Andy-Richter Movie Reviews

Well, this is probably one of the most hackneyed genres, and it would have very easy for the producers to follow the formula, make their holiday profits, and move on. Fortunately, they did not, and this is a surprisingly intelligent and funny film. Fans of the many 'Norelco' Santa TV specials [e.g. 'Rudolph'] will be delighted at the thinly veiled nods to Burl Ives and the misfit toys. Good for a matinee with the kids, or a date with a significant other who has not lost their sense of wonder with life.

At first,I did'nt think this movie would be good at all,Especially in the begging.But,when it got into the middle of the movie me and my friend started to laugh,Especially when he gets run over by a car!!I recommend this movie to everybody,even the soundtrack.Kids and grownups will laugh at elf(Will Ferrell)and his hillarious sense of humor.When Will wants to find his dad,he realized he is in the nauty list.Will tries to cheer his dad up with his hallarious sense of humor.I think this is a very good movie and whoever thinks their too cool for this movie but think they are good enough for Yu Gi Oh(might be spelling mistake)they are wrong.this is a good movie that both kids and grownups will like that I have seen in years.

When I first saw the previews for Elf, I thought it looked hilarious. I finally saw it with my best friend, and we both loved it. Elf is a cute, warm, and funny movie. It's about a young guy named Buddy (Will Ferrel) who was adopted by elves. He soon finds out that he isn't an elf, and Santa tells Buddy to go find his real father in New York. The whole movie is great, hilarious, and warm and cute during Buddy's journey. I recommend it to anyone. :) In my opinion, I think "Elf" is a Christmas classic! :)

Whenever I'm asked what is the worst movie I have ever seen, I quickly respond, "Cabin Boy." It is like a long, meandering, and entirely pointless joke one might hear from an obnoxious coworker. I would describe the plot, but there is none. I watched the entire movie waiting for the punchline, but it never came. It was written by a former staff writer for David Letterman, which is the only conceivable reason that Letterman would agree to appear in such a monstrosity. Even he later joked about how awful the movie was. Chris Elliott plays the only character he has ever played--the annoyimg dumb guy loser. His limited acting talent, combined with a nonsensical plot, unfunny dialogue, and an absurd tendency to confuse silliness with humor, truly make Cabin Boy a cinematic experience everyone should miss.

Citizen Kane.

Bridge Over River Kwai.

Cabin Boy.

Finally! The Chris Elliot masterpiece takes it's place in pristine digital format! Notable as being co-produced by Tim Burton, but adored by millions (or at least dozens, or *A* dozen) for other reasons.

The plot is as revered as a Mark Twain classic, but here's the breakdown for the naves: Cabin Boy is a heart-warming tale of a fancy lad who takes a wrong turn and ends up on a ship named the "Filthy Whore" instead of his millionaire father's yacht. A mistake anyone could make. A whirlwind adventure ensues involving the shark man and others.

Many reviews call this movie sophomoric. I'm unsure what that word means, but if it means "great" then it's spot on. I think the word sophmoriffic would be even more fitting!

Chris Elliot is, quite simply, the best. I don't think the man has any shame, which is part of his charm. In this film, the witless Fancy Lad accidentally boards a fishing boat filled with a bunch of smelly fishermen. He eventually works his way up thorugh the ranks form Cabin Boy to Cabin Man by taking just about all the abuse the crew of the ship can possibly think of. As in all Adventure-type stories, the journey transforms our hero from an idiot into... well... he's still an idiot, but everyone else thinks he's quite a guy.

The direction is purposefully cheesy-as-hell, and adds to the "look what I drew for you, Mommy!" feel of the film. Better by far than Dumb and Dumber, Chris carries this film from beginning to end with his ridiculous character and mean (but damn funny!) puns. This is a coming-of-age story, a classic hero-cycle, and comedy all in one package - plus, it even tosses in the "little guy wins in the end!" theme of almost all 80's movies. Highly recommended, and sure to make my sides hurt if you laughed yourself to tears watching "Get A Life". Want to freak yourself out? Try watching "The Abyss" after watching this film. It is truly eerie seeing Chris in such a "straight" role.

This is a mildly entertaining film that is fun for the whole family. It features Eddie Murphy as Dr. Dolittle, reprising his original role. This time Dr. Doolittle displays an interest in environmental issues, as he tries to save the forest by playing matchmaker between Ava, a bear in the wild, and Archie, a circus bear who has gotten soft and is trying to get used to living in the wild. Ultimately, Dr. Dolittle is victorious over the corporate expansionists who sought to decimate the forest.

There are some very amusing moments in the film with the animals. There are also some funny moments as Dr. Dolittle tries to cope with his sixteen year old daughter just being a teenager. Much to his delight and surprise, however, it turns out that she appears to have inherited his unique ability to communicate with animals.

This DVD provides picure perfect visuals, as well as excellent sound. The disc also has some nice extra features, such as a kid's guide to grizzlies and the director's commentaries. This is a value packed DVD.

The sequel to the very popular DR DOOLITTLE delivers again in DR DOOLITTLE 2. Eddie Murphy and Norm McDonald return in this great family comedy. You can bet that there are more great laughs and again that same cute comedy is in this one.

John Doolittle (Murphy) now a world renowned medical doctor for both humans and animals is called to action because an endangered species of bears is becoming more at risk. It's up to Dr Doolittle to find a perfect mating pair and get them to mate. He has one problem though, the male bear that he finds is Archie (Steve Zahn) and he's been in captivity all his life and doesn't know anything about living in the wild. It's up to Dr Doolittle and Lucky (Norm McDonald) to teach Archie the ropes so that he can become a wild bear and mate with a female.

I thought that this one had it's share of laughs. The little iguana is really funny and Archie the bear is pretty funny too. Plus the rest of the animals in the forest are pretty funny. My only problem is that as usual, a ferret is portraying a weasel. Although ferrets are very closely related to them, It was a bit silly on why they didn't just get a weasel. And a cameo by the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin doesn't hurt.

This is another great family comedy that kids will love not only for the animals but because it has a lot of child related comedy and adults will laugh at this one too. Check out DR DOOLITTLE 2 and don't forget to get DR DOOLITTLE!

this wonderful film starring eddiemurphy from the nuttyproffeser
and ravensymone from the cosbyshow!this film shows how to bond
with the animals so do it!

One of the best movie's I have ever seen in my life. Im gonna watch it over and over again. This is a must buy for a DVD collecter. Sine your pitty on the runny kine, wadatah!

my maine damies, let me inform you of the comic genius of Pootie-Tang. A moment of sheer comedic utopia comes within this package. This movie shows the true brilliance of Chris Rock, in his acting but also in his writing and producing. Wanda Sykes give an outstanding performance as biggie shortie, and there are many other solid performances. Jokes rarely fall flat, and the tributes to 70's blaxploitation are fantastic. This movie is an incredible example of what comedy should be all about. The sound track is also incredible, and the way that the movie was shot is perfect for a tribute to 70's cinema. In closing because no one could say it better than Pootie himself: Sine your pitty on the runny kine!!! Cole me down on the panny sty!!!

this movie is so funny. I heard so much crap about this movie from the critics I didn't want to watch it then one day I had nothing else to do and watched it on tv oh my God it was so funny. I have watched it like a million times since it is so great. Dirty D is my favorite charachter (has a great song)he reminds me of my roomate who never showered all my friends loved it except my ex girl friend me and my sister in law great each other with Pootie Tang talk its great this movie is so funny

Don't let the title lead you astray! This is NOT one of those gross-out sex movies that are all the rage at the metroplex. In fact, the title is the only offensive thing about the whole picture!

I went into this movie thinking it was going to be one of those "so bad it's good" movies. So you can imagine my surprise when I started laughing and couldn't stop until the final scene of the movie. It's nonsense. It's a joyful, daffy comedy. I mean, can you resist a movie with lines like, "Nobody could ever understand what Pootie was saying, but man, he sure was cool"? The characters and situations are over the top, but the actors are 100% committed to line after ridiculous line that it SOARS. It's one of those comedies that makes you think, "Why don't they make em like this anymore?"

The REAL star of this show, however, is Wanda Sykes who plays Pootie's gal Biggie Shorty, who "dresses up all nice and dances on the street next to a buncha ho's" (but that doesn't mean she's hookin'). She walks away with the whole picture. Chris Rock gives her some tough competition as a radio DJ and as Pootie's father, as does Jennifer Coolidge who plays the super-ho Ireenie, but in the end, Biggie Shorty is the star.

I'm speechless. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. And this coming from a guy whose favorite movies are CITIZEN KANE and CASABLANCA.

and funnier than anything else out there. The great thing about “Pootie Tang” is the fact that it is joyfully stupid yet always laughing at itself. It is a smart dumb movie. The movie is about a Mr. T like super hero who is always on the side of the kids, telling them to eat their vegetables and not drink malt liquor. I told you this was stupid! With the help of his best friends (including one played by Chris Rock), the hot to trot Biggie Shortie and his daddy’s magic belt, Pootie is unstoppable when it comes to seducing women and recording hit songs. But it all goes down hill for Pootie once an evil corporation tries to ruin him once they see that he is cutting into the profits. Yeah, kind of a cliché story (at one point Pootie Tang even goes to a farm to lead a simple life and figure everything out) but with unforgettable. Not only is Pootie Tang outrageous, but they are a bunch of wild characters including mega ho Ireenie , drug dealer and Pig Pen wannabe Dirty Dee and the would be Miss Tang Biggie Shortie. Also, nice cameos by B-grade stars like Laura Kightlinger and Andy Richter.

Its definitely weak when it comes to a story, but its pretty strong really driven by the actors and their outrageous lines and actions. You will laugh so hard at the cleverness in the absurdity of the movie. The movie doesn’t exploit the actors like many films blaxploitation did (hence the title, I assume). Everyone is in on the joke.

While a laugh out loud movie, its all around weak for a DVD. The only real extra is a music video by 702. For those saying “7 0 Who?”, they had a big R&B hit a few years ago with a song called “Where My Girls At”. This DVD might be one of the best in my collection if it had a good audio commentary by Rock and others, talking about how their feelings on the film, bad or otherwise. Without real DVD extras, Pottie Tang is still good stuff. In the respect that it goes after a small audience and has them loving the movit, it is cult picture in the same respect of something like “Rocky Horror”. Either you get it and love it, or you’ll hate it. Capatown!

One of the best movie's I have ever seen in my life. Im gonna watch it over and over again. This is a must buy for a DVD collecter. Sine your pitty on the runny kine, wadatah!

For the love of all that's holy, will actors ever learn to use some discretion when considering their roles? Tim, I thought you were the Toolman, Rene I thought you...nevermind. Tom, come on man you were Sgt. Horvath for Pete's sake! I just don't get it and I never want to.

Try and enjoy it, I dare you.

Lance Manion

I haven't yet read the Dave Barry novel from which this movie was adapted, yet I enjoyed it very much. Tim Allen plays Eliot Arnold, a former pulitzer prize winning journalist that wrote satirical columns, much like Barry, but is finally fired for overreacting to an order from his editor. He finds himself divorced and stuck in an advertising job that he loathes. On top of that, he can't get the respect of his son.

Rene Russo plays Anna Herk, the house wife of an executive that is embezzeling money from his employer, which earns him the sights of assassins (Dennis Farina among them). Her daughter is targeted by Allen's watergun toting sun in a school game of 'assassin' in which everyone draws names and attempts to 'terminate' their victim. Everyone seems to show up at Herk's house at once and things get confusing.

Before you know it, two dimwits have stolen an atomic bomb, that resembles a garbage disposal, from some Russian arms dealers, and they get tangled up in the plot. Janene Garofalo and Patrick Warburton play unlikely partners with the Miami police department that tag along for the adventure. Throw in some goats, don't ask--just watch, and a call in show that taunts Florida Gator fans after the football team lost, and this makes for an unlikely funny comedy. Barry Sonenfeld, director, did a great job. I highly recommend it.

Big Trouble (based on the novel by Dave Barry) has a fast-paced, complicated plot that works as well on screen as it does in print. The story is like a knot in a shoelace -- when you try to pull on it, you just end up with more knots. There's an advertising guy (Tim Allen) whose son (Ben Foster) is supposed to shoot a girl (Zooey Deschanel) with a squirt gun as a part of a game at school. Meanwhile, a pair of hit men (Jack Kehler and Dennis Farina) are after the girl's step-dad (Stanley Tucci) - and his wife (Rene Russo) couldn't care less. There's a man (Jason Lee) living in their tree house who works for two Russians who sell weapons to the step-dad. Two small-time crooks (Tom Sizemore and Johnny Knoxville) stumble over the deal and decide to get a piece of the action. And then a pair of cops (Janeane Garofalo and Patrick Warburton), a pair of FBI agents (Omar Epps and Heavy D), and a giant toad get thrown in for a little extra fun.

Big Trouble is a wonderfully goofy movie -- but what else would you expect from Dave Barry? Sure, some of the gags miss the mark a bit, but there are plenty more where those came from. Be warned -- this movie is not for the weak-humored. If you can't handle silliness, steer clear. If, however, you love the occasional downright goofiness, you're in for a treat.

For the love of all that's holy, will actors ever learn to use some discretion when considering their roles? Tim, I thought you were the Toolman, Rene I thought you...nevermind. Tom, come on man you were Sgt. Horvath for Pete's sake! I just don't get it and I never want to.

Try and enjoy it, I dare you.

Lance Manion

I haven't yet read the Dave Barry novel from which this movie was adapted, yet I enjoyed it very much. Tim Allen plays Eliot Arnold, a former pulitzer prize winning journalist that wrote satirical columns, much like Barry, but is finally fired for overreacting to an order from his editor. He finds himself divorced and stuck in an advertising job that he loathes. On top of that, he can't get the respect of his son.

Rene Russo plays Anna Herk, the house wife of an executive that is embezzeling money from his employer, which earns him the sights of assassins (Dennis Farina among them). Her daughter is targeted by Allen's watergun toting sun in a school game of 'assassin' in which everyone draws names and attempts to 'terminate' their victim. Everyone seems to show up at Herk's house at once and things get confusing.

Before you know it, two dimwits have stolen an atomic bomb, that resembles a garbage disposal, from some Russian arms dealers, and they get tangled up in the plot. Janene Garofalo and Patrick Warburton play unlikely partners with the Miami police department that tag along for the adventure. Throw in some goats, don't ask--just watch, and a call in show that taunts Florida Gator fans after the football team lost, and this makes for an unlikely funny comedy. Barry Sonenfeld, director, did a great job. I highly recommend it.

Big Trouble (based on the novel by Dave Barry) has a fast-paced, complicated plot that works as well on screen as it does in print. The story is like a knot in a shoelace -- when you try to pull on it, you just end up with more knots. There's an advertising guy (Tim Allen) whose son (Ben Foster) is supposed to shoot a girl (Zooey Deschanel) with a squirt gun as a part of a game at school. Meanwhile, a pair of hit men (Jack Kehler and Dennis Farina) are after the girl's step-dad (Stanley Tucci) - and his wife (Rene Russo) couldn't care less. There's a man (Jason Lee) living in their tree house who works for two Russians who sell weapons to the step-dad. Two small-time crooks (Tom Sizemore and Johnny Knoxville) stumble over the deal and decide to get a piece of the action. And then a pair of cops (Janeane Garofalo and Patrick Warburton), a pair of FBI agents (Omar Epps and Heavy D), and a giant toad get thrown in for a little extra fun.

Big Trouble is a wonderfully goofy movie -- but what else would you expect from Dave Barry? Sure, some of the gags miss the mark a bit, but there are plenty more where those came from. Be warned -- this movie is not for the weak-humored. If you can't handle silliness, steer clear. If, however, you love the occasional downright goofiness, you're in for a treat.

I should have taken heed the other reviews of this dvd. Not only is it boring as all but the dialogue is barely audible. It is basically someone with a handicam following the Kids around - who knew it would be so darn boring. The biggest thing that bugs me is that you can't return dvd's (or software) so you just are stuck with it even though it shouldn't have even been released considering the audio visual. Damn shame.

First off, let me say that anyone looking for the Kids In the Hall's answer to "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl" will be sorely disappointed. This is more of a backstage documentary, though some live concert sketches are included (only a few full scenes, mostly segments). The audio was not taken from the theatre's sound boards, so it is a bit dodgy at times, though always audible. You want to pick up this DVD for a glance at the Kids' actual personalities and how they interact as a group. And it is fascinating as such, with as much insight as one could cram into 90 min. (obviously, you will not come away knowing the boys backwards and forwards). Also, don't expect a laugh riot - when offstage, they five are not always "on" and cutting up. Indeed, it's far more interesting to hear them discuss business and their methodology than simply trying to be funny constantly. Though, the commentary IS possibly funnier than anything in the film, as the Kids freely comment and rip on themselves and each other while viewing the film. Guest commentary by Mike Myers, Jason Priestly, and Andy Richter is amusing and interesting, though the comments from Trey Parker & Matt Stone are unfunny and obnoxious (they're trying WAY too hard to be funny). As far as the Kids go, McDonald and Thompson come off as the nicest (though Thompson seems rather, shall we say, eccentric), McKinney is amusing but the most businesslike, and Foley & McCulloch come off as the least likable. The extras are bizarre and irreverant, as one one expect from the troupe. Well worth picking up!

I discovered the Kids through Comedy Central re-runs a few months ago and was heartbroken when the network replaced their former 2-3pm hour with... more SNL reruns! We need more of those!

Anyway, before I get off on another Comedy Central diatribe, I want to say that this DVD is absolutely hilarious. I hadn't seen that much of the Kids work in comparison with the entire body of it, and was looking forward to getting a look into the guys' personalities and real life personas -- and that's exactly what I got. It's really easy to get a real idea of each of the Kids here. Scott definitely comes off as the most fun and the most like he is onstage. Surprisingly Bruce, who seems so lighthearted and whimsical on stage, is much more business-like and not as easily likable offstage.

There's not that much of the guys' 2001 tour on this DVD; it focuses more on the behind the scenes work. It's put together in a way that you can see the work that went on for the few sketches that are shown almost fully: the Tanya sketch, the opening credits, and perhaps most in-depth, Scott's monologue involving his robo-dog, a hilarious behind the scenes diversion that will keep you laughing.

Of course, the group's stage work is as strong as ever, but this DVD is especially recommmended to those who have seen everything KITH but want to know more about the individual guys, how they work, and what they're really like. As for extras, "Kevin Eating Soup" is hysterical to watch for some strange reason, as are the other extra features (one, "Phoner," is actually rather serious and shows Dave, Scott, and Mark's real feelings about the group), and the commentary from the Kids, especially Mark and Scott's, will keep you in stitches. A great KITH purchase!

What if you took Jack Black (School of Rock), half the cast of the Kids in the Hall (Dave Foley and Scott Thompson), Sarah Silverman , Ben Stiller, Andy Richter, and the zany antics of THE MR. SHOW and jammed them into one movie? It would be funny right? Well in a perfect world yes! In our real 21st century world, unfortunately, Not at all. I just wonder how some of the funniest people in Hollywood made a film that was so unfunny it's a travesty of justice.

RUN RONNIE RUN! Stars David Cross (Small Soldiers) and Bob Odenkirk (Monkeybone), the creators of HBO's brilliantly funny THE MR. SHOW, as Ronnie and Terry. Ronnie (Cross) is your typical a drunk as hell redneck, with a heart of gold, and a rap sheets 5-miles long. The guy can't help getting arrested, and pining after his trailer trash honey Tammy (Jill Talley, The Ladies Man)

Terry is a failed infomercial maverick, looking to exploit Ronny. He's also got the worst British accent of all time. Together Ronny and Terry create a reality show in which Ronnie is arrested every episode. Har, Har let the stupid satire commence.

RUN RONNIE RUN! takes the Adam Sandler approach to comedy. Let's be gross, disgusting, misogynistic and still cute so we don't offend anyone. So of course it's jammed packed with dogs eating vomit, a odd song about a penises and vaginas, a guy who keeps getting run over by cars, women being beaten for laughs, and cannibalism. If they had stopped right there I would have given the movie a C for effort. But alas, the film is jam packed with silly dramatic scenes that just don't belong.

The film is also filled with some pretty graphic violence that at first is funny, and then just disintegrates into savage brutality. This in and of itself is okay in a horror movie, a vampire picture, or an action movie. But in a comedy it just changes the whole timbre of scene. Sometimes less is more, or maybe I'm just getting old.

There are exactly three jokes that work in this movie. One involving Mandy Patinkin (Men With Guns) and method acting, another involving Jeff Goldblum (Jurrasic Park) and a wacky spiritual Guru, and there is a scene involving Jack Black (School of Rock) a cartoon Squirrel, and an assortment of chimney sweepers that is so funny, it might be worth a rental just to see it. As for that everything else it just fails. I think the worst part is that the jokes don't even fail miserably to the point that you can laugh at a train wreck. The jokes more or less elicit groans. RUN RONNIE RUN! plays like a great standup comic on a bad night.

I have a feeling that if Cross and Odenkirk has just hired their friends to sit around a table and tell jokes this film would be far more successful. The moments when the movie begins to shows potential are the moments when it breaks away from the plot and decides it's time to be funny. RUN RONNIE RUN! It's a comedy with too much plot and not enough lunacy.

I am being extra hard on RUN RONNIE RUN! because of how smart Cross and Odenkirk have been in the past. If you have ever sat through THE MR. SHOW on HBO you will discover a biting and no holds barred comedy sketch show. RUN RONNIE RUN! is like THE MR. SHOWS bastard cousin, no style, no wit, and not funny, and it seems to keeps itself too far away from the line. Inching close sometimes but never enough to make it satisfying.

RUN RONNIE RUN! Could have been a great film. It could have been the comedy we all long for, but alas it's a shoddy satire, with very little heart, and not enough laughs.

*1/2 out of 5

As a side note I forgot to mention the really funny parody of the old "Let's Go Out To The Lobby" cartoons of the 50's and 60's. The sequence is really funny and should be added to another New Line Cinema comedy.

Run Ronnie Run is great. I don't fully understand why the director and Bob & Dave disowned it. David Cross even disowned his hilarious part in Scary Movie 2. The movie reminds me of "Brain Candy" by Kids In The Hall, which I hope is a good thing. The feature film format takes a momentary getting-used-to. If I had to list standout scenes from Run Ronnie Run, I would list them all. All of the Mr. Show players deliver. Even though the film repeats some skits, it also skews them, showing how versatile these people are. As fresh (and quotable) as the series.

FIRST: MY OPINION MATTERS! Because I one of the many losers that shells out his hard working cash, sits through these horrible movies time and time again, hoping, praying for one of these sketch shows to turn out the next cinematic Holy Grail of comedy, but what usually gets turned out is crap!!
AND I'LL TELL YOU WHY: I enjoyed Run Ronnie Run, only because my expectations were so low. Thanks to Mister Cross.
I can sum up in easy to understandishable words what the problem was (as well as what the problem is with so many of these types of movie, i.e. "Brain Candy", and just about everything Adam Sandler has done outside of the retards he played on SNL)
The reason why -- Life of Brian, Holy Grail, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles are so awesome is because for the most part they were working within a somewhat fixed story structure -- in other words if you don't have enough plot, or character for a whole movie, learn from South Park and make it a goddamn musical! Which they almost had in Run Ronnie Run. They also had a good idea with the title, if they would've only stuck with story structure of a "Run Lola Run" this mess that got spooged out on celluloid might have had a freakin' chance to live!!!

The five star rec is out of respect, the review is out of love.

What if you took Jack Black (School of Rock), half the cast of the Kids in the Hall (Dave Foley and Scott Thompson), Sarah Silverman , Ben Stiller, Andy Richter, and the zany antics of THE MR. SHOW and jammed them into one movie? It would be funny right? Well in a perfect world yes! In our real 21st century world, unfortunately, Not at all. I just wonder how some of the funniest people in Hollywood made a film that was so unfunny it's a travesty of justice.

RUN RONNIE RUN! Stars David Cross (Small Soldiers) and Bob Odenkirk (Monkeybone), the creators of HBO's brilliantly funny THE MR. SHOW, as Ronnie and Terry. Ronnie (Cross) is your typical a drunk as hell redneck, with a heart of gold, and a rap sheets 5-miles long. The guy can't help getting arrested, and pining after his trailer trash honey Tammy (Jill Talley, The Ladies Man)

Terry is a failed infomercial maverick, looking to exploit Ronny. He's also got the worst British accent of all time. Together Ronny and Terry create a reality show in which Ronnie is arrested every episode. Har, Har let the stupid satire commence.

RUN RONNIE RUN! takes the Adam Sandler approach to comedy. Let's be gross, disgusting, misogynistic and still cute so we don't offend anyone. So of course it's jammed packed with dogs eating vomit, a odd song about a penises and vaginas, a guy who keeps getting run over by cars, women being beaten for laughs, and cannibalism. If they had stopped right there I would have given the movie a C for effort. But alas, the film is jam packed with silly dramatic scenes that just don't belong.

The film is also filled with some pretty graphic violence that at first is funny, and then just disintegrates into savage brutality. This in and of itself is okay in a horror movie, a vampire picture, or an action movie. But in a comedy it just changes the whole timbre of scene. Sometimes less is more, or maybe I'm just getting old.

There are exactly three jokes that work in this movie. One involving Mandy Patinkin (Men With Guns) and method acting, another involving Jeff Goldblum (Jurrasic Park) and a wacky spiritual Guru, and there is a scene involving Jack Black (School of Rock) a cartoon Squirrel, and an assortment of chimney sweepers that is so funny, it might be worth a rental just to see it. As for that everything else it just fails. I think the worst part is that the jokes don't even fail miserably to the point that you can laugh at a train wreck. The jokes more or less elicit groans. RUN RONNIE RUN! plays like a great standup comic on a bad night.

I have a feeling that if Cross and Odenkirk has just hired their friends to sit around a table and tell jokes this film would be far more successful. The moments when the movie begins to shows potential are the moments when it breaks away from the plot and decides it's time to be funny. RUN RONNIE RUN! It's a comedy with too much plot and not enough lunacy.

I am being extra hard on RUN RONNIE RUN! because of how smart Cross and Odenkirk have been in the past. If you have ever sat through THE MR. SHOW on HBO you will discover a biting and no holds barred comedy sketch show. RUN RONNIE RUN! is like THE MR. SHOWS bastard cousin, no style, no wit, and not funny, and it seems to keeps itself too far away from the line. Inching close sometimes but never enough to make it satisfying.

RUN RONNIE RUN! Could have been a great film. It could have been the comedy we all long for, but alas it's a shoddy satire, with very little heart, and not enough laughs.

*1/2 out of 5

As a side note I forgot to mention the really funny parody of the old "Let's Go Out To The Lobby" cartoons of the 50's and 60's. The sequence is really funny and should be added to another New Line Cinema comedy.

Run Ronnie Run is great. I don't fully understand why the director and Bob & Dave disowned it. David Cross even disowned his hilarious part in Scary Movie 2. The movie reminds me of "Brain Candy" by Kids In The Hall, which I hope is a good thing. The feature film format takes a momentary getting-used-to. If I had to list standout scenes from Run Ronnie Run, I would list them all. All of the Mr. Show players deliver. Even though the film repeats some skits, it also skews them, showing how versatile these people are. As fresh (and quotable) as the series.

FIRST: MY OPINION MATTERS! Because I one of the many losers that shells out his hard working cash, sits through these horrible movies time and time again, hoping, praying for one of these sketch shows to turn out the next cinematic Holy Grail of comedy, but what usually gets turned out is crap!!
AND I'LL TELL YOU WHY: I enjoyed Run Ronnie Run, only because my expectations were so low. Thanks to Mister Cross.
I can sum up in easy to understandishable words what the problem was (as well as what the problem is with so many of these types of movie, i.e. "Brain Candy", and just about everything Adam Sandler has done outside of the retards he played on SNL)
The reason why -- Life of Brian, Holy Grail, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles are so awesome is because for the most part they were working within a somewhat fixed story structure -- in other words if you don't have enough plot, or character for a whole movie, learn from South Park and make it a goddamn musical! Which they almost had in Run Ronnie Run. They also had a good idea with the title, if they would've only stuck with story structure of a "Run Lola Run" this mess that got spooged out on celluloid might have had a freakin' chance to live!!!

The five star rec is out of respect, the review is out of love.