Shakes The Clown is a 1991 dark comedy that follows an alcoholic clown who gets framed for the murder of his boss by a rival clown so he can be the next host of a kids television show.
Written and Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait who also stars as the title character, this is an odd movie that definitely is an acquired taste. It's a very silly comedy that borders more on the ridiculous side than funny. Although it's not without its moments of humor, its comedic tone seems to get lost within its imaginative yet strange story. The characters are fun at times, and Bobcat definitely threw some creative ideas in the mix, but ultimately the movie as a whole leaves little to be desired.
It's nowhere near as good as some of Bobcats later works, but can be good for a laugh on a Friday night with a few friends and several alcoholic beverages. If you've never seen this before and like oddball comedies, then I'd recommend checking it out.
Written and Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait who also stars as the title character, this is an odd movie that definitely is an acquired taste. It's a very silly comedy that borders more on the ridiculous side than funny. Although it's not without its moments of humor, its comedic tone seems to get lost within its imaginative yet strange story. The characters are fun at times, and Bobcat definitely threw some creative ideas in the mix, but ultimately the movie as a whole leaves little to be desired.
It's nowhere near as good as some of Bobcats later works, but can be good for a laugh on a Friday night with a few friends and several alcoholic beverages. If you've never seen this before and like oddball comedies, then I'd recommend checking it out.