The Cable Guy (1996)

You won't be disappointed!

Absolutely the worst movie.

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

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!

I just have to say I love this film. I have heard it be called Carrey's worst film and I couldn't disagree more. It is one of my favorites of his and I think it is completely underrated. It is important to remember this isn't a straight up comedy but rather a comedic psychological thriller so it isn't about having non stop laughs but rather an interesting story with occasional laughs. I love its darker/twisted story and all the actors pull their weight. I think Jim Carrey is great in this and gives his character a good level of depth so that he isn't just 2D wacky character but one with a deeper reason behind his eccentric behavior. All in all I recommend people watch this with a more open mind and without coming into it expecting it to be a typical Carrey comedy.

I have to say, Jim Carrey really did a good job in playing a criminal cable guy! He would honestly make you laugh even if some his jokes were definitely uncalled for. Matthew Broderick was good too as he can also play a very stressed out businessman who is trying to get his love life sorted and having to come across a cable guy freak! Man, I would hate to have a hard life like that!I was surprised to see Ben Stiller hasn't acted in this movie but he was shown as a criminal on television, I found that rather odd to be honest. He was the director or this right? So then, why couldn't act in this movie at all? He would make it even better in my opinion! I didn't find the ending very realistic, I would've thought that the cable guy would die from that fall because believe me, anyone would! Ben Stiller should've either killed off the character or get him arrested by the police. It would've been better to be honest.I suggest anyone who is a hardcore Jim Carrey fan to watch this!

The Cable Guy (1996): Dir: Ben Stiller / Cast: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal: Demonstration of what can happen if parents allow their children to be babysat by the TV. Title regards attachment and the cable represents a person. After marriage problems Matthew Broderick moves into a new place and hooked up with free cable by the cable guy. Broderick cannot get rid of him as he makes repeated visits and calls often. After politely calling off the friendship he goes to jail for equipment found in his home. At one point the cable guy sings "Somebody to Love" while Broderick is seduced by a prostitute. There is also tasteless game that Broderick's parents are pulled into. Director Ben Stiller delivers upon the message but it plainly isn't funny. He previously made Reality Bites, which is a different style film. Carrey is miscast and largely predictable and too silly. Broderick's role is more believable for his dilemma is one that viewers may relate to. Leslie Mann plays Broderick's girlfriend in what amounts to a standard role. Jack Black also appears as a friend of Broderick's. George Segal and Diane Baker have the thankless roles of Broderick's victimized parents. Energetic visual style adds to the mood but potential message of dysfunctional relationships is devoid within a screenplay that isn't worth plugging into. Score: 5 ½ / 10