Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito, Edward Norton
When he is fired for taking payola, the host for a children's television show plots revenge against his replacement, a rhino named Smoochy.
DVD Release Date: September 17, 2002
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Stats: 3,130 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (3,130)
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June 1, 2008Oh, how I wanted to like this film... but DeVito makes it impossible. Billions of talent involved, all wasted.
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September 3, 2007I really loved this dark comedy! "My step dad's not mean he's just adjusting!"
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July 15, 2007Severely underrated comedy withtwo top notch lead actors. The story is well done and Norton is loveable as 'Smoochy' the Rhino. Williams is even better being evil for a change and the cameos are cool too. Great story, well told and sadly overlooked. The cure for Tellytubby soaked...( read more)
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July 10, 2007This movie has a wild combination of elements make an enjoyable black comedy. A tired kids' show host, Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams), plans death to the new Purple Rhino named TV host named "Smoochy" (Edward Norton). The mob get involved, and it's literally a hit. I like all...( read more)
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October 29, 2009This movie is #$%^ funny!!! I love the way they made fun of kids shows
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October 28, 2009Abrasive comedy and a very negative one as well. It simply doesn't come together as it should have. It is a disappointment, especially considering the talented cast that includes Robin Williams and Edward Norton. A misfire for sure.
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September 12, 2009Great movie. Makes you think about morality. Good acting by ed norton. This was really different from his usual roles.
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August 26, 2009Not too bad. Although Robin Williams was superannoying in this flick. I give Edward Norton credit for wearing that silly costume. But I admit he was really adorable when he was wearing it. I just wanted to hug him. This movie was really cool, and not appropriate for kids. But it ...( read more)
Critic Reviews
March 29, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
March 29, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
In Death to Smoochy, we don't get Williams' usual tear and a smile, just sneers and bile, and the spectacle is nothing short of refreshing. full review
March 29, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The comedy Death to Smoochy is a rancorous curiosity: a movie without an apparent audience. full review
March 29, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
In all the annals of the movies, few films have been this odd, inexplicable and unpleasant. full review
March 29, 2002
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Death to Smoochy is all noise with very little fun, and almost no restraint. full review
March 29, 2002
Claudia Puig, USA Today
The premise is silly enough to wring out some laughs, but the plot plays out disappointingly. full review
March 28, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
DeVito, who appears as Smoochy's devious agent, errs by pitching the performances too high, making the film feel tight and claustrophobic. full review
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January 23, 2007ITS A......ITS.......A......EERMMM....ITS A................ SPACEROCKET!!!
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