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Best In Show (2000) Warner Bros. 1 hr. 27 mins. Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean and Fred Willard Directed By: Christopher Guest Best In Show Rating:  
E-MAIL GIANCARLO DE LISI Comedies are usually the hardest films to write. That is possibly the reason why we have so many of them out there. Yet, 'Best in Show' is somewhat different compared to the comedies presented to us usually. This film directed by Christopher Guest (Almost Heroes, Waiting for Guffman) was for a large part improvised according to the film's documentary and is quite different from today's standards. The Mayflower Kennel Dog Show is the Super Bowl of dog shoes; and in documentary style this film showcases the incredibly over-the-top preparations the dog owners take part in for this show. The film constantly cuts from interviews with these zany characters to actual interactive footage shot while on their way to the dog show. All in documentary style that a person who is uneducated about the film can easily mistake for a genuine documentary. This film contains an all-star cast that includes actors who really know how to act and that capture the essence of each scene. This film is lined with scene after scene of hilarious bits focusing upon these characters and the manner in which they handle their canines like minor deities. Director Christopher Guest also takes part as one of the major characters in this film. He plays Harlan Pepper; a fishing-store owner who travels to the Kennel Dog Show in his Winnebago in hopes of capturing the championship. He is just one of the many developed and layered characters that is simply a joy to watch. Other characters include Parker Posey as a sexually deprived nagging wife who becomes insane with anger after losing her dog's toy. Eugene Levy plays the part of terribly jealous husband born with two left feet to Catherine O'Hara who plays his wife who cannot stop running into men she slept with in the past. Other characters include Michael McKean who plays a homosexual dog owner who steals the movie away from the others when sharing scenes with his male companion during the film's many interview sequences. And watch for Fred Willard who takes the art of improvisation to new heights as the dog's shows color commentator. As far as breaking new ground is concerned, this film does not. As aforementioned, it is unconventional and different from others but in the end is a different film with regular results. This film does contain elements that most films do not such as richly textured characters and great acting, but at it's heart cannot break free from the monotonous tone a documentary usually brings with it. Even though it is a mock documentary that does not take itself seriously, it still is a bit over-the-top. Resulting in a different and unconventional film that will best be viewed once, but not regretted at all. Click here to comment on this review or post your own thoughts. Giancarlo De Lisi © TheWorldJournal.com |
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