, selfish, greedy, manipulative degenerate person, while Sheldon Mopes is honest, kind, caring, and a sweet person, but even these qualities don't exactly make him perfect either. but regardless of their rivalry and all the other circumstances that threaten to destroy them both...this is one of the coolest and funniest films I've ever seen...
Rating: Summary: A real sick comedy Review: I'm not going to go on and on like i usually do because words can not discribe how sick and funny this film is. Seeing that this film comes from the brains of DeVito, your in for a rare treat of real sick demented belly-gut laugh humor.I have a great respect for Ed Norton as an actor. I believe he is one of Hollywoods most gifted and veritile actors to ever come down the pike. In this film you'll see even a different Ed Norton,,,,a real sick Ed Norton. He is GREAT!Can't wait for the DVD!
Rating: Summary: !this movie was funny as hell! Review: this movie was the funniest movie ive ever seen i hope they make death to smoochy 2
Rating: Summary: those who get it.... Review: for those who get it, this is a masterwork of dark comedy. looking across dark comedies, a lot of them are very un-funny in the traditional sense. to truely understand a film of this nature, a viewer must understand two things: irony and satire. this film was (unfairly, in my opinion) giving scores of bad reviews, by those who diddn't find the film funny. for the two main actors, this film was an excellent showcase - it allowed Ed Norton to play a different role than he normally enjoys (american history X, Fight Club). Smoochy the Rhino is a happy-go-lucky vegitarian who belives in social good with all his heart. Robin Williams, instead of being forced to restrain his manic impulses, revels in them, giving the role of rainbow randolph real depth. the cinematography itself is incredible, allowing for the dark undertones that are so prevalent in this kind of comedy, without disturbing the light-heartedness of the children's show. i recommend this to any fan of black comedy. if you thought Pulp Fiction was funny, or if you enjoyed Being John Malkovich, this film is for you.
Rating: Summary: One of the Most UnderRated Movies This Year! Review: Death To Smoochy was one of the best dark comedies that I have seen for a long time. First of all, you can never go wrong with Robin Williams who is great in whatever he plays, and Edward Norton is one of today's hottest talents. And these two together with Danny DeVito co- starring and directing can only be a comedic piece of dark comedy art!
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