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I used to dismiss this movie like no one's business. I thought it was just OK and yawned at the mere mention of it. Upon watching it again I have discovered that it is a bit of a good film thanks to Stiller's direction and editing guidance as well as Jim Carrey's manic energy which reminds me of a musical prodigy. He's on fire here, especially when he mimics an old Star Trek episode and plays a schizophrenic "friend" when battling Broderick's character publicly, at a restaurant themed as a medieval coliseum.
At times The Cable Guy goes into that foul and dated 1990's place where the music tries to be trendy but backfires on itself, but, there are some good scenes, namely when the camera dollies elegantly along side the front position of a couch where Broderick and his ex girlfriend are reacquainting for a post break up movie date at home. There is some skill on display here. Stiller defintely has chops he was working out, and has yet to make into a prize film.
THE CABLE GUY (1996)
DIR: Ben Stiller
DIR: Ben Stiller
I used to dismiss this movie like no one's business. I thought it was just OK and yawned at the mere mention of it. Upon watching it again I have discovered that it is a bit of a good film thanks to Stiller's direction and editing guidance as well as Jim Carrey's manic energy which reminds me of a musical prodigy. He's on fire here, especially when he mimics an old Star Trek episode and plays a schizophrenic "friend" when battling Broderick's character publicly, at a restaurant themed as a medieval coliseum.
At times The Cable Guy goes into that foul and dated 1990's place where the music tries to be trendy but backfires on itself, but, there are some good scenes, namely when the camera dollies elegantly along side the front position of a couch where Broderick and his ex girlfriend are reacquainting for a post break up movie date at home. There is some skill on display here. Stiller defintely has chops he was working out, and has yet to make into a prize film.
I enjoyed this a lot for round 4 since 1996. I'd recommend it.
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