OK first of all let me just say that i have read everyone else's opinions of this film and unfortunately will have to disagree with the majority. Yes this film is stupid, and yes it is sick, but that is what it is meant to be. It is made for people who laugh at programmes like jackass and the tom green show, and i think it caters for that audience perfectly. The story is simple, a late 20's tom green who still lives in his parent's basement dreams of becoming an animator. He decides to leave home to follow that dream to hollywood to get his drawings made into a show. Which he does finally proving to his disapproving father that he isnt a nobody. Thats the basic, and only main story line other sub plots do develop but nothing too rivetting, but what does it matter?! Tom Green didnt make this film to break box office records, to win awards or anything like that. I believe he did it for the fun of writing, directing, and starring in his own film. If you like Tom Green (sick) humour then this film is definately for you, but if the thought of him swinging a new born baby by the ambelical cord to wake it up is sick (as most would!) then steer well clear of it. I must admitt that i was almost sick during that scene. But its not all revolting humour as you may think, Tom also works some of the best parts of his show into the movie. I personally would, as i said before recommend this film to a fan of jackass or the tom green show, to anyone else, or anyone who isnt sure, I'd stay away because it really is sick.... but funny at the same time. I really dont know how it made it into production with some of the scenes that are in the final cut. So kids- STAY AWAY!!
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Production Year: 2003 - Comedy - Director: John Crowley - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Colin Farrell, Shirley Henderson, Cillian Murphy, Colm Meaney, Rory Keenan, Laurence Kinlan
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(+) Because of the new series the box set isn't complete, which means it will be cheaper! (-) It isnt the complete box set so you'll have to buy the new dvds seperatly or wait for the new set!
The part about dangling a baby is sick and distasteful as I am sure all Mum's would agree :( Poor taste film not on my list....
nictastic 29.01.2003 11:06
i bought this for my boyfriend cos hes a big fan of tom green ( and incidentally jackass) and we thought it was great, although i was nearly sick! your right, people cant expect any golden globes or moving scenes if its tom green can they? did you know that tom won an award for this film, it was worst film story ever, and he actually went to ick it up at the ceremony, the only one i presume, what a cool guy! nice op - nic
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