Review of Idle Hands (1999) by Gio P — 21 Jun 2009

A nice teen comedy with funny Raimi-esque gags.

This review of Idle Hands (1999) was written by Gio P on 21 Jun 2009.

Idle Hands has generally received mixed reviews.

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Pretty crappy movie. Seth Greens funny, Jessica Alba is god awful, and its really not that good in general…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 16 Apr 2013

Anyone that watches this movie because they want to be scared or they are expecting some slapstick comedy, will be disappointed…

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By Adam C (1,312) on 17 Apr 2017

This movie was so funny maybe because it was so dumb…

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By Waleed A (914) on 06 Dec 2016

Not hilarious but pretty funny and creative. goes where you don't expect it to. fun horror comedy (about 3 viewings)…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 13 Feb 2015

Surprised to see alba in this, good fun over the top film. good to se Seth Green. Not amazing but one of those films that entertains regardless…

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By Mike N (816) on 25 Feb 2014

Though sometimes stupid and only frightens a 10 years old, but it is still worth a shot and features some gags…

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