Review of Joe's Apartment (1996) by Diana M — 26 Feb 2008

A woefully disgusting comedy which is a total assault on legitimate film.

This review of Joe's Apartment (1996) was written by Diana M on 26 Feb 2008.

Joe's Apartment has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Theodore B (78) on 24 Aug 2009

This was so funny when I saw this when I was younger. Purchased and re-watched and it's just epically amazing…

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By Sue S (215) on 06 May 2010

GROSS but a nice movie if ccockroaches could really sing and dance like that I am sure alot more people would be rich because record deal and…

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By Buu D (1) on 30 Apr 2010

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I am not quite sure how I feel about it. I want to like the singing bugs, but their voices are ridiculous…

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Based on an innovative short film made for MTV. Wacky comedy and songs. Jerry O'Connell arrives in NY and was robbed 3 times immediately…

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Campy movie but seriously funny! Dancing and dancing cockroaches are hilarious. Especially the water ballet in the toilet…

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By Justin A (642) on 30 Mar 2015

This film is... bad. There were lots of disturbing scenes and the sight of a bunch of roaches running around is kind of disgusting…

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By Jessica H (1,882) on 08 Apr 2013

They sing, they dance, it's what you would expect from MTV, but I like it…

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This feel good movie stands the test of time with a good plot, excellent special effects, live stop motion scenes using live roaches (disclaimer…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 29 Apr 2014

The animated cockroaches are a little skeevy to watch, but they have the best of intentions to help Joe straighten out his love life…

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