Review of Freddy Got Fingered (2001) by Brendan N — 08 Jun 2017

The gross out comedy is way too over the top, very fitting to Greens comedy style. The graphic content is overbearing and the first 10 minutes will test what your capable of watching. I liked the zany character moments and underneath a lot of this is a funny movie but you have to deal with Green.

Rip Torn is great as the father dealing with a son who is testing him every step of the way. The film finally climbs away from Green in the middle and Torn is the shining light that really saves this film.

The film is disgusting and the swansong to Greens tiny movie career, you really sense he had complete creative control here. He was provided free range and while most people would artistically challenge themselves, Green just disturbs the watcher with endless unwatchable humour.

You can argue that the film is terrible but if Green had dialled himself back this film could have worked. It's the pitch black humour that never works, it just doesn't belong here, it's forced and makes zero sense.

Don't watch if you have a weak stomach or don't know Greens comedy style, critics unfairly reviewed this alongside the worst of the worst but its definitely not in that category. I'm somewhat impressed this film was made at all and it shows the height of Greens comedy and its downfall.

10-06-2017.