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I dont expect much action on this thread either I guess. I sure hope that the lack of response from my first two choices means that you havent seen the films, but at least will attempt to now. I know I dont pick the blockbusters or anything, but all my choices rank as some of my most favorite films. I takes movies more seriously than most, though not as seriously as Chap, and view them as art before entertainment, generally. But dont get me wrong. Smoochie is artistic in its costuming and its color and lighting, and has a WONDERFULLY dark comedic script, but it is definitely entertainment.
I havent laughed so hard at a film in a LONG time. Robin Williams returns to his comedic roots, playing a defrocked childrens show host who's only meaningful pursuit in life, now that he's been caught taking payola, is to take down his wildly popular replacement host, Smoochie the rhino, played by Edward Norton. Williams is a foul mouthed psychotic who will stop at nothing to take SMoochie down, and when he appears to have succeeded at one point int he film, he ironically performs an adorable little song and dance celebrating Smoochies demise. Brilliant.
Norton plays the sensitive overly optimistic and naive host to a T. This guy is such a fantastic actor. From racist skinhead in American History X to SUpport Group Addicted Schizophrenic in Fight Club to Loveable CHildrems show host Smoochie the Rhino. He's awesome.
Catherine Keener (I find her peculiarly hot for some reason) is awesome as the shows producer, and Norton's object of affection.
Danny DeVito picked a real gem to direct here, while also playing the role of the underhanded manager of Smoochie.
I have absolutely no clue why this film wasn't a runaway hit. Dark humor, an awesome screenplay, and a wonderful cast makes this film one of my favorite comedies of all time. In fact, Im putting it in the player right now, for the 9th or 10th time, Id guess.
You guys will discuss this film today, or Ill kill the lot of you.
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Its OK. I'm a movie snob. Rather than getting all arty farty and talking about obscure stuff like Eraserhead, or whatever, this week, I have tried to post films that I think would have a broad appeal, but for a large part, went under the radar when released. So I hope you guys try and check em out.
Originally posted by schutd Its OK. I'm a movie snob. Rather than getting all arty farty and talking about obscure stuff like Eraserhead, or whatever, this week, I have tried to post films that I think would have a broad appeal, but for a large part, went under the radar when released. So I hope you guys try and check em out.
I actually haven't seen Death to Smoochie (never had the desire to), but you are the only person I've ever heard actually say good things about the movie. That includes people I know here in Los Angeles and within Warner Bros., who produced the movie!
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Originally posted by Chaplin I actually haven't seen Death to Smoochie (never had the desire to), but you are the only person I've ever heard actually say good things about the movie. That includes people I know here in Los Angeles and within Warner Bros., who produced the movie!
Wow. That totally surprises me. What have you heard?
Originally posted by cheesebeef sorry- maybe that was a bit harsh - but i just thought it was the biggest steaming pile of crap with that much talent that i have ever seen.
For God's sake, can you elaborate?
The screenplay was awesome the costumes, awesome, the lighting awesome. WHat didnt you like about it?
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