October 29, 2009
It doesnt seem as funny as it was when I was little & watched it on Cable TV
Blake Clark, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bruce Baum
Dark comedy about an alcoholic clown framed for murder.
DVD Release Date: April 4, 2000
Stats: 188 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (188)
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September 18, 2009I really enjoyed this; it's definitely no perfect, and could use some polish (and a better score)...But thanks to the great cast of comedians let loose to do pretty much what they want, this movie wound up being much more enjoyable than expected. Worth a rental for some hilarious...( read more)
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December 2, 2008A terrible movie that amused me greatly. It's a pretty hilarious look at the "party clown" world, and the lives behind these guys who apparently, never take off the costume.
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September 6, 2008Seeing Mrs. Brady as a clown trollop--that and the car :) Fun stuff, especially with the mimes.
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August 24, 2008Clowns, but faces ir voices :) you'll recognize in this hysterical clown comedy NOT made for kids! Bobcat's best performance IMO!:)
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June 4, 2008Very stupid. But if your creeped out by clowns, this will scare you!! EVERYONE'S a clown!!
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February 26, 2008A really boring movie. Defintaly not the worst movie I have ever seen but is probably right there with my top 10. No humor, tons of cursing, and no real plot make this movie, as much as I wanted too like it, worthless.
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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