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Just saw this on Comedy Central - I liked it

posted 17 years ago by deeobella
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I read this message board prior to watching (as I usually do to evaluate whether or not I'll be wasting my time) and nearly didn't view it due to the many negative comments. In this case, however, I'm glad that I watched it.

Personally, I liked it. Yes, I know that I'm probably in the minority, but I found it bizarrely entertaining. This is not a "feel good" movie - if that's what you like then I suggest that you not watch it. But if you're a fan of black humor, then I think it's worth a view, especially if you are at all familiar with addiction and/or rehab. The simple fact is that only 1 in 10 successfully maintains a sober life, and this film depicts that in an exaggerated statement. Honestly, I'd rather see something like this than a film that sugar coats addiction and wraps with a happy ending. Realistically, that's a fairy tale that has little to do with reality.

Ok, Andy Dick may be a wanker, I don't know him but that seems to be the consensus here. I'm not saying that he's the poster child for great PR or sanity, but I enjoyed this endeavor. I'm merely suggesting that his film is viewed with an open mind and enjoyed for the brand of humor that it represents.

[–] xshimmer 17 years ago

I actually quite enjoyed it too. I mean, it had its absolutely ridiculous moments, but it was fun to watch and nicely acted by all of the supporting comedians (not so much Andy, because he really is a wanker).

Satan is clearly trying to confuse us, just like when he put those dinosaur bones in the ground.

[–] taijiquan12 17 years ago

I don't usually like Andy Dick myself, but this was really funny! I could see how one might not enjoy this movie, but when it comes to comedy, nothing is really sacred for me, so I could enjoy this movie freely.

[–] only_myschly 17 years ago

I don't know if it's really a good movie to depict addiction and rehab, but it's a good movie to depict Andy Dicks sanity and addiction XD

As for it being "black humor" etc. I'd say it clearly falls under the category "Andy Dick humor".
No other label sums it up as good. It is just basically the essence of Andy Dick, in one good movie.

[–] josephnatescott 9 years ago

"I don't know if it's really a good movie to depict addiction and rehab" It depicts addiction accurately, satirically, and it certainly doesn't have an anti-rehab message.

Aside from any of that: it's really funny.