Danny DeVito scores again with DEATH TO SMOOCHY, a very dark comedy about a fired children's TV show host (Robin Williams) who is out to get his replacement (Ed Norton). There is so much going on in this nasty look at TV programming that it behooves the viewer to watch it a second time. Norton is brilliant as a hack performer in a goofy rhino costume who goes on to inspire millions. Williams is at his maniacal best. Among the sterling supporting cast is Pam Ferris as the rough, tough head of a local Irish gang that latches onto Smoochy and Michael Rispoli as a childlike member of the gang who would do anything to appear on Smoochy's show. The ending running under the credits is a hoot, so stay with it.
Review of Death to Smoochy
