Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Jen M — 05 Jun 2015

This Jim Carrey is intriguing. I like it.

This review of The Cable Guy (1996) was written by Jen M on 05 Jun 2015.

The Cable Guy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Danny M (606) on 01 Feb 2017

Bit shit. Didn't like this film. Didn't film it funny like the rest of Jim carrey performances. Also has voice gets really old and annoying fast…

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By Ryan Gilbey (367) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 12 Dec 2018

It barely matters that The Cable Guy fails [to satirize TV], because it is crammed with other pleasures, not least Carrey, who lets us glimpse…

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By Tim W (1,375) on 18 Feb 2016

The Cable Guy is a fantastic Comedy, Jim Carrey's best comedic work and second only to, maybe, The Truman Show as his finest film regardless…

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By Jaime W (40) on 29 Sep 2016

Thankfully this underrated classic has gotten more love and attention over the years. It's a genius project…

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By Brenda B (151) on 12 May 2017

I didn't like it. The stalker part especially made it creepy for no reason. Larry the cable guy now that was funny…

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By Galvy F (486) on 20 Aug 2017

(4.5 out of 6) When we can see there is plenty of content on tv that connects us to all of the best entertainment has to offer to connect ourselves…

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By Sam J (457) on 19 Sep 2018

Comedic, Twisted and utterly bizarre, the cable guy leaves viewers entertained throughout…

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By Mahmus (190) on 25 Sep 2020

Time has been kind to this movie. This was not bad at all. In fact, it was really damn good…

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By Malcolm Johnson (219) for Hartford Courant (284) on 12 Dec 2018

For those with an appetite for Carrey and an admiration for Stiller, their zany collaboration will prove both funny and provocative…

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By Brian S (2,291) on 29 Sep 2016

Thankfully this underrated classic has gotten more love and attention over the years. It's a genius project…

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