Dynamixor
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Staci Frederick
Blistering performances.
jacobjohntaylor1
This is an awful movie. It is not funny. It is just cheap laughs. The story line is awful. It is just hype. Any comedy movie could be popular. People are such laughing junks that really does not have to be funny to be popular. It really does not need a good story line either. If you want see something really funny do not bother with this movie.
atlasmb
Directed by Ben Stiller, "The Cable Guy" is a great vehicle for the talents of Jim Carrey, who plays the titular character aka Chip Douglas. Matthew Broderick plays Steven, who is moving into a new apartment after his girlfriend asks him to move out of the apartment they shared. On the day he moves, he waits hours for the cable guy to show up, which he finally does, but Steven gets a lot more than he bargained for as Chip proves to be intrusive, obnoxious, insinuating, and parasitic--yet sometimes lovable. Jim Carrey's performance is a tour de force, displaying the wide range of his acting talents. Some of this is due to a good script, but Carrey undoubtedly riffs in some scenes.Broderick does a fine job as the reasonable man who lacks the tools to deal with a force of nature like Chip. Like putty in the hands of a master manipulator, Steven slowly loses control over his life."The Cable Guy" is an homage to the many films about stalkers, especially those who imagine themselves to be spurned friends.The film contains many references to television shows and movies (even in its casting)--an element of enjoyment for viewers who like to spot them.Thanks to excellent editing, the final version of the film walks the line between darker elements and a lighter, comedic tone very successfully.
Bele Torso
The reason this movie did not do as well or Carrey was slammed was because he came off the very kiddie friendly Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, Batman and The Mask. Now that will start anyone's career off to a blazing start! What was Jim's audience expecting? More silly comedy. Parents take their kids to The Cable Guy (title fits a dumb silly JC comedy) and wonder what is going on here! This is a movie for today's kids, not back in 96. That is why this movie holds up so well. It is an adult dark comedy.Matthew Broderick was as usual boring, but that complimented Carrey. The supporting cast was great. A lot of up and coming stars. Comedies are really a string of scenes like a SNL episode that at the end hope to make any sense. There are few really good comedy movies. The Cable Guy has all the good scenes and ties it together pretty well.Beneath the surface is a lot of depth about a very lonely guy trying to connect because he was abandoned as a kid and TV was the world he knew. This rings true for many. He felt empowered with his "special customers" and overcompensated, but deep down just wanted a buddy. I think this movie is much more honest than many would admit!
Man San
Jim Carrey is a very funny guy he is a cable guy who is the lonely person and is a good cable installer there is some very funny scenes. I love this movie the basketball scene along with the Medieval Times scene and the beginning part where he's installing the cable. It is a must- watch movie especially for Jim Carrey friends and the fans.I think it's funny how Jim Carrey is a lonely guy and kind of desperate for friends. The other actor I forget his name it is also good he plays. a character that's having a tough time with his girlfriend and Jim Carrey is trying to help him out.It makes you think Jim Carrey is he bad guy butt I think he's just troubled and is looking to make new friends and help out. But overall Jim Carrey did a good job with this movie.
