Strangers With Candy Movie
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Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.
High school is difficult... for a 47-year-old ex-con junkie crack whore.
A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
| Amy Sedaris | Jerri Blank |
| Paul Sedaris | Bus Driver |
| Chandra Wilson | Inmate Reba |
| Kristy Thomas | Inmate Wanda |
| Dee Finley | Inmate |
| Deborah Rush | Sara Blank |
| Ian Holm | Dr. Putney |
| Dan Hedaya | Guy Blank |
| Joseph Cross | Derrick Blank |
| Elisabeth Harnois | Monica |
| Alexis Dziena | Melissa |
| Ivette Diaz Dumeng | Melanie |
| Carlo Alban | Megawatti Sacarnaputri |
| Greg Hollimon | Principal Blackman |
| Hechter Ubarry | Nico |
| Paul Dinello |
6.10 out of 10 (2299 votes)
Visitor Reviews
A disappointing but decent movie based off the brilliant TV Series.
posted on 10 Aug 2009"Strangers with Candy" is basically a prequel to the television series. It tells the story of Jerri Blank (Amy Sedaris) the 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school to pick up right where she left off. During this she has to deal with her crazy science teacher Chuck Noblet (Stephen Colbert), the eccentric art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck (Paul Dinello) and Principal Blackman (Greg Holliman). On top of this she tries to fit which is hard to do but makes friends with Megawatti (Carlo Alban) & Tammi (Maria Thayer). Her friends and her enter a science fair and want to win so that Jerri's father (Dan Hedaya) can be proud and maybe awake from his coma.Amy Sedaris is Jerri Blank. She play's the ex junkie/prostitute very well. I love the character in general because it's such a unique and weird character that hasn't been done before. My all time favorite character in the film and on the TV series is Geoffrey Jellineck played by Paul Dinello who is also the director of the film. The whole gay art teacher thing to me is very highly amusing and I love how upbeat his character is. It's without a doubt my favorite character on the show but isn't used enough in the movie. Also Stephen Colbert plays Chuck Noblet who is my second favorite character. What I like most about this character is that he is basically borderline insane and just yells and gets upset for no real reason. He also hides that he prefers men to woman even though he is married to a woman. Chuck is a very funny and interesting character. Moving on, it was good to see Greg Holliman back as Principal Blackman and Maria Thayer who plays Tammi Littlenut. Both where very essential characters to the original series and it was nice to see they brought them back for the film along with some of the other characters including Jerri's Mother (Deborah Rush), her mother's boyfriend Stew (David Pasquesi) and a few others.However what I didn't like was the fact that they changed the dad and Orlando from the original series and in fact Orlando was left out completely. Instead we had Megawatti Sukharnabhoutri played by Carlo Alban who was like a cheap rip-off of Orlando. I didn't find this character very affective but it was OK. Also I would have to say they should have stuck with the original dad. I heard he wasn't an actor but Dan Hedaya didn't say really anything in this movie and didn't really act so I think they should have stuck with the original cast and if they couldn't get the original cast then leave the characters out. I would have rather of done without Orlando instead of dealing with some replacement with a different name but was pretty much the same character. Also the movie had a lot of special appearances by various celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Ian Holm, and Philip Seymour Hoffman however each character was a pretty pointless.The same three people who wrote the script for the television series wrote the script for the film and those are the three main cast members Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello, and Steven Colbert. What I didn't like about the script was the fact that it was basically a tame version of the television show. This was their chance to make these crazy characters do wacky things that they could never get away with on TV. As far as the TV series vs. the movie itself well the TV series is much more edgy, creative and bold. The script had too much of the original episodes written in and when it came to adding new content most of the new content didn't work like the whole science fair thing. That didn't really work for me. Or Matthew Broderick's character, he was a total waste of time. Don't get me wrong some of the script was good but as since it was a TV series first the writing on the series was a lot better and raw. The movie will most likely get an R rating so why not be bold and do things with the characters that Comedy Central won't allow on the air. Also another big complaint is the fact that script didn't have enough of Mr. Jellineck and Mr. Noblet. I really enjoy those characters but they didn't play that big of role and I think they should have been involved more. Like I said I love the characters in the film for the most part, the original characters are fun and quite enjoyable however most new characters were rather dull and pointless. The movie needed to have more conflict then it did, the plot was based too much on this science fair and that didn't go over well. Also some jokes didn't work which is odd since most jokes on the series always work very well maybe it's because most are rehashed from the TV series.In Conclusion, I liked the "Strangers with Candy" however I think the television show was better because it had better writing, better jokes, and was bolder and took chances. "Strangers with Candy" the movie was a bit disappointing because I am such a huge fan of the series and it's wasn't bold enough and I thought in general the film held back to much. I really wanted to give this film a 9 out of 10 and I am dead serious that is how high my hopes were for the film. However, the movie isn't that great but the movie is still definitely worth seeing and since it isn't out till fall, I am sure some issues will be corrected. I would recommend it; it's worth the price alone for the wacky characters.MovieManMenzel's final rating for the "Strangers With Candy" is a 7 out of 10. Not as good as the television series but definitely still worth looking at.
Amy Sedaris is the funniest person alive, oh & Stephen Colbert is goods too.
posted on 31 Jul 2009Amy sedaris is so magical and twisted as Jerri Blank. I love this violent, street wise (but not wise wise), drug addicted, racist, thief & con. Her every facial tick and expression thrills me. The opening of Jerri taking the bus back home after 32 years as a teen runaway with flashbacks to her numerous times in prison had every audience screaming with laughter. From there we watch Jerri try to get her life together as she sponges off her stepmother, goes back to Flatpoint High School, and tries to make friends using none of the "tools" well adjusted people would use. Entering a science fair leads Jerri to many choices and she makes all the wrong ones. Most of the original cast are here and lots of Amy's famous pals do cameos, even Amy as a blonde bartender in the teachers lounge. Chuck Noblet & Geoffrey Jellineck (Stephen Colbert & Paul Dinello) are having trouble in their secret relationship as Chuck is now teaching "creationism" and can no longer be gay.This is a great intro the the show. Many fans will recognize lines from the show. Perhaps too much from the show as the ending seems to wind down after an hour of belly laughs.I find it hard to understand, then, why super fans of the show are so hard on this film. The film is as good as any episode and better than many. The big complaint seems to be they should have taken it further that the TV show. I think the creative thing about the show was the crazy slang used to get around censors. having Jerri Blank be typically dirty doesn't seem like fun. Not for the sensitive weak of heart types.
Greatest Hits Version Of TV Show, But Not Bad
posted on 11 Jul 2009Kind of like a best of album for the show, all the best routines and gags are here. If you can get your hands on the series watch it, unlike Reno 911 were the movie is an extension of (and better than) the series, this is the entire series condensed ...(read more)to an hour and half. Though there's a lot of recycled material there's a fair amount of new jokes as well. In any event its still one of the funniest comedies in recent memory. Amy Sedaris is brilliant, and Stephen Colbert is great to watch here as well. My only real complaint is the dance sequence in the credits is kinda simple(the dance sequences at the end of each episode used to be one of the best parts of the show). Sans that, this was great. "Hello, I'm Jerri Blank and - and I'm an alcoholic. I'm also addicted to amphetamines as well as main line narcotics. Some people say I have a sex addiction, but I think all those years of prostitution was just a means to feed my ravenous hunger for heroin. It's kinda like the chicken or the nugget. The point is, I'm addicted to gambling. Thank you."
made for the fans
posted on 03 Jun 2009The show Strangers With Candy was a dark and a comical slice of viewing, where Jerri, a 46 year old ex drug addict, released from prison returns to high school to re start her life. Now with the show finished, Strangers With Candy returns to Jerri's first day of school. Her father currently in a coma, Jerri thinks if she does well at school, joining the science project team, he will awaken from his slumber.The movie Strangers With Candy is basically made for the fans of the show. Writers and actors of the show; Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello, retain the same strange and unique style of comedy that made the show such a stand out. Jerri's constant sexual appetite, Chuck and Geoffrey's sexual tension and commitment problems. Strangers With Candy works as well as it does with the main cast members returning into their roles; minus Larc Spies who played Derrick in the show, Joseph Cross taking his place here.There is a rocky start to the film. Jokes aren't that strong, they're few and apart and lack the bite. Sedaris, Dinello and Colbert seemed to cautious stretching what basically could have been a thirty minute episode to feature length. After a few light steps, once Jerri returns to the school setting, they settle back into their comfort zone, letting the subversive comedy crawl out, and the randomness of the show.While the original cast return and know their parts exceedingly well, Sedaris mixes disgusting habits and empathy in Jerri. Greg Hollimon self centered Principal Blackman and Deborah Rush disheartening Sara Blank. Paul Dinello as Geofrrey with his child mentality, steals every scene with Stephen Colbert as science teacher Chuck. Colbert is the most impressive of the entire cast. But this also boast one very strong cast of cameos; Philip Seymour Hoffman, Allison Janney, Justin Theroux, Matthew Broderick, Ian Holm, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristen Johnston are amazing and take their roles head on with a serious attitude. Philip Seymour Hoffman is nicely pathetic as member of the staff board, and Justin Theroux eccentric shot as the driving instructor.While Stangers With Candy is just a notch short of the show, it is compulsive viewing for any fan.
Strangely Familiar???
posted on 14 Apr 2009I saw the Strangers With Candy movie yesterday at a free screening. I'm a huge fan of the show (I own all 3 seasons on DVD) and I couldn't believe my luck at having been given a pass. For the most part, t.v. shows don't translate well on the big screen and it pains me to say that Strangers with Candy the movie is no exception to this rule. Basically, the film is a re-hashing of the same gags and jokes true fans know and love (and will unmistakably remember) from the t.v. show. This lame regurgitation simply didn't work, and it was evident through the acting that the actors themselves felt uncomfortable reciting the same material. A side note: At the risk of sound like a total obsessive nerd and the equivalent of SWC "trekkie"....why the hell did they change Derrick??? and the Flatpoint campus (not to mention its new location directly across from the Blank residence!) And this Megawatti person is such a lame substitution for Orlando!This is not to say that the film didn't have it's funny moments--it did have it's fair share. The opening prison montage was especially funny and memorable. Stephen Colbert was hilarious in every scene, and Amy delivered as usual.
near miss
posted on 17 Mar 2009Comedy Central's attempt to redefine comedy for the new century nearly makes it. The effort to push "obnoxious" over some edge is understandable and acceptable. It is also amusing that they chose to parody the very comedy that we are expecting: sentimental, nostalgic feel-good high-school comedy that Rodney Dangerfield perfected with "Back to School".But as I've always said, in comedy, timing is everything - and unfortunately, the film depends on the comic timing of Amy Sedaris, which never quite gets to where it needs to be. Indeed, her pacing is the rhythmic equivalent of a monotone - every bit is delivered with equal momentum, so it's hard to tell where the exposition ends and the comic bit begins; by the time we've figured out we're supposed to laugh, the joke's over.An undeniably amusing film (in a sick sort of way) but not the New Wave of 21st Century comedy we were expecting.
Zany characters keep it interesting ...
posted on 11 Feb 2009This was a pretty wacky movie - very unusual and unlike anything I've seen before.This movie has fairly basic plot: a recently released 40+ year old lady wants to help bring her father out of a coma, so she embarks on the task of bettering herself by going back to high school and excelling. If it doesn't make sense, that's OK - it's nothing compared to the characters.What makes this movie so unusual are the characters - the lead character (Amy Sedaris), the principal, the parents, etc. They are so strangely conceived and acted that it's really wild to watch. I guess that means that the actors and director did a pretty good job.I can't say this movie was funny. Rather, it was amusing because of the extreme nature of characters. It was interesting to watch just to see what they were going to say next.If you're in the mood for something really strange - check this out. You'll know after the first 10 minutes if this is something that's going to interest you.
Much Better The Second Time Around!
posted on 22 Jan 2009I have to admit that the first time I saw this, I felt a bit let down due to some of the cast and character changes from the TV series, but after a few months, I watched it again, and now I totally love it! While it's not as great as the best episodes of the TV series, it IS still mighty darned good! I'm voting a 10 not because it's perfect, but because the people who rated it between 1 and 5 are being jerks and are unfairly dragging its score down, thereby decreasing the likelihood that people who frequent these boards will bother checking the film out for themselves. May Jerri Blank's bacon strip sizzle and drizzle all over your little racist heads!
We don't need no education. (spoilers)
posted on 18 Jan 2009Each year, the narrator of a coming attraction boasts that that film is either the best film you see will see all year, or the best film of its genre that you will see all year. Usually, both overestimate the quality of the film and have become a quickly dismissible advertising ploy. But, for once, I can say that I might've seen one movie that is the funniest of all new movies I have seen this year and, given the dismal selection of at least big budget films, I can say it's probably going to be the best of all new Hollywood mainstream that I see this year as well. But, to caution, my review is based on my only having seen one episode, and therefore, I have pretty much zero basis in comparing the movie to its sister television show of the same title.Strangers With Candy is a prequel to the television series. Jerry Blank, the former ex-addict/prostitute/con, is a fresh release from prison and heads home to her family to discover that her dad is in a coma. Here, we learn that her decision to pick up where she left off as a high school student is the result of the advice of her father's physician who says that it might help him to recuperate. Of course, trying to be the best student that Jerry never was or ever aspired to be when she was in high school the first time around, she gets the idea to compete in a science fair, which is essentially the focus of the film. The principal likes the idea of the science fair, but only wants potential winners competing so that their victory can restore his credibility with the school board who is investigating him for "discretionary funding" being lost on gambling debts. "Science" teacher Chuck Noblet (Steve Colbert), who's jealous of the obnoxious, famed science teacher Roger Beekman (Matthew Broderick) who he is in competition with to win the science fair (and win back his art teacher boyfriend, Geoffrey), wants a team that can win out of spite, too. And Jerry, although well-meaning, can't get it together with her team to come up with a good idea or keep it from being sabotaged by the team of the popular kids put together by Beekman. And in doing so, they even mock those stupid moral lessons you're supposed to take note of at the end of the film.Given that this was stupid comedy, expect the filmmakers to take a stab at nearly everything, and with abundance of the Comedy Central trademark of offensive humor. I'm not sure whether the film would be as funny the second time around. And granted, after paying to see so many awful movies (with the exception of Nacho Libre, which was a bit better than expected), I might've been consciously tried harder to enjoy it. Nonetheless, it was still funny as hell.
Worst Movie I Ever Saw!
posted on 31 Dec 2008This movie failed for me on a major level. I love the TV show, and was looking forward to seeing this flick. But it was no good. If you are going to have a crazy character like Gerri, the REST of the characters in the school need to be very normal! The reason why Gerri is funny on the TV show is because she's acting like a lunatic while the rest of society are being mostly normal. The writers and directors made the unfortunate choice of having every single actor ham it up, and instead of having believable scenes, I felt stuck in a burdensome, long SNL skit that refused to end. Comedy is mixing the real with the strange. None of the things that took place in that high school looked remotely like anything anybody has experienced in a school. I'll repeat - for something like that to be funny, the rest has to be played straight. The plot is completely absurd and unfunny - yet the movie spends a maddeningly long amount of time nursing and building it. Everyone associated with this movie should be ashamed of this product.
Candy is Bad for You...
posted on 17 Dec 2008While not an atrocious film, "Strangers with Candy" lacks the flair of the series. Perhaps the concept is better in the half-hour format where there's less room for errors. Stretching across 98 minutes, the "funny" was definitely lacking. The film, categorized as a prequel, picks up with Jerri Blank discovering, upon her release from prison, that her father has remarried and is now in a coma. Urged on by the family doctor, she decides to go back to school in hopes of bringing her father around. Much like the show, there were moments where the jokes lied flat, but it's more glaring in a film setting. There were moments when the audience could only muster up polite laughter (the screening was followed by a Q&A by Sedaris and Dinello). "Strangers" curse is that there has been so much anticipation for the film, that the expectations run high. There are great moments with Sedaris, Colbert, Dinello and Holliman, but those moments are few and far between. Although it is worth it just to see Colbert as Noblet once again. Another weak link were the stunt casting of Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Each one never quite fulfilled the comic promise of their characters. All in all, it's a nice film for fans, but if you're looking for a wildly uproarious film, this is not it.
See a real comedy instead
posted on 27 Nov 2008Who is this Amy Sedaris? Never heard of her. She's supposed to be funny? Well, I didn't laugh when I (unfortunately) watched this ridiculous movie. The plot is stupid and everything else about this film is too. This flick is neither witty nor has it any redeeming value. How anyone can find it funny is beyond me. Sedaris, pretending to have buckteeth, reminded me of Jerry Lewis. Of course, he was a lot more funny. Philip Seymour Hoffman was a total waste in his role, so was Matthew Broderick. It would have been a lot better if I had rented an old Road Picture with Bob Hope. Naturally, teenagers who probably liked this nonsense wouldn't know what I am talking about.
Strangely Sugar-Free "Candy"
posted on 25 Nov 2008I cannot believe all the positive comments about this film. This was the absolute WORST film I saw at Sundance this year, Midnight movie or otherwise, and yet was one of the most well-attended and sought after. I LOVED the TV show and own all three seasons on DVD, I even waited three hours in a wait list line to see the movie, so I am no "SWC" hater, mind you. The question "What happened?" instantly came across my mind as the creepy looking maggot-ridden closing credits rolled. This is a terrible waste of potential and talent. The racy and surreal content that the TV show presented so well is delivered ham-fisted and is hackneyed here. Amy Sedris is brilliant and is really the only thing worth watching in this nearly unwatchable mess, even if she has literally no new material to work with. Literally every single joke or visual gag is lifted entirely from the TV show (such as just about every single line of Jerri's dialog and since WHEN does Jerri live across the street from the school?!) and are executed grotesquely, rendering the effect of the film as somewhere between nausea inducing and boring. Story lines are completely altered from the TV show's for no reason (since when is Noblet a SCIENCE teacher...he was a HISTORY teacher in the show, the obnoxiously good-hearted "ethnic" friend is completely altered, etc). I thought this was supposed to be a "prequel," but comes off more like a remake of the whole premise (a la "Evil Dead 2," only as a prequel and without the brilliance). All of the celebrity cameos are unnecessary and completely unfunny (esp. Justin Theroux, Ian Holm and Philip Seymore Hoffman, who are usually wonderful in just about ANYTHING else). One of the TV show's best qualities, the cinematography, is a complete joke here (one of the only actually funny ones), but might be altered later on as it gets ready to be distributed later this year. The direction by Paul Dinello is horrendous and clearly comes from inexperience or just being a pessimist (playing Jellineck is really his only talent, it seems, besides coming off as really creepy both on screen and real life). The actors playing high school students actually are young enough to be high school students, unlike the TV show, but you'll be yearning for actors who can actually ACT within minutes. The effect of seeing actual 14 to 17 year olds against Jerri actually makes the film feel dirty and sad when it should really feel joyously funny and ironically satiric. The fabulous satiric, ironic, almost post-apocalyptic tone if the TV show is rendered to just plain disturbing and unconvincingly blasé here. The whole final product feels old hand and lame. The dingy new school location which looks about 150 years old doesn't help things much either. The movie's storyline is not even worth mentioning...let alone caring about. I remember when the whole premise was all about making fun of after school shows. Sadly, the movie actually looks and feels like an actual one. Thanks to this train wreck of a film, the joke is really on this usually wonderful comic trio. I know Warner Bros will be distributing it this summer, but it's nothing really to look forward to, even if you liked the TV show. Don't believe any positive reviews. You'll thank me later. Stick to your TV show DVDs. This film will only soil your memories of the original show's consistent brilliance. 2/10.
97 Minutes wasted
posted on 09 Nov 2008When I saw the title I thought it would be a hilarious movie. However, when I watched the fist 10 minutes, I was deeply disappointed.For starters, Sarah Jessica Parker had a shameful role, and why she accepted the role is beyond me.Also, I wondered why no one thought it was strange that a 47-year-old was in high school. If she turned up at my high school, I would think she had a mental problem.We also didn't find out why she went to jail. On the plot summary, it said she was an "ex con-junkie whore" yet that is not explained in the movie.If anyone asked me about this movie, I would tell the not to hire it.Awful movie
Jerri Blank, recently released from prison returns home and re enrolls in high school in an attempt to pick up where she left off thirty two years earlier.
posted on 20 Oct 2008Anybody in search of sophisticated comedy should avoid this movie like the plague. However, if you're a fan of blue comedy and belly laughs,"Strangers with Candy" is the one for you. The film like the short lived Comedy Central series is filled with cynical takes on adolescence, high school, family life and sex.If you're a fan of the show, the first glimpse of Jerri's hideous face will give you a serious case of the giggles immediately. She's the ultimate outsider, a real troll who says what the rest of us were afraid to say to the A-list kids in high school. The scene of Jerri's revenge on a student attempting to leave a "gift" in her locker will elicit laughter and some vicarious pleasure from all those who ever suffered the torments of bullies. Even when people try to victimize Jerri, they take a chance of being dragged down to her level of depravity, an irony not lost on fans. "Strangers with Candy" is a wacky look at a time in life that most of us would prefer to forget but the humor ranging from the elliptical to the scatological will make high school a lot more fun this time around. I haven't been in a theater with that much laughter since I saw "Animal House" in 1978. The ninety minute length of the film keeps the gags from getting stale.
Extremely Funny!!!
posted on 28 Sep 2008This is an awesome movie that serves as a prequel to the hilarious TV series! A 47-year old ex-con, ex-prostitute, and ex-drug addict named Jerri Blank returns home and finds her dad in a coma. She returns to school as a freshman. Jerri makes some friends like Megawatti Sucarnaputri and Tammi Littlenut. A science fair comes up and Principal Blackman wants to win, so he hires a genius. Chuck Noblet puts together his own team to win. Jerri gets high with the other team, and gives them their plans. Jerri is kicked off the team and tries to think of a way to make it all better. If you love comedy, and the TV show, you'll love STRANGERS WITH CANDY!!!
It's not "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"
posted on 18 Sep 2008I find it highly ironic that I saw this film within a week of seeing The Ramones' 1979 high school flick "Rock N Roll High School." Both are surprisingly similar in that they offer quirky characters, outrageous plot lines and alas a film which doesn't quite work. One of the strangest things about Strangers is that there are so many great actors in supporting roles- Ian Holm, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Matthew Broderick and his spouse Sarah Jessica Parker. But, the lead actors, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello- also the director, and Stephen Colbert absolutely suck! They are all one-note actors who fail to show more than a single dimension of their characters. They are tiresome to watch, and most of their supposed-to-be-funny lines fall flat on their face. I will say that Strangers is engaging in some aspects because it makes daring choices. There are times when this makes for some interesting moments, but alas they are few and far between. Ultimately, Strangers feel like a 90-minute episode of "Malcolm in the Middle," which means that this film based on a TV-show should have probably stuck to the small-screen.
I've got somethin' ta say!
posted on 14 Sep 2008The movie of Candy-bearing Strangers is great, and all the better for following the extremely funny three-season series religiously. Every actor down to the secondaries returns except for Orlando and the original actor playing Jerri's dad. A few more famous faces show up here and there as guest stars, but the script wisely keeps our beloved characters in the center of attention. Like the series, SwC is a twisted parody on the after-school specials designed to indoctrinate teenagers with unltrasimplistic moral lessons, as experienced by a bunch of extremely stupid people with absurdly obvious "secrets." The pacing is constant, rather than wasting of the audience's time like most flicks. The cast is uniformly so good that as much as I love Stephen Colbert he doesn't even stand out. The writing is so good even Sarah Jessica Parker, who has never had a good role in her entire annoying career, is made funny in her two brief appearances. Two more miracles and the writers qualify for sainthood!
Bizarre Improv Satire
posted on 14 Sep 2008If you've seen the Colbert Report, imagine what would happen if Stephen wrote a play about crime and high school and put it on at an improv theater.If you haven't, this drops into the category of gross-out parody comedy. However, the story-line is stronger and more consistent, yet still bizarre.For what it lacks in Hollywood polish that helps other contemporary films like Scary Movie and Date Movie, it makes up for in plot development and sheer oddity that generally goes in new, unexpected directions. I think the word is originality.It lacks the laughs of Clerks II, but you get some added jaw droppers in return. It doesn't transition as well to film as South Park did. I hadn't seen either on TV prior to the films, but I didn't feel lost at any point in the South Park film, whereas Strangers requires about a half hour before it really starts to make sense (within its particular universe, anyway).
Doubting my own sense of humor.
posted on 16 Aug 2009I have to start off by saying I love Stephen Colbert. I enjoy everything he's has been a part of up to this disappointing film. I chose this film thinking it could be as funny or even close to as funny as what I expect from A-list comedians like Stephen Colbert. I was flabbergasted to find that this movie is uglier than the main character. From beginning to end I was only able to keep watching with hopes that Colbert would redeem the film in some way or another. Unfortunately this film should only be recommended to people suffering from erections lasting longer than 4 hours. 8 stars is something that should be reserved for films that I would at least watch more than once. I barely made it through this terrible, unfunny film and in my opinion it deserves what it got.