Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Jeffrey B — 08 Jun 2012

Not Carrey's best "ohhh Billy".

This review of The Cable Guy (1996) was written by Jeffrey B on 08 Jun 2012.

The Cable Guy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jamie C (1,664) on 29 Jul 2016

People say this is one of his worst well I love it, Ok it's not the Jim we know and love in it but come on there are worse films than this…

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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 Jeff C (866) on 23 Oct 2017

Sorry World! Jim Carrey is awesome in his role (of being Jim Carrey). Not for everyone but after a few viewings it all comes together…

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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 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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That said, Carrey's wild-eyed performance as a lonely and disturbed cable TV installer occasionally verges on brilliance…

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