Martin Short is somewhat of an acquired taste. His form of comedy contains traits described as exaggeratedly precocious, infinitely preposterous, and pseudo-intellectual. For most comedians, this combination would be so volatile as to render the comedy itself, moot. Short, however, pulls it off. He shines as the star, but only to those few who can appreciate his particular "flavor" of comedy.
This movie, Jiminy Glick, on the surface seems superficial and fun, and if that's all you got out of it, then go on your blissful way and tell your friends about this wonderfully funny, FUN movie. But in many deeper ways, the niche audience seems rather ambiguous in that not everyone cares about the goings on in Hollywood, its stars, the key players, and the inner workings of the "industry." Such is the subject of this film.
Glick is one of those unfortunate men who missed out on their calling in life to be gay, married a schizophrenic, fathered carbon copies of himself, and remained in the relationship although it was doomed to be life in Hell. He catapults from Hollywood obscurity into the limelight by sleeping through a wretched movie and then glamorizing it in his review. It may be scary, but I can actually see that scenario working out this way, in life.
I really enjoyed the movie, and Short's dual role. I bought this mainly for Steve Martin, but ended up loving it for Short's performance. If you liked Clifford, The Jerk, or Superstar, you should also give this one a shot. Don't miss the lovely outtakes which run as the credits begin to roll. Kurt Russell in tears of laughter was a thing to behold.
It rates a 7.3/10 from...
the Fiend :.
This movie, Jiminy Glick, on the surface seems superficial and fun, and if that's all you got out of it, then go on your blissful way and tell your friends about this wonderfully funny, FUN movie. But in many deeper ways, the niche audience seems rather ambiguous in that not everyone cares about the goings on in Hollywood, its stars, the key players, and the inner workings of the "industry." Such is the subject of this film.
Glick is one of those unfortunate men who missed out on their calling in life to be gay, married a schizophrenic, fathered carbon copies of himself, and remained in the relationship although it was doomed to be life in Hell. He catapults from Hollywood obscurity into the limelight by sleeping through a wretched movie and then glamorizing it in his review. It may be scary, but I can actually see that scenario working out this way, in life.
I really enjoyed the movie, and Short's dual role. I bought this mainly for Steve Martin, but ended up loving it for Short's performance. If you liked Clifford, The Jerk, or Superstar, you should also give this one a shot. Don't miss the lovely outtakes which run as the credits begin to roll. Kurt Russell in tears of laughter was a thing to behold.
It rates a 7.3/10 from...
the Fiend :.