40 reviews
4/10 - disappointing mockumentary that wasted its stars' (two of my faves: Melissa and Niecy) potential
- JoBloTheMovieCritic
- Jul 19, 2019
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I love cooking shows. I love the "mockumentary" style of the " Best of Show" type movies. This movie seemed like it would be perfect for me. The first 1/2 hour or so, I really enjoyed it. A great, recognizable, funny cast was working for me. Then all of a sudden the wheels fell off. The start of the downfall was when Melissa Macarthy character was introduced. I like her, but she was not funny in this movie. Just uncomfortable to watch. The movie just took an overall mean spirited feel to it, that made it painful to watch. The movie just thinks it's much funnier than it is. It seems like a ton of ad libbing was going on, so maybe a better editor would have improved the film.
- grifftrain2000
- Jan 13, 2023
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Found it funny at first, but by the time Melissa M. came on board and basically ad-libbed her stuff, it had gotten old and no longer funny. Definitely would have been better under the guidance of Christopher Guest. Ended up not finishing it, as I was watching it with commercials, and it just wasn't worth sitting through commercials for.
- jordan2240
- Aug 10, 2020
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- skyewasblue
- Nov 19, 2017
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Do not rent or buy!!!! -20000000 stars!!!!!!!!!!!! I repeat don't waste your time or money!
- samanthakyle-39464
- Jan 18, 2018
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I rarely review movies but this movie is one of the worst movies ever. If you have an opportunity to watch this I recommend drive nails into your head, cutting your grass, any version of plumbing replacement to hang out a a car lot with a high pressure salesperson. All of these are better options. Rated it at a 2 because I'm sure there's a worse movie than this but none come to mind.
Bought because Melissa McCarthy was in it. Her part was bad and the whole move was not good.
- amyejennings
- Oct 27, 2020
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All the great comic actors in this movie made me think it would be hilarious. It was so awful and awkward to watch; yet I watched to the end hoping it would get better. Was I ever disappointed! Writing and direction were awful. Is it possible the good parts were edited out? Don't waste time or electricity on this movie. So horrible.
I enjoyed this movie a lot and love all the actors!
It's only funny if you enjoy dry dumb humor. It is a bit stretched out/ slow but I didn't mind because it's a mockumentary and they usually have that weird pace.
I've seen a lot of bad reviews because they go in expecting something more.
So to lay it out for people who are questioning if they want to watch it: You have to keep an open mind!
If you don't like dumb humor don't watch. If you don't like a movie that feels like a bunch of weird skits forced together don't watch. If you enjoy watching wacky mockumentaries with awesome comedians then give it a try!
It's only funny if you enjoy dry dumb humor. It is a bit stretched out/ slow but I didn't mind because it's a mockumentary and they usually have that weird pace.
I've seen a lot of bad reviews because they go in expecting something more.
So to lay it out for people who are questioning if they want to watch it: You have to keep an open mind!
If you don't like dumb humor don't watch. If you don't like a movie that feels like a bunch of weird skits forced together don't watch. If you enjoy watching wacky mockumentaries with awesome comedians then give it a try!
- courtneymoody1218
- Sep 5, 2022
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When they talk about the worst movies of all time, it is very clear this movie was not released, until the producers thought they could capitalize on the fact that Melissa McCarthy may be in the movie. Worst ... movie I may have ever seen, or wasted my time watching ...
- travelinman4
- Jan 16, 2018
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A lot of users haven given this movie a very poor rating, which I think is completely unfair. Credit is not given to the actors for their performances, which are quite outstanding. I am a big Reno 911 fan, and this movie has a very Reno 911 feel to it, which is why I think I am more receptive to the type of humor presented in this movie. There are also very touching moments and when the person who won won, I did tear up. I just suggest to watch with an open mind.
- sareed-98538
- Aug 18, 2018
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Completely disagree with the dismemberment of this title.....Being watched all so wrong.....The intended projection is perfectly performed.
Let your allegiance of logic disperse.
Excellent loved it....Would give it a 7.6 but trolls trash it so a 10 to realize reality and balance the poor ratings.
- stangpt-72073
- Feb 18, 2018
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- jacob-olinger-89109
- Feb 24, 2018
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This movie sucked SO bad. Only reason I kept watching is because I paid for it, 8 bucks. Mellissa McCarthey was in it prob a whole of 4 Min's. That was the only reason I rented. Save your money!!!!!! Story line was awful and all over the place. I am really surprised Mellissa degraded her self to this movie. She Must really need the money.
- limy-83640
- Nov 24, 2017
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Oh my god. OH MY GOD! Please don't summit yourself to this movie if you don't have to. There are American's overseas that are having bamboo shoved under their fingernails thinking "At least I'm not watching the movie Cookoff." My wife is a big Melissa McCarthy fan and wanted to rent a comedy compared to her usual horror/possession film. I, for one, welcomed the change, but on the way home, I Youtubed the movie we rented and found nothing...NOTHING but horrible reviews about it. One person quoted In a review that" He watched the trailer and now he has cancer." Damn funny, buy I agree with him whole-heartedly. I drank a mixture of rum/peach-a-rita drinks to ease my pain and let me tell you...I couldn't get drunk enough to enjoy this waste of film. For gods sake, don't waste your time with this. You'll never get back the time or money.
- ravenhair702
- Apr 9, 2018
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Okay....It is probably my fault....I watched this movie just to see M Mecarthy.....not realizing that the movie had been collecting dust, unreleased for a decade.....My fault, I guess......but that being said there is really nothing good about this film....It is not really funny.....the acting is juvenile, and the writing is atrocious...... Really I have nothing good to say about this travesty.....sorry I wasted my money.....hope this helps you save yours!!!
- vietvetinf
- Dec 7, 2017
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I really liked it, Melissa McCarthy was actually the weakest link. It was fun and silly. I thought a couple of the jokes were a bit racist, but the characters are all funny--the cast is incredible.
- susiemoloney
- Jan 15, 2022
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As mentioned above watching the credits in the beginning my stomach started revolting and I almost threw up! 5 minutes in I decided this was not for me. Even Melissa McCarthy couldn't save this unfunny disaster.
The food shown was absolutely disgusting and worthy of obese Americans.
I love Japanese food shows like " midnight dinner Tokyo" or " the sweet tooth salesman" showing beautiful food and no swearing.
This movie was streaming on Tubi but with the added commercials sometimes lasting forever I just couldn't stay connected. So, please do yourself a favour and watch something decent and enjoyable like " Midnight Diner Tokyo stories" streaming on Netflix along with many other enjoyable food films both reality and fiction!
The food shown was absolutely disgusting and worthy of obese Americans.
I love Japanese food shows like " midnight dinner Tokyo" or " the sweet tooth salesman" showing beautiful food and no swearing.
This movie was streaming on Tubi but with the added commercials sometimes lasting forever I just couldn't stay connected. So, please do yourself a favour and watch something decent and enjoyable like " Midnight Diner Tokyo stories" streaming on Netflix along with many other enjoyable food films both reality and fiction!
- christineballone
- Jun 5, 2024
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I am a huge Christopher Guest fan and I love Mockumentaries, so I absolutely love this movie for what it is, masterpiece nope but entertainment oh yes.
- ohmightymedia
- Jul 2, 2019
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It is just a silly relaxing movie to pass time with
I think it got released after Melissa McCarthy got famous...she is just a guest star and shouldn't be the main star on the poster
If you are hammered this might do the trick for you. It was not a funny movie. The only one who was a little bit fun was the timid sister, there was some scenes where I almost laughed. I would rather watch an episode with Gordon Ramsey, that is more entertaining. Melissa Mc Carthy showed up in a smaller role but was not special. So if you miss out on this flick you haven't missed anything.
- anita-borkamo
- Oct 28, 2021
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This just sucks, I don't know what else to say. It's ninety something minutes but it felt like I was watching this for a lifetime. Just take my word and don't watch this pile of garbage, go watch Spy it features Melissa McCarthy throughout the entire movie. Btw she only appears for like, ten minutes or so in this.
- ViewingBoch
- Aug 12, 2021
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- etann-36707
- Aug 28, 2024
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There was not one redeeming, funny, thought out, or useful moment in the movie. The cast was terrible. Melissa McCarthy (the front and center of the poster) was in about 3 minutes of the movie. It was clear they didn't even script her part of the film and just gave her a couple props and slapped her on the poster. If you coohse to watch this, just light your TV on fire and give up.
- rpleech-39333
- Mar 17, 2018
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