Review of UHF (1989) by Kevin N — 07 May 2013
Like a living, breathing Weird Al song, this is silly, irreverent and gaudy in all the best and worst possible ways. I can think of a dozen reasons to hate this movie, but it still inexplicably holds a warm place in my heart.
The paper-thin plot, for example, is really only there to serve as a vehicle from one skit or song to the next, like the host of a feature-length variety show. Al must have mingled with the right circles on the comedy scene, though, because an odd blend of before-they-weres fill out UHF's cast: Fran Drescher, Victoria Jackson and an especially hyperactive, scene-stealing Michael Richards would all go on to bigger things later in life.
It's a cult comedy in the same vein as The Kentucky Fried Movie, in that it does its thing without a care in the world, but outside of a few timeless gags and a huge spoonful of heart, it's not really all that good.
This review of UHF (1989) was written by Kevin N on 07 May 2013.
UHF has generally received positive reviews.
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