Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Lawrence Toppman for Charlotte Observer — 09 Aug 2015
Not funny enough to be a successful comedy and not coherent enough to be taken seriously, the latest film to star the talented Jim Carrey is a baffling combination of Ace Ventura, Pet Detective and Cape Fear, a misguided attempt to extend the actor's range by having him play someone who is demented and dangerous.
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This review of The Cable Guy (1996) was written by Lawrence Toppman and published by Charlotte Observer on 09 Aug 2015.
The Cable Guy has generally received positive reviews.
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