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5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST gift you can give anyone this Christmas, December 19, 2001
Let's face it, the world situation has most of us watching way too much CNN... we all long for the good ol' days of...just having a GOOOOOOOOOOD laugh, and Laughing Boy DELIVERS ONE HUNDRED PERCENT. When I bought the movie, I had no expectations really, I liked the clip/trailer I saw on an online site and figured I'd check it out... Boy, was I pleasantly surprised to find that my money had been well spent! Laughter isn't something they sell at an aisle in a store, and laughter is something that everyone needs right now, and Laughing Boy is a sure fire way to get some smiling and laughter going on in your world... just pop it in the vcr and hit play; anyone that is in the room will, within four minutes, stop what they are doing and ask in a giggly voice "What movie is this?"(We have done this three times and each person stayed to watch the whole movie with us... it's a real 'friend catcher'.) I could not agree more that the movie is much like Python/D&D mixed together in perfect harmony. Oddly, we also had said after watching it the first time how it was right up there with Python! We use the 'he threw his pants at me' line here often. I saw 4 movies in the theatre this year; Hannibal, J&B Strike Back, Don't Say a Word, and Harry Potter... much as I loved Jay and Silent Bob's film, I gotta say that my vhs copy of Laughing Boy delivers more laughs and I also feel the price I paid for the vhs copy of Laughing Boy was the best 'bang for my buck' in comparison to the other movies I saw. It is, beyond any doubt in my mind, the BEST Christmas present I am giving out this year... I got a few copies for family and friends. :O) The way to go with gift giving this year is comedy, and Laughing Boy is a great way to give those you love a chuckle :O)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Proof that Hollywood doesn't have a monopoly on talent, October 17, 2001
"A cross between MONTY PYTHON and DUMB AND DUMBER" - that is, without a doubt, THE best way to describe LAUGHING BOY. Lovable nitwit Cody McKenzie and his wife Judy are invited to a party. While Judy sees this as an opportunity for her hubby to move up in the world, Cody is more interested in lusting after their host - his lovely boss Elizabeth Sheridan. All throughout the party, Cody's antics ruffle quite a few feathers - one of the most memorable scenes is his heckling of a local televangelist. My regards to the entire cast and crew - in particular, Brazil Joe Grisaffi III for both directing and acting in the lead role of Cody McKenzie. And my special hats off to Tiffany Grant for her unforgetable performance as Alicia Dimsdale. You anime fans out there will undoubtedly recognize her as the voice of Asuka Langley Soryu from Neon Genesis Evangelion. LAUGHING BOY's outrageous humor lies in its dialogue, along with quite a few sight gags, including several animated cartoon shorts which give the audience a look into Cody's warped imagination. Yet, amidst all the monkey business are strong underlying themes of love and friendship. This is definitely one indie worth checking out. Thumbs up!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Independent movie makes good; funny stuff, November 1, 2002
This review is from: Laughing Boy (DVD)
Laughing Boy is a well made independent comedy that comes at you with no holds barred. Cody MacKenzie is a regular guy, he can be a jerk, he knows it, but he just is looking for something to help him through a life that threatens to go through the motions. Tonight a party is being thrown for his best friend by his boss, the desirable Elizabeth Sheridan. Cody is ready to let loose, though his wife Judy hopes he can make nice with the company brass. Well, that ain't gonna happen. What follows is a berating on the stiffs of life, jabs at televangelists, self absorbed moms, people seemingly caught in the system, and basically Cody saying whatever he feels regardless of what anyone thinks. Throw in some cool animated segments for some more fun and this a solid flick.
As far as characters, Cody is funny yet grating and jokes are hit and miss (more hit though), but he does try to set some people straight honestly, and he gets it back himself (though he nails some good). His boss Elizabeth has a great scene where we get Cody down to basics. The acting, I feel, is spirited if not just pretty damn good. Joe Grisaffi(as Cody)is a hoot (and over the top, but that is the point), Anne Quackenbush as Judy, his wife, is solid and a stabilizing factor. And Thersa Kotara as Elizabeth Sheridan delivered one of the movie's best scenes. Robin Craig as the televagelist Bobby Jo was priceless. And I can't forget Michael Gray, as Cody's enagaged pal Mike, who helps us take Cody with a grain of salt, with a look towards ourselves. The DVD has great extras, one being commentary, which is really cool to listen to considering all the aspects of independent film making. Overall, a worthy purchase.
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