Review of EDtv (1999) by Richard G — 31 May 2007

Far far better film than the Truman Show. Sadly overlooked.

This review of EDtv (1999) was written by Richard G on 31 May 2007.

EDtv has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Alex R (2,581) on 28 Jun 2012

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EDtv is precisely the kind of brisk, straightforward, amiable and accessible material that shows Howard’s skills to advantage…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 09 May 2012

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8/10 Highly overlooked Having not heard of this film until recently and not being too familiar with its concept but knowing it starred Matthew…

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By Spencer T (151) on 08 Jun 2014

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By Scottie T (96) on 13 May 2015

EdTV! I know this movie doesn't seem like it deserves 4 stars, but it really does. I was expecting way, way worse than the ratings on here…

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By Chris B (2,902) on 28 Jun 2014

Likable but overly antiseptic comedy…

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By Brad H (510) on 30 Dec 2013

I just watched this for the first time. It is a bit out of date, but it was interesting none-the-less…

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