Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuscia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 109 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
✓ Stars: Robin Williams, Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart
✓ Director: Danny DeVito, David Newman, Peter Macgregor-Scott, Margery Simkin, Skip Lievsay
The Death to Smoochy (2002) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Death to Smoochy (2002) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Death to Smoochy (2002) is staring with Robin Williams, Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Danny DeVito, David Newman, Peter Macgregor-Scott, Margery Simkin, Skip Lievsay juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.