Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (2006)

5% of critics liked it
(38 reviews)
64% of users liked it
(48,647 ratings)

A laid-back health inspector's comfortable routine receives an unwelcome shake up when he's assigned the task of training his new rookie partner and investigating the outbreak of a mysterious illness at one of the city's most posh restraints in this no-holds-barred comedy starring Blue Collar… More A laid-back health inspector's comfortable routine receives an unwelcome shake up when he's assigned the task of training his new rookie partner and investigating the outbreak of a mysterious illness at one of the city's most posh restraints in this no-holds-barred comedy starring Blue Collar standup king Larry the Cable Guy. It's all greasy spoons and low-rent ethnic eateries in the world of seasoned big-city health inspector Larry (Larry the Cable Guy), and that's just the way he likes it. After begrudgingly accepting the task of training by-the-books trainee Amy (Iris Bahr), Larry lands the biggest case of his career when a group of high-class diners fall ill following a particularly pricey meal. Though the gruff but lovable health inspector soon loses his job as a direct result of his questionable manners, he soon wins the heart of a shy waitress while attempting to go undercover to crack the case and ensure that the conspirators who engineered the poisonous plan are brought to justice. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Trent Cooper
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Mar 24, 2006 Wide
On DVD: Aug 8, 2006
Studio: Lions Gate Films

Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
Though some of his one-liners are pretty good, his shtick can't sustain this dutifully scripted comedy.
Scott Brown, Entertainment Weekly
Flatulence ensues.
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
Movies like Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector may be critic-proof, but even die-hard fans of country crude will have to admit that a little Larry goes a long way.
Christy Lemire, Associated Press
What is surprising and worth noting, though, is the quality of talent that's sadly squandered in comedian Larry the Cable Guy's feature film debut.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Unpleasant, uncouth and painfully unfunny, Larry the Cable Guy attempts lowbrow humor with neither the wit of the Farrelly brothers nor the raunchy inventiveness of Keenen Ivory Wayans.
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle
When lists of the 10 worst movies of 2006 start coming out, you'll know it's been a truly abominable year if Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector doesn't rate a slot near the top.
Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media
Dumb comedy should be cited for bad taste.
Nick Rogers, Suite101.com
At least Larry the Cable Guy's brief movie career kept Hollywood's fart-sound proprietors in business. What, you thought an opening shot of his bared plumber's crack was an arbitrary artistic decision? That there's foreshadowin' right there!
Tom Meek, Boston Phoenix
Poor Joe Pantoliano, Kid Rock, and Joanna Cassidy get mixed up in the flatulence.
David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com
It's not a movie; it's a cause for dismay.
Jim Slotek, Jam! Movies
Envision what food poisoning does to a gastrointestinal tract. Now think of that substance as fodder for the lowest aiming standup act in America.
Peter Sobczynski, eFilmCritic.com
The film is a toxic stew of stupidity that is so foul and rank that even the most forgiving fans of such corn-pone humor are liable to slink out of the theater.
Jonathan Kiefer, Sacramento News & Review
Larry's routine becomes considerably more embarrassing the longer it continues.
Felix Vasquez Jr., Film Threat
More depressing than unfunny.
Luke Y. Thompson, LYTRules.com
It's admittedly gross and poorly scripted, but amiable enough for those who enjoy dumb Southern-fried fun.
Steve Davis, Austin Chronicle
Not one gratuitous 'Git-Er-Done!' was uttered during the composition of this review.
Linda Cook, Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
OK, are you eating anything? Potato chips, breakfast cereal...anything at all? Please stop, if you plan on reading any further in this review of "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector," because this movie is so revolting.
Nathan Rabin, AV Club
It'd be tempting to call Larry the Ernest of his generation, but that'd be a grave insult to Jim Varney's enduring legacy.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
The very existence of Larry the Cable Guy would seem like a pretty good argument against the concept of Intelligent Design.

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Jeff "

Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector is a stupid, pointless comedy that features some very mediocre humor. The cast here are all terrible, and there's not a lot going on in this film. In fact, there's nothing interesting going on whatsoever on screen. This is a stupid,… More
Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector is a stupid, pointless comedy that features some very mediocre humor. The cast here are all terrible, and there's not a lot going on in this film. In fact, there's nothing interesting going on whatsoever on screen. This is a stupid, pointless film that should've never been made. Those involved should ashamed to have participated in such a train wreck of a film. This is a poorly made comedy film that relies on 10 year old style humor to "create" its "hilarious" material. Unfortunately for most viewers, fart jokes are a thing of the past. Every one involved is terrible in their roles, and this film really scraps the bottom of the barrel of comedic ideas. Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector is probably the worst comedy film since Biodome and Jury Duty. A pointless and failed attempt at making an audience laugh. The crude humor displayed on screen is unpleasant and unfunny. Saying that this film sucks is not enough to describe this inane and awful comedy. I hated this film, and thought it one of the worst comedies you can watch. Avoid.
Tim S

Meh.
Jason O

Let me start off by saying that Larry The Cable Guy is my favorite comedian - nobody is funnier more often than he is. This movie's rather hit or miss though. It has its hilarious parts that'll have you laughing so hard you wake the neighbors (like when he all of a sudden… More
Let me start off by saying that Larry The Cable Guy is my favorite comedian - nobody is funnier more often than he is. This movie's rather hit or miss though. It has its hilarious parts that'll have you laughing so hard you wake the neighbors (like when he all of a sudden has the runs and seems to ride the potty), but also many rather corny/unfunny parts. Overall average, hit or miss. I can't imagine Larry being a State employee though, or government.
Coxxie M

this movie is inspec-turrible!
Red L

I found it just a horrible movie. Stupid, not funny, lousy acting. Skip it.
Bobby H

Good modern day comedy. Didnt take it over board like some, and had a semi-good plot. Get-r-done!
Dillon L

Not funny, poor plot, stupid lead actor.

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Cast

            Larry The Cable Guy as Larry

            Iris Bahr as Amy Butlin

            Bruce Bruce as Big Shug

            Joanna Cassidy as Lily Micelli

            Brooke Dillman as Brenda

            Tony Hale as Jack Dobbs

            David Koechner as Donnie

            Lisa Lampanelli as Jane's Mom

            Megyn Price as Jane Whitley

            Tom Wilson as Art Tatlock

            Joe Pantoliano as Mayor M.T. Gunn

            Jerry Mathers as Himself

            John Fiore as Chef Carmine

            Michael Papajohn as Diner Manager

            Lance Smith as Drysdale

            Phyllis Alexion as Old Woman In Diner

            Arian Waring Ash as Lingerie Store Manager

            Robert E. Scott as Impound Staffer

            Patrick Mickler as Well Fed Diner

            Tom Hillmann as Tad

            Eric Esteban as Sushi Chef Sakamoto

            Rahman Kahn as Indian Restaurant Manager

            Kristen Wharton as Debbie Goldstein

            Jake Slichter as Les Deux Maitre D'

            Lisa Midden as Mayor's Aide

            Chris Perrons as Micelli Maitre D'

            Tim Goodwin as "Bottle" Manager

            Simon Needham as English Chef

            David McHaren as Fatted Calf Maitre D'

            Randy Molner as Chef Leon

            Nancy Barber as TV Reporter

            Jennifer Peña as Micelli Staffer

            Angela Freeman Walker as Big Mama

            Peter Curley as Food Critic Ted Bailey

            Roger Marks as Schmoolie

            George Cooper as Kid In Mall

            Thomas F. Wilson
            
            Kid Rock
            
            Tony Morales
            
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