Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Barry K — 25 Apr 2012

Carrey's first wrong step in his career.

This review of The Cable Guy (1996) was written by Barry K on 25 Apr 2012.

The Cable Guy has generally received positive reviews.

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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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Idk why people hate this movie it's probably because it's a dark comedy but this movie is really good because this could really happen to someone…

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The Cable Guy is a great comedy with elements of drama. Definitely one of Jim Carrey's best roles…

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The Cable Guy is a seriously under-appreciated film and one of Carrey's best…

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

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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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Funny and undoubtedly entertaining to boot, The Cable Guy sparks Jim Carrey's comedic talents mixing his enjoyable energy with some newly acquired…

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