A movie about movies isn’t a new thing, but Christopher Guest gets it right. From celebrity gossip shows to oscar buzz, Guest portrays the entire film industry with the irreverence it deserves. Like most of his movies my initial reaction was that I wanted more and it does seem to end abruptly and quite weakly, maybe that was the point. Anything Guest and crew does usually warrants a second and third watch to really appreciate the subtleties. My favorite part has to be the “access hollywood” type show hosted by Chuck Porter and Cindy Martin, played by Fred Willard and Jane Lynch respectively. Guest minimizes himself in this movie and I believe it is to the film’s detriment. I definitely felt it was missing something and it was that element that he brings. The movie is definitely worth seeing if you are headed to the theaters. And if you don’t see a lot of movies in the theaters, definitely rent it. Twice.
I would put it at the bottom of the list of Christopher Guest Films. My dad enjoyed Best in Show, he would have slept throug this one.