| | Death To Smoochy DVD (3 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Television/TV Series DVDs, Comedies Movies, Politics Videos, Affairs, Television Personalities | | Starring | Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart, Michael Rispoli, Vincent Schiavelli, Catherine Keener, Harvey Fierstein, Pam Ferris, Danny Woodburn | | Director | Danny DeVito | | Composer | David Newman | | Director of Photography | Anastas Michos | | Editor | Jon Poll | | Featured | Elvis Stojko | | Producer | Andrew Lazar, Peter MacGregor-Scott | | Screenwriter | Adam Resnick |
Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito, Edward Norton, Jon Stewart, Pam Ferris, Robin Williams - Director: Danny DeVito Randolph Smiley has it all--as the costumed star of the highest rated kid's show on TV, "Rainbow Randolph" has a Manhattan penthouse, a Times Square billboard featuring his beloved character, cars, boats, horses and all the indulgence that celebrity brings. Until he gets caught by the Feds in an under the table bribe, busted and instantly reviled, Randolph is a star no more. Enter Sheldon Mopes (Edward Norton) and his alter-ego "Smoochy", a puffy, fuscia rhinoceros. Smoochy is the perfect remedy for what ails the networks...Now it's Smoochy who has the swanky pent Robin Williams goes berserk as Rainbow Randolph, the disgraced host of a children's television show, in director Danny DeVito's fast-paced satire, DEATH TO SMOOCHY. Busted by the Feds for accepting a bribe to get a child on his show, Randolph gets booted from his network, Kidnet, and is replaced by the earnest do-gooder Sheldon Mopes (Edward Norton), who plays Smoochy, a loveable pink rhino with a strong resemblance to Barney. Sheldon sums up his own personality with a classic line, "When my brothers and I played cowboys and Indians, I was always the Chinese railroad worker." As Sheldon becomes a superstar, Randolph plots his revenge. Sheldon's refusal to push cheap toys and sugary drinks angers the Kidnet execs, especially tough-as-nails Nora (Catherine Keener). Sheldon also runs up against the Irish mob and his agent (DeVito) gets him into trouble with a corrupt charity. Meanwhile, Nora finds herself falling for the principled performer.
Robin Williams is amazing, completely shedding his "nice guy" persona and making the shockingly foulmouthed kiddie show host simultaneously hilarious and frightening. Norton does a great job of winning the audience over to his buffoonish but truly good hearted character. He and Keener lend heart to the scathingly funny script by Adam Resnick. Death To Smoochy Reviews: "...Williams throws himself into Randolph's mean-spirited mania with gusto and gets off some fine riffs....Keener is spot-on...and DeVito has his brash agent act down pat..."
-- Todd McCarthy, Variety "[I]t definitely has moments of genius..."
-- Total Film Staff, Total Film "DeVito's black comedy is ripe for discovery..."
-- Matthew Leyland, Sight and Sound Death To Smoochy | List Price | $14.97 (You save $5.08) | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 2002 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13185  | | CD Universe Part number | 4925010 | | Catalog number | 23303 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 17, 2002 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | language and sexual references | | Running Time | 123 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen | | Movie Details | Color; Letter Boxed; Widescreen |
Death To Smoochy Movie Review Average Rating: (2.3 out of 5 stars)   Awful
Robin Williams and Edward Norton are wasted away in this dark comedy that struggles to make you laugh.
Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS)
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 "Smoochy" Is A Black Comedy Classic!
Many have dismissed this movie as obscene and unfunny. True, it is a pitch black comedy about a deranged ex-kiddie TV show host planning to rub out his replacement, but the cast and writing are top-notch! If you enjoy dark humor and biting sarcasm, you'll love this movie! Brilliant performances by Robin Williams, Catherine Keener, and Edward Norton (compared to "Fight Club," this may come off as more light comedy). There is much humor to be found in the parodying of children's television and the manufactured style of it all. I have to say that I've been watching this movie regularly for a year now and it only gets better with every viewing! Fun music, big laughs, and a big purple rhino all make for a complete comic blast! Even my parents liked it! Hey, Warner Bros., where's the soundtrack?!
Submitted by a reviewer (Lakewood, NJ)
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Interesting previews don't guarantee a good movie
Ever since watching "American History X", Edward Norton has been my favorite actor. He did a superb job in "Fight Club", as well as "Primal Fear" and "Rounders". After seeing the previews for "Smoochy", I thought it looked like an original, intelligent, and perhaps funny movie. It was none of the three. While I believe the premise of the movie is good--a profane, evil, former kiddie show host tries to derail his replacement--the writing was terrible, the acting was mediocre at best (with the exception of Catherine Keener's part), and had but one funny moment in it (which can also be disputed). It was when Randolph (Williams) runs out into the live kids show broadcast, and tells Smoochy that the cookie Smoochy's holding is deliberately shaped like a penis. Then goes off, in a George Carlin-like way, giving several synonyms for the word, which you may find funny. That is, unless you despise Williams's as a comedic actor. Overall, the movie was an extreme disappointment, for having Norton in it.
Submitted by manchild500 (Camp Hill, PA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Funniest movie ever!
Death To Smoochy is the funniest movie I've ever seen. Robin Williams truly shows that he has mastered comedy. The characters are very funny, the actors have great chemistry with each other. It might not be drama, or action, but you will laugh so much from Robin Williams. This is not a bad movie, it is what adult comedy is all about.
Submitted by a reviewer (Austin, Texas)
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This review is for a different format. WORST MOVIE EVER
th worst movie every horrable dont waste your time or MONEY $ on this IT SUCKS! mostly when then ice show the have about 20 skater who cant skate horrable movie NEVER WOULD SEE IT AGAIN you dont get it ir's just not funny not cute not nice the little girl who cant skate good actors BAD PARTS !! NEVER SEE IT !
Submitted by a reviewer (Wallingford, CT, USA)
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Death To Smoochy DVD Region 1
Snap Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Letterbox -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Additional Scenes
Outtakes
Featurette: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Audio Commentary: Danny DeVito - Director, Anastas Michos - Director of Photography
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Film Highlights:
1. Edward Norton - Star
2. Catherine Keener - Star
3. Robin Williams - Star
4. Danny DeVito - Director/Star
Interactive Features:
Interactive Games
Hidden Features: Hidden Scene
Ice Show
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos: Magic Cookie Bag Gallery
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