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Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

2002
Comedy
1h 49m
Fired in disgrace, kids show host Randolph Smiley finds himself out on the street, while his replacement Sheldon Mopes, finds himself on the fast track to success with a new hit show as the proud purple rhino Smoochy. But things take a turn for the worst when Sheldon finds out that some of the people that he works with, and some he doesn't know he's working for, are all in it for the money. Meanwhile, Randolph is slowly turning insane with his only thoughts focusing on killing Smoochy and getting back to his life of luxury. (imdb)

Directed by:

Danny DeVito

Screenwriter:

Adam Resnick

Starring:

Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, Catherine Keener, Robin Williams, Jon Stewart, Harvey Fierstein, Pam Ferris, Michael Rispoli, Vincent Schiavelli, Tracey Walter, Danny Woodburn, Angela Bullock

Genre:

Comedy

Countries:

Germany, UK, USA

Language:

English
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Death to Smoochy

2002
Comedy
1h 49m
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tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
97th
Robin Williams bakes penis shaped cookies, which are then pulled out of a bag in front of children on live TV. If you can't laugh at that, you are probably from Utah or something.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spamhead80spamhead80
Rated 14 Mar 2008
72
43rd
Oh, what this movie could have been! I'm still not sure how you can make a film about a jerkish ex-children's show star who plots the assassination of his successor boring, but this movie somehow manages to do just that. Given a C for the few scenes that are genuinely funny.
Rated 14 Mar 2008
duaneneitzelDuaneNeitzel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
52nd
Ignore the profession reviewers on this one; DeVito knows black humor. Flinch, laugh, enjoy!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
69th
A lot funnier that some will give it credit for.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
overratedoverrated
Rated 22 Feb 2017
38
30th
This should be great but everything misfires in some fashion, it's weird. Too much wide eyed wackiness from Williams & Norton, not enough cruelty.
Rated 22 Feb 2017
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 09 Aug 2012
73
52nd
Breathtakingly cynical, hilariously mean-spirited (albeit with a good heart) and with a great cast having a ball playing against type. It's a bit uneven - the conventional romance parts sag a little - but it's visually inventive and often very funny.
Rated 09 Aug 2012
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 23 Nov 2009
80
80th
I don't really remember this movie so well, but the few memories I have are fond: Ed Norton is brilliant as the idiot do-goody rhino, and Williams shines as the murderous, fallen-from-grace host of children's tv show. And there's always something interesting about someone who wishes the best of best - cutest of cute - ill well.
Rated 23 Nov 2009
catscandalCatScandal
Rated 20 Nov 2009
75
86th
This movie was an unexpected slice of genius. I'd heard it was dark, but it was a full-on classic noir, almost felt like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but even more biting. And the casting was simply genius, both Edward Norton and Robin Williams cast against type and turning in admirable performances. The art direction was great, the characters lovable... I can see why it flopped, but it's a damn shame, I'd love to see more from Resnick.
Rated 20 Nov 2009
jebJeb
Rated 02 Aug 2009
71
52nd
Okay, I'll bite. Death to Smoochy is actually very genuine and ingenious in the humor bureau, and is barely dry in the area. Norton is a conversant and professional actor while Williams becomes funny sometimes. With these two on the same stage, it makes it all the better. A good comedy from DeVito that shines and excels as one of the most underrated films of the decade.
Rated 02 Aug 2009
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 15 Jan 2009
80
62nd
Ahahaha.. I loved the sarcasm and cynicism in this movie to Death!
Rated 15 Jan 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 14 Jan 2009
44
18th
This could have been a cult classic on its premise alone, but went nowhere due to heinous pacing and strangely tepid acting from Norton.,
Rated 14 Jan 2009
wanderkidwanderkid
Rated 15 Dec 2008
68
19th
I enjoyed this. It's a little over the top, but I enjoyed it.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 25 Feb 2008
86
87th
Funny funny movie. I found myself laughing a lot during it. The sad thing was that I noticed I was the only person laughing. I am probably in the minority on this one.
Rated 25 Feb 2008
jwestjwest
Rated 19 Aug 2007
60
34th
Not as bad as some would lead you to believe, but far from good. Robin Williams' acting license should be revoked.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
ndkchkNdkchk
Rated 18 Aug 2007
70
48th
Edward Norton is great, the rest of the movie is more hit or miss.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
kindaj_dedKindaJ-ded
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
9th
The story sounds good. Edward Norton and Robin Williams as rival children's show characters? Sign me up! That's why its hard to pinpoint exactly why this movie is so awful. Oh, wait! It's not hard at all! I don't think I laughed once! Shame on you, Smoochy!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
50th
Hilarious! Perhaps my review is skewed due to the fact I'm forced to watch Barney and Mr. Rogers on a regular basis. Robin Williams' character has a twisted since of humor, but I love it!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tinythedoggtinythedogg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
A very original concept with some of the funniest scenes I have ever seen!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spin73SPiN73
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
26th
Offbeat and Quirky, this movie dealing with the seedy side of Children's television isn't for everyone, but is realatively entertaining. Edward Norton and Robin Williams turn in good performances.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mentoMento
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
80th
"You slept with Wally the Whale?" "THAR SHE BLOWS!" Best thing Robin Williams has done in a long time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
chiliChili
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
81st
Edward Norton can be one funny dude.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
amerigoamerigo
Rated 10 Aug 2007
53
6th
A big mess of wasted potential. It has the cast and the concept, but somehow it still ends up a revolting trainwreck.
Rated 10 Aug 2007
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 24 Jul 2007
43
42nd
Poorly executed. The idea was there, but Robin Williams just chews scenery like he's on a bulimia binge.
Rated 24 Jul 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Apr 2007
7
68th
Underrated!
Rated 17 Apr 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 20 Mar 2007
50
23rd
It has a potent beggining and interesting character development, but somehow manages to get boring as time goes by. Partial waste of clever plot and great talent al around.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
munchforeverMunchForever
Rated 26 Jan 2007
80
58th
Death to Smoochy almost has a dark comedy feel to it. Edward Norton and Robin Williams do a wonderful job. It'll definitely make you laugh.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 14 Dec 2006
68
72nd
A subversive comedy that tries to be a little *too* subversive. Director De Vito wouldn't know subtlety if it crept up on him.
Rated 14 Dec 2006
ashleylmashleylm
Rated 20 Aug 2024
55
40th
Watching a rhino-horned medieval maiden singing opera on ice isn't for everyone, but I appreciate the weirdness. So for me, it's problems aren't that it's too weird, or too over the top, but I think i'ts simply too long: the beginning is very strong, the middle goes soggy at about the one hour mark, and the ending mostly works but is also too long. So not as good as it could have been, but not the train wreck I expected.
Rated 20 Aug 2024
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 05 May 2022
50
8th
6monthsago+it'sacock!lol+makethinknaziforabit+kidstopsRsuicidethenallruntoElol+shelikeshimcuzkidsTVshowidol/hesnotacting-shebangednuffetc+Ealmostkillssomeone-endsupwithher
Rated 05 May 2022
croweycrowey
Rated 18 Nov 2021
65
56th
I loved this movie on the first watch, but must have been in a weird mood because neither of the 2 subsequent times was it very watchable. 65 stars is the average of 3 viewings. "Kidding" took this sort of vibe and executed it better, imo. But Norton is tragic and beautiful.
Rated 18 Nov 2021
macswellMacSwell
Rated 11 Sep 2020
75
72nd
Though largely maligned by critics upon its release, this is by far the best of DeVito’s misanthropic comedies. The premise is brilliant and the dialogue sharp, with a talented ensemble cast bringing a host of colourful characters to life in a pantomime world of showbiz nastiness.
Rated 11 Sep 2020
moviesky08moviesky08
Rated 15 Apr 2020
78
73rd
Sheldon: You can't change the world but you can make a dent.
Rated 15 Apr 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 14 Mar 2020
78
91st
Seen: 3. Over the top, but criminally underrated and my brand of humor. Robin Williams possibly at his most manically unhinged, and that is saying something.
Rated 14 Mar 2020
edwardedward
Rated 20 Dec 2018
2
14th
This is such an obvious, lazy satire. It's really not that clever. It's literally like watching Barney, but with all the obvious, stupid commentary that's going on in your mind the first time you see it said aloud. Ok. I get it. That joke can't last 2 hours.
Rated 20 Dec 2018
waterfirewaterfire
Rated 23 Sep 2018
80
72nd
I'm Rainbow fucking Randall
Rated 23 Sep 2018
sammysamsSammysams
Rated 20 Jul 2017
90
45th
Funny, suspenseful, and overall entertaining.
Rated 20 Jul 2017
ella_mayElla May
Rated 17 Apr 2016
60
19th
This movie was forgettable for something with quite a bit of weird imagery - I watched 75% of the movie before becoming sure I'd watched the whole thing before about 12 years ago. Jon Stewart is awful; it was Jon Stewart's bad acting that I finally recognized.
Rated 17 Apr 2016
carlosproCarlospro
Rated 27 Feb 2016
70
45th
Gosto da premissa
Rated 27 Feb 2016
michaelsmichaels
Rated 29 May 2015
30
10th
I have no idea who this was aimed for. Kids? Adults? Either way, it turned out be a bizarre mess.
Rated 29 May 2015
coveleskicoveleski
Rated 05 Sep 2014
50
7th
Some good jokes. Largely unmemorable.
Rated 05 Sep 2014
clark_novaClark Nova
Rated 14 Aug 2014
85
54th
I remember a day when this was on VHS everywhere. Rainbow fucking Randolph forever!
Rated 14 Aug 2014
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 12 Aug 2014
3
38th
A garish black comedy with a weird amount of heart. I'm not sure DeVito/Resnick could decide between mocking Sheldon for his squeaky-clean choir boy personality and admiring him for it all the same, but that's not necessarily a flaw. It's a lot easier to buy Norton when any ostensible edges have been totally sanded down, and Williams is a lot of fun as an unhinged nut. Not an unqualified success, but certainly unique.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
ocelotOcelot
Rated 19 Apr 2014
60
54th
Some fun ideas and decent performances that don't quite find their mark. Catherine Keener is gorgeous.
Rated 19 Apr 2014
susie_mauvesusie-mauve
Rated 10 Nov 2013
77
41st
Heey, sweet randomness! Nice intro into the mafia of children's entertainment and heroin addicted clowns. What else to expect from a film directed by Danny DeVito?
Rated 10 Nov 2013
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 03 Nov 2013
6
54th
After reading Thomas Pynchon's "essay" on Death to Smoochy and Jon Stewart (Essay: http://www.themodernword.com/pynchon/pynchon_essays_dailyshow.html) I decided to give it a shot. I know, I could be watching better movies, but when Edward Norton comes out in a fuchsia colored Rhino suit singing to a group of children "My Stepdad's not mean, he's just adjusting", I laughed pretty hard, and realized I couldn't kid myself: this movie is pretty damn funny. Not always, but it has its moments.
Rated 03 Nov 2013
movingmommamovingmomma
Rated 21 Sep 2013
17
16th
worst Edward Norton movie ever
Rated 21 Sep 2013
walkenrollWalkenRoll
Rated 17 Dec 2012
70
43rd
Decent. Robin Williams deserves more roles...I miss him.
Rated 17 Dec 2012
naurunauru
Rated 30 Nov 2012
32
23rd
Strange and dark. Robin Williams is not at his best here, and for the most part is not even funny. Edward Norton saves this film.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 05 Jul 2012
85
87th
When a great original premise gets done incredibly well you get a movie like Death to Smoochy. Great stuff.
Rated 05 Jul 2012
cotote2018Cotote2018
Rated 02 Jun 2012
43
3rd
I never really knew what a 1 joke movie was until I saw 'Death to Smoochy'
Rated 02 Jun 2012
stuie299stuie299
Rated 21 Apr 2012
75
45th
To borrow a line from the movie "its so f'd up in general that I'm having a hard time gauging if it was ok". Yes this movie is all over the place, but at the heart of the movie is an original concept worthy of some much earned laughs.
Rated 21 Apr 2012
minorsageMinorsage
Rated 03 Mar 2012
70
53rd
Crazy, fun.
Rated 03 Mar 2012
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 02 Mar 2012
37
32nd
Did we really need Robin Williams in this movie to, uh, you know.... be Robin Williams? It's not enough that this movie is totally jarring with its mismash of tone and mostly poor humor.
Rated 02 Mar 2012
glmglm
Rated 06 Feb 2012
44
10th
44.250
Rated 06 Feb 2012
kojilessKojiless
Rated 29 Jan 2012
60
65th
A healthy dose of black humor that could have been better if it had had the (cock and) balls to cross line a few more times than it actually did. Unfortunately, a lot of the jokes seemed like they were toned down for younger viewers...when it was obvious that's not who the movie was made for.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 31 Jul 2011
37
18th
The concept has potential and the movie has some strong ideas, but it flubs the execution. None of the performances are particularly bad, but tonally the movie is all over the place and a lot of it just comes off feeling... awkward. It's the kind of movie that seems like it would have been a lot of fun to make, but isn't much fun to watch.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 23 Jul 2011
88
87th
IT'S A COCK!!!!
Rated 23 Jul 2011
codyhopkinscodyhopkins
Rated 19 Mar 2011
90
35th
So underrated.
Rated 19 Mar 2011
bavafreakBavafreak
Rated 18 Feb 2011
75
49th
Underrated comedy; not a total success, but it has some real laughs peppered throughout.
Rated 18 Feb 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 15 Dec 2010
20
41st
"Much like Robin Williams, Death to Smoochy has already reached its expiration date." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 15 Dec 2010
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 27 Nov 2010
85
86th
Underrated. During Robin Williams brief "dark" period.
Rated 27 Nov 2010
forehead1forehead1
Rated 06 Nov 2010
70
88th
A good cast whose performances grow on you throughout, Norton deserves a mention but it's Williams who steals the show, his embittered former entertainer consistently providing the biggest laughs. Certainly not perfect (the romance could have been left out, the writing more polished) but amusing and different enough to warrant your time. Manages to retain the overall sweetness of its subject matter too, even while making plenty of digs at its expense.
Rated 06 Nov 2010
zephonithZephonith
Rated 24 Oct 2010
75
71st
Contains one of the funniest movie sex scenes.
Rated 24 Oct 2010
spanksSpanks
Rated 30 Sep 2010
55
45th
Very forgettable... I think I found a role that I didn't like Ed Norton in.
Rated 30 Sep 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
62
30th
Odd, mean spirited "comedy".
Rated 21 Sep 2010
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 29 Aug 2010
68
40th
Not nearly as bad as I was lead to believe it would be. In fact, I actually enjoyed most of it. However, the tone was all over the map. As is usually the case when there are many opposing forces pulling something strongly in many different directions at once, the end result is that nothing really goes anywhere at all. Or you go ice skating? Death to Smoochy was many things, but was ultimately a middling as a movie.
Rated 29 Aug 2010
broodfath3rBroodfath3r
Rated 18 Jul 2010
80
89th
i really enjoyed this movie. For how ridiculous the plot is.... i was very entertained. Seeing Edward Norton play such a nice guy after watching american history X was shocking.... great actor
Rated 18 Jul 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 23 Feb 2010
40
4th
This was supposed to be a madcap satirical look at the entertainment biz but it just falls flat. The ensemble cast was meant to be interesting but it's annoying instead because it seems like every performance was a blunt instrument hitting you over the head screaming "hey it's supposed to be so bad it's good, don't you get it??"
Rated 23 Feb 2010
piratejerkpiratejerk
Rated 05 Feb 2010
7
39th
it's got a really cool crazy style that kind of mimics the intensity and surrealism of children's television but it burns up fast and ends up feeling like you've been watching it for far longer than you have. very cool movie though and i'd recommend it.
Rated 05 Feb 2010
clopinetteClopinette
Rated 02 Nov 2009
50
10th
Meh. I don't know what else to say. If you ask me it doesn't deserve all the bad rap it gets, but it isn't very memorable and it didn't leave much of an impression on me. I did enjoy Edward Norton's performance though. That rhino costume really brings out the color of his eyes.
Rated 02 Nov 2009
venturaventura
Rated 12 Sep 2009
60
35th
Okay, so the plot unfolds in a cliché manner, but who cares? I laughed! If you have kind of a sick sense of humor, you'll enjoy this. Plus, Edward Norton is good! He does some very goofy faces he's never done before, and his acting is top notch.
Rated 12 Sep 2009
ahmed413ahmed413
Rated 01 Sep 2009
75
50th
Surprisingly good.
Rated 01 Sep 2009
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 10 Aug 2009
75
91st
ger; [Tötet Smoochy]; der tv-clown smiley wird gefeuert und durch ein violettes nielpferd ersetzt, doch smiley will seinen sendeplatz zurück und schwört rache.
Rated 10 Aug 2009
bsemischBsemisch
Rated 01 Aug 2009
100
94th
This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Norton and Williams are amazing, in an interesting, creative and down-right hilarious movie.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 18 Jul 2009
45
13th
I know people who love this film, but i just don't get why.
Rated 18 Jul 2009
draven88draven88
Rated 05 Jul 2009
86
33rd
" i'm gonna go take a dump!"
Rated 05 Jul 2009
murravenerMurravener
Rated 04 May 2009
74
34th
It has its humorous moments, but it comes off with too much parody and not enough genuine humor. I'm surprise actors the caliber of Norton and Williams agreed to the script but the made the most the could of it.
Rated 04 May 2009
dewalldewall
Rated 23 Feb 2009
63
23rd
Been awhile
Rated 23 Feb 2009
ewp805ewp805
Rated 14 Feb 2009
80
72nd
Quite the interesting movie. Lots of fun to watch. "Look kids, it's a rocket ship!!!"
Rated 14 Feb 2009
friscalatefriscalate
Rated 01 Feb 2009
90
50th
Very, very funny. Norton and Williams are fantastic.
Rated 01 Feb 2009
hedphursthedphurst
Rated 31 Jan 2009
65
57th
While watching this movie, I kept seeing Edward Norton in the big purple suit, and expecting him to morph into his character from American History X and start beating up minorities. There's something disturbing about the whole Barney-type children's show anyways, and they definitely play that up in this movie with good results.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
xaddictxaddict
Rated 28 Jan 2009
85
93rd
This is extremely beautiful. The cast work perfectly together and each of them fits the movie. The plot and script are very well done. Sometimes the movie just makes you laugh and you don't really know why. Edward Norton, Catherine Keener and Robin Williams SHINE! It's very original, quite real and the character played by Norton is lovely and heartwarming. It's a love-it-or-hate-it movie. I loved it!
Rated 28 Jan 2009
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 31 Dec 2008
80
79th
Different role for Ed Norton than normal (was kinda like a guy I work with which was weird). Robin Williams is pretty damned goo in this
Rated 31 Dec 2008
jxwheejxwhee
Rated 22 Dec 2008
70
36th
It's weird but in a good way. To me at least. Your mileage may vary.
Rated 22 Dec 2008
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 15 Nov 2008
85
98th
Rainbows and penis cookies - 'nuf said
Rated 15 Nov 2008
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
87
45th
funny. love Jack
Rated 14 Oct 2008
purgatospurgatos
Rated 09 Aug 2008
50
16th
I forgot that I'd seen this movie. It's okay, but ah... not very memorable.
Rated 09 Aug 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 31 Jul 2008
99
99th
What a film! Who knew Danny DeVito could direct!!! Even more politically incorrect than "the Producers" which I thought was impossible. Robin Williams is awesome here as well. I'm tracking it down on DVD as I type
Rated 31 Jul 2008
critiquerscritiquers
Rated 05 Apr 2008
65
45th
WTF... weird fun... i felt really dirty after it was over though... like sex with hooker who turned out to be a transvestite... its not gay if we both think they are a girl...
Rated 05 Apr 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 31 Mar 2008
95
97th
A funny and intelligent comedy of dark humor that satirize the tv shows.
Rated 31 Mar 2008
adrianicsAdrianics
Rated 30 Jan 2008
68
33rd
I'll never understand all the hate for this movie... I think that a racket for charity organisations is fucking hilarious.
Rated 30 Jan 2008
chakravochakravo
Rated 05 Jan 2008
60
16th
Still pretty fucked up the second time around.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
infamous639infamous639
Rated 13 Nov 2007
80
18th
An alright movie, Catherine Keener % Edward Norton manage to save the movie from extinction with their wonderful performances.
Rated 13 Nov 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
50
22nd
Parts are horribly unfunny, but some parts work pretty well .
Rated 16 Sep 2007
masterkazooMasterKazoo
Rated 04 Sep 2007
95
84th
Death to Smoochy is a movie about a bottom of the barrel entertainer who is hired to replace a crooked tv child entertainer. His show takes off but he soon discovers that the business is not what he thought. Great cast, original story, and a great movie.
Rated 04 Sep 2007
galnigalni
Rated 01 Sep 2007
50
15th
Two great actors wasted on this poor movie
Rated 01 Sep 2007
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 31 Aug 2007
75
37th
This is hilarious. Robin Williams like you've never seen him before.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
fyngyrzfyngyrz
Rated 30 Aug 2007
9
62nd
Very good. Very dark.
Rated 30 Aug 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
35
35th
Wierd, Olayish comedy.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
7th
I missed the point in this one. Some people think it's pretty good, so you'll have to watch it and decide for yourself. Can't help you out here, sorry.
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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