Jeanskynebu
the audience applauded
SpuffyWeb
Sadly Over-hyped
Comwayon
A Disappointing Continuation
Afouotos
Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
imdb-19602
First of all, love the reviewer who watched half an hour and then felt it was valid to write how horrible the movie is. Next time watch the whole movie before you review it, I think that's the least someone should expect and would advise anyone to ignore any reviews like that.That being said, this is no comic masterpiece, but if you are a fan of the TV show it should be entertaining for you. These characters are so goofy that its not for everyone. I probably most appreciated all of the improv by the myriad of stars making cameos, reminds me of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Its a non-painful way to kill 90 minutes. It also reminds me of Napolean Dynamite in that it is actually funnier the second time through.
ktwebb68
I will say perhaps it got better though I wouldn't believe it. I lasted about 30 minutes. it was so painful I just couldn't finish. I enjoy the TV show. have watched it from the very beginning and had they maintained something akin to the TV show it may have been watchable. They did not.I literally sat that with my mouth open, amazed at just how bad this movie was. Shame really. I am not a big fan of Short. He's in the same category as Robin Williams. Pathetic over the top comic talents, though I will say Williams is a fine dramatic actor. Short however has come up with a pretty entertaining character in Jiminy Glick. To his credit. The movie on the other hand, is so poorly done that there isn't even a shred of humor in it. At least the part I could stand. I can only think, as I often do, that there are people who proactively write reviews for movies on this site and other, with the sole purpose of generating favorable buzz so the DVD and rental does well. I cannot buy anyone who witnessed this travesty found it enjoyable on any level. Writing, directing, cinematography, character development...all of it done badly. A waste of time and money. Avoid at all costs.
vicdavis00
This is the movie I'd hoped they would make. It's a movie for fans of Glick and no one else. If you hate the TV show, you will hate this movie. I loved the TV show and this movie far exceeded my expectations.Plot? None really. There is a murder mystery but it's really just the set up for a great David Lynch as Poirot "Let me explain who the murderer is in flashbacks" ending. Did I mention that Martin Short is the greatest impressionist working today. His David Lynch is astoundingly funny. "STABBED! STABBED! STABBED! STABBED!"Next on the list of genius is Jan Hooks as Jiminy's muse "Dixie". She might have been funnier than Jiminy in the movie. The "purse" joke is a lowbrow highlight.Vadim Jean deserves a lot of credit for directing this masterpiece. I assume the budget was pretty low but it doesn't come off that way on screen. Odd, yet not distracting, camera angles.Again, if you loved the TV show, you will love the movie. If you hate everything related to Martin Short (I know there is a lot of you) then avoid this movie at all costs.My only complaint: I would have killed Joey Stompanato myself to have Jiminy and Dixie record a commentary for the DVD. Maybe the Special Edition!!!!!!
Chato Diaz
You certainly have to be a huge fan of Martin Short's ridiculous character Glick -if not a Hollywood-philic moviegoer instead- to really appreciate this hangin' around-at-the-Toronto Film Festival, full-of-cameos, Hollywood-inner-joke comedy.And of course forget the plot, cause it doesn't matter at all when you dig this kind of film. In fact, because of its chaotic structure, "Jiminy Glick on La La Wood" doesn't make it as a cool movie.But it's loaded with self-deprecating glimpses, movie industry sarcasms and art-house parody (specially the David Lynch one), which makes it fairly enjoyable by film junkies.6.5 out of 10 if with a couple of beers.
