Review of Joe Somebody (2001) by Mikael E — 19 Apr 2007

I read critics reviews of this film and see terms like 'bland', 'vanilla', 'so-so', 'conventional', and I wonder if that's why I avoid the Comedy aisle at the video store.

Too many filmakers (and critics?) seem to believe that a comedy must be big, loud, rude and stupid to be successful. In strictly financial terms maybe they're right. But frankly I dreaded watching this film for that very reason.

So why did I watch it? Because I had to. I was searching for a clip on identity and appearance to use at work. I didn't find anything long enough to use - but by the time the movie was over I was really glad I'd seen it.

It was a gentle, sweet, simple, warm, funny, lovely film. And that is quite okay with me. :).