Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Nay Nay B — 08 Jul 2011

Are you looking for a light-hearted comedy film to show your little 8 and 9 year olds like Dumb and Dumber or Ace Ventura, both also by Jim Carrey. This is not one of those movies. This is a movie that really isn't a comedy film, to me.

To me, this is a really dark thriller that isn't exactly disturbing like most people say, but just plain dark. Acting is by far the best acting I have ever seen in a Carrey film... and believe it or not, Jim Carrey isn't even the main star of this film, despite what people say as well as the name and the picture.

The true Matthew Broderick, who is an amazing actor. I must say that this film is underrated because of the fact that Jim Carrey isn't really known for this genera of comedy. Infact, you are quickly introduced to this as soon as he even appears on-screen and says his very first words.

.. okay, with the exception of "CAAAABBBLE GUUUUYYY!!!!!!!". This movie is funny, though, just a bit unsettling. This isn't a problem at all, with all of the classic scenes, this movie is definitely a film for die-hard Carrey fans, or fans of the genera (Dark-Humor).

Let's not forget Carrey's face when he slam dunked that basket-ball in slow motion while glass shattered all over his face while he did his epic victory scream. Or the time where he sung the Star Trek theme at the restaurant Medieval Times (you can't forget it, he goes like "brrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!" about 4 or 5 times before giving up).

Now, you may notice that I keep using the word "dark" in this review... but you don't understand, do you? The violence in this movie (despite being a comedy) is NOT slap-stick. The violence is intense and realistic.

The humor said is hurtful, such as being made fun of; and the actual plot is just plain dark. The Cable Guy (known as Chip, but there is a bizarre plot twist and mind-bender closer near the end; not exactly at the end, but about 50 minutes until the end.

) is a mentally disturbed freak who grew up with only one friend, the TV. His parents were very irresponsible, and he had a low IQ. He grew up to be, not a cable guy, but The Cable Guy (Th3, if you find that simpler).

There is also a side-plot that, of course, is quite dark and not funny (don't worry, it's not supposed to be), with the exception of the "Asian" part (I actually had to laugh and pause when I finally got it).

This movie is longer than Ace Ventura, but not as long as Dumb & Dumber; which is strange because, even at the rate it's going, it feels MUCH longer than both movies. Overall, not many people will like this movie.

I just happened to. Rent it from Blockbuster or Netflix, before you buy from MovieStop because this movie is really different.