Rate It
|
||||||||||||||||
Rating Averages
My Friends |
Not rated. () |
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
All Flixster |
(532) |
444 |
2099 |
Female |
(200) |
166 |
789 |
Male |
(332) |
278 |
1309 |
More Like This
If you liked this, then you'll also probably like...
Got another recommendation for someone who liked this movie? Add it to the list!
Got an opinion? Use the buttons to vote on all the suggestions people have added.
If lots of people vote, the best suggestions will rise to the top.
| The Sure Thing (100%) |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| The Ladies Man (75%) |
|
|
| Jack and Sarah (100%) |
|
|
Plot:
This underground comedy pairs two well-known actors with unique comic timing between them in a story of pursuing dreams amidst harsh realities. Two luckless life-long friends and suddenly unemployed s...( read more 
)
Meet Other Fans
Recent Reviews
-
MCT:September 19, 2008Ivan and Josh have grown up together, playing ball and being co-named the most likely to succeed. But, they haven't succeeded, by their standards - not yet. They leave their jobs as security guards after getting caught having and videotaping a party on the premises. Videotaping, it seems, has always been a hobby. Josh, in particular, has an eye for the most up-to-date, cheesy 80s effects that could be generated at the time. Josh is the talent, and Ivan is the manager of the operation. They luck into sharing a loft free of rent and put out their shingle for Video Aces. Their goal is to make music videos, but along the way they find various other jobs, from videotaping living wills to capturing the happenings of local political events. Their big break comes when a band they have taped is killed in a most unlikely way. The video they made is aired in remembrance, bringing them attention and acclaim. They want to use their new power for good, helping boyhood music idols find the fame they richly deserve. Before they can enjoy the success, though, they must tie up some loose ends.
Mo Fuzz: "All good things come in threes.
Josh Tager: It's not good things. It's celebrity deaths that come in threes."
Cusack and Robbins are delightful as Ivan and Josh. Cusack reminds us why he is one of the funniest and quirkiest actors in movies today. With his pencil-thin moustache and slicked-back hairstyle, he's like a cheap version of John Waters. His character is set in his own little world, trying hard to achieve respect that will never come, at least not with that moustache. Robbins plays a more geeky character who is shy and meek, but has a rip-roaring streak in him. Robbins has shown that he has the stuff of great comedy. -
MCT:November 6, 2007This film embodies the kind of thing the 80's came to resemble and tyipfy at it's worst. Rated highly by some frilly shirt wearing, former filo-fax carrying, Duran duran loving 80's enthusiasts- but not me. Relevant only as an example of cinematic kitsch.
-
MCT:August 14, 2007This movie is horrible and stupid. It makes no sense how the two main characters can afford to make any videos and how they even know how to use any effects, since they do not have a computer around. I don't know, I just lost interest instantly in this cheesy, stupid movie. The only decent thing about it is Cusack's moustache and Robbins' glasses - they both look hilarious.
Also - This is the same director as "Car 54: Where Are You?" If that tells you anything. -
MCT:December 31, 2006
"Everybody loves Menudo!" (and John Cusack and Tim Robbins). Look for Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys at the end.
-
MCT:December 30, 2006One of the funniest frickin' movies I've ever seen that also contains one of the funniest frickin' TV COMMERCIALS I've ever seen. How can you beat that?
-
MCT:December 19, 2006
Good parody of the late 80's music video scene. Cusack & Robbins help raise this film from " Oh yeah -- I remember that movie" status to cult classic.
-
MCT:September 29, 2006Sometimes very funny, a lot of the time it was absolutely nuts. My favorite part was the sobriety test
-
MCT:September 16, 2006It was funny, had to stop it a few times to watch tv, but finally finished watching it. The music was great and the Swanky Mode's music was pretty catchy!
-
MCT:March 30, 2006
A little known underground film that is very weird yet completely addicting at the same time. Plus it features two of my favourite actors.
-
MCT:March 17, 2006
The movie itself is all over the place, but still enjoyable; mostly due to the great chemistry between Cusack and Robbins in 'before they made it big' roles.
Comments
This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Tapeheads" !
