A Night at the Roxbury With Jim Carey Im Blue
secretly wonderful
I'm going out on a limb here. I've just bombed "Joe Dirt," and now I'm going to do an about-face on modern comedies and argue that "A Night at the Roxbury" is brilliant. Most critics didn't see a distinction between these two bombs, but I do.
Comedy oftentimes depends on suffering. Comic protagonists always take a beating, and we either laugh with them, or at them, or maybe we laugh not at all because we couldn't care less. The essential question is, are the protagonists of "A Night at the Roxbury" lovable losers or just totally annoying dweebs who deserve all the grief they get?
You know my answer already. I love the Butabi brothers. They have a strong fraternal bond, they're obsessed with Emilio Estevez, and they can't get any play. What's not to love?
Dan Hedaya is great as the brothers' disgruntled dad, and Chazz Palminteri does a hilarious cameo as an entrepreneur obsessed with ass-grabbing. Richard Grieco demonstrates a remarkable sense of humor about himself by allowing the Butabis to build him up as a big celebrity, when the joke is obviously that he's a total has-been. What a sport, eh?
Nice song, too. I like this stupid movie. Really, I do.
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Funny movie!
This movie was better than I expected! These two are such dorks, but that is what's funny! The outfits, the attitude, the car are all part of the comedy too. Best part: "Is that a mirror in your pocket, because I can see myself in your pants." Also the spoof of Jerry Maguire is great too. Watch if you are in the mood for a good comedy with funny humor.
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Did I Like This Movie? no.......YES!!!
This was an awsome movie! Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell are awsome in this movie! It is amazing how they can do the head bob walking!! This movie had everything! Laughs, tears, head bobbing, clubs, romance...............SCORE! I would love to go to a club where the inside looks like the outside, and the outside looks like the inside. I recommend this movie to everyone! That's right.. everyone! 9.2/10
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Great and really funny movie.
"What's up?" - Either you love it or you hate it. Actually to me Roxbury is one of my favourites. Of course the two guys are hilarious - but that's what they're supposed to be. This movie is full of great innuendos to disco chicks ("Is this your first time?"), to stupid and bored upper class people ("Do you like my new chin? Is it better than last years?") and to some movies ("You had me at hello!"). Even after watching it the 3rd or 4th time you still can discover some new hints and gags.
It's a funny movie but certainly not dumb!
Emilioooooh!
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always makes me laugh
I love this movie!! Everytime I see it I laugh. I love SNL and Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell are two of my favorite cast members. I think the movie is a lot funnier than the skit on SNL. Will Ferrell is funny in any role he plays and Chris Kattan is so cute. One of the funniest things about this movie was how Doug (Kattan) and Steve (Ferrell) act so dumb. Especially Steve. And I think it's sweet how they love each other so much. And not many brothers are like that!! Emily (Molly Shannon) got on my nerves. She turned out to be this whole different person when she and Steve finally got together. I can't stand people like that. Anyways. This movie is funny and cute and great entertainment. A must see for any Saturday Night Live fan. (Like me!!) Well, talk to you later and thanks for reading my review!! Bye!!
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Dumb & Dumber At The Disco
Here's another modern-day comedy which automatically means two things: lots of sex jokes and stupid-but-harmless characters.
This "dumb and dumber" movie featuring two geeks who want to enter a disco and later want to own one.....all to get chicks, of course.
It does feature some very good disco music; somewhat likable leads; an entertaining supporting cast - from the parents (Dan Hedyaa and Loni Anderson are a hoot!) to the bimbos to the exercise trainer. The movie also is short, which was a good move. You can only take so much of these idiot Butabi brothers, played by Will Ferrell and Chris Kataan.
This gets a little sappy at the end when the brothers feud, but overall it's a pretty good lightweight comedy with a good share of laughs.
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Funny movie with a great storyline!
I reluctantly rented this movie for my husband. He wanted to see it at the theatre but I didn't want to - I had never seen SNL (which DOES make a difference. If you don't know the skit, you don't really 'get it'). So one night I picked up some movies, including this one - and I became hooked!
I could NOT stop laughing. I thought it was so funny. I loved their clothes and their hair looked great. Since then I've seen this movie a million times!
One of the things I liked best about this movie is that it really WAS tastefully done. There was virtually no swearing in it, and no sex scenes (which disgust me). It almost seems like they were discouraging vulgarity...I had to respect Chris Kattan when his 'one night stand' (Eliza Donovan) said "Yeah, yeah, yeah. Joanie loves Chachi. But does Chachi give a flying - f*** about Joanie?" He kind of looked at her and made a face that showed he was turned off by her language.
I would actually feel comfortable enough to let my 2 year old see it (which she has and she's decided she has a crush on 'Crissattan'.)
The boys come from a close-knit family with money. But somehow, they don't see any of it. They look nice when they go out and it's cool to see brothers who are so close. Will Ferrell is a tremendous talent. The music is AWESOME! :)
I cannot STAND Molly Shannon. I don't even understand how she got on SNL in the first place. She is just AWFUL. She's unattractive, perverted, and all of her characters on SNL just seem to be the same.
In all, this was a terrific movie. I loved it! Just watch it with an open mind and remember that it's a SILLY COMEDY, not an Academy Award Winner!
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The film that defined a generation!!
I love this film!! It was funny, visually exciting, and the best soundtrack since "Saturday Night Fever." In fact this film is similar to "Saturday Night Fever" in the way that it helped define a part of popular culture.
Anyone that is not already going to dance clubs should, first, see this film, second, get to the nearest hot night club and dance to the sounds that were so well presented in this film. I promise, you won't regret it.
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Butabi Brothers + Richard Grieco = HILARITY!
Oh my god, this is one of the funniest movies ever made. The Butabi brothers, who are always funny as loser clubbers in the SNL skits, prove to be just as funny with their pathetic personal lives. The 80's references in this movie are a huge source of hilarity, with the zenith being Richard Grieco's role. ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE should see this movie as soon as possible, since it is by far one of the greatest I have ever seen.
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funny as hell movie
a night at the roxbury is a head bobbing halirious ride. when steve butabi (will ferrell) and doug butabi (chris kattan)relize that they cant get into the roxbury there bumbed,but the inoying emily sanderson (molly shannon) trys to get steve to forget about it so he will go out with her. kahmeel butabi (dan hedaya) doesnt even want them to go out to clubs.when they run into there idle richard grieco (richard grieco) he takes the butabies into the roxbury where there life will be drenched with the thought of having there own club.doug and steves mom (loni anderson doesnt mind them going out every night.when they get to the roxbury the meet all sorts of new people like the owner mr. zidere (chazz palminteri),the girl club hoppers cambi (elisa donovan and vivica (gigi race)the limo driver dooey (collin quinn),the greedy priest (mark mckinny).of course theres the people that doug and steve do know like the high school friend craig (lochlyn munro) the lamp store owner mr. sanderson (dwayne hickman), and the credit vicson (meredith scott lynn)plus a dance till you drop soundtrack.after watching a night at the roxbury you will be asking your self what is love?
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funny as hell movie
a night at the roxbury is a head bobbing hilarious ride. when steve butabi (will ferrell) and doug butabi (chris kattan)realize that they cant get into the roxbury there bumbed,but the annoying emily sanderson (molly shannon) trys to get steve to forget about it so he will go out with her. kahmeel butabi (dan hedaya) doesnt even want them to go out to clubs.when they run into there idle richard grieco (richard grieco) he takes the butabies into the roxbury where there life will be drenched with the thought of having there own club.doug and steves mom (loni anderson doesnt mind them going out every night.when they get to the roxbury the meet all sorts of new people like the owner mr. zidere (chazz palminteri),the girl club hoppers cambi (elisa donovan and vivica (gigi race)the limo driver dooey (collin quinn),the greedy priest (mark mckinny).of course theres the people that doug and steve do know like the high school friend craig (lochlyn munro) the lamp store owner mr. sanderson (dwayne hickman), and the credit vicson (meredith scott lynn)plus a dance till you drop soundtrack.after watching a night at the roxbury you will be asking your self what is love?
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10 thumbs up
THIS MOVIE IS GREAAAAAAAAAT! i guarantee you'll be laughing throughout the movie. I'v read some reviews about this movie and i can't help but wonder why people say its horrible? Maybe your not the type who enjoy a good comedy once in a while. The two brothers are absolutely hysterical. They just keep the laughs coming. AND, what about the music? The music just happens to fit the movie so good that i think its a 'must see movie'. I'm a proud owner of this movie. When i'm in need of a good laugh this is the movie i watch. The story is wonderful, and the actors and actresses have done the greatest job on this movie. If i could i'd give it 100 OUT OF 100 :)
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One of the best.
A Night at the Roxbury... I loved this movie incredibly the first time I saw it because it seemed to be the story of my relationship with my own sister embodied in a film. With such amazingly hilarious actors as Will Farrell and Chris Kattan, and also Molly Shannon, how could anyone pass up the opportunity to at least watch it once?
The whole idea of two regular, lazy, semi-lame guys trying to fulfill a small but radical dream while following the right paths in life is very appealing to me. But that's not to say it's not a film for adults... Indeed, there was some "profanity," but I'd say it was relatively minor and only added to the hilarity of it all. I think what really got me was the soundtrack for this film, in particular the recurring dance song "What Is Love?" by Haddaway. By the end of the movie, it becomes sort of an anthem. It's almost strange to find yourself watching these two younger men and their rich but meandering lifestyle and think "Man, I wish I could do that!"
Overall, I'd say this movie is guaranteed to make you laugh IF your comedy preferences are not too strict. And it's even better if you watch it with your friends, because it makes a lot of inside jokes! I'd suggest this movie to anyone looking for a good Will Farrell/Chris Kattan movie, especially if you have your own brother or sister to relate it to.
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This is one of my guilty pleasures
Yeah, it's one SNL skit stretched out to an hour and a half, but twenty years later it is still funny. It is dated. Lots of people will not know who Richard Grieco is or anything about "Twenty One Jump Street", and why are those people talking into bricks? but the human element is still recognizable and therefore funny.
You have two very childish geeky brothers close in age and aspirations - they want to own their own club - but they have a dad (Dan Hedaya) who is completely unhappy with them and their lack of interest in his business and what he hopes will be their business someday - an artificial flower shop in Beverly Hills.
The Butabi brothers think that they are much cooler than they really are, would starve if not for dad's wealth, and go out every night in hope of getting into an exclusive club - the Roxbury. The bouncer is having none of it. Then one night they get rear ended by Richard Grieco, and to avoid a possible lawsuit he gets them into the Roxbury. The plot takes it from there.
What are the human elements that are familiar? Two guys well into their twenties trying to hide their lack of sexual experience, and falling for two party girls who would not give them the time of day if not for who they think they are - rich guys with connections. A man with lots of wealth and business savvy actually liking these two guys who have nothing going for them that anybody else can see. A dad who is particularly angry with one son maybe because he reminds him of himself at that age. And a girl who chases after the other son because she knows she can manipulate him into marriage and unite two empires - her dad's lamp store and the Butabis' flower shop.
I have no idea how one fake flower shop could make Mr. Butabi that rich, but it is still funny after all of these years. And the soundtrack is to die for. It's too bad Hollywood is so broken these days that they just can't make silly movies whose entire point is just plain fun.
With Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan as the clueless and close-as-twins Butabi brothers, Dan Hedaya as the constantly yelling father, Loni Anderson as the unconditionally loving mom who has a permanent scaffold built around her for all of the plastic surgery she gets, and Molly Shannon as the aggressive and mercenary girl chasing after Ferrell's character, sometimes literally.
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Catchy and Fun
This is a film that is better than you expect it to be. It's sort of Last Days of Disco meets Wayne's World.
It is based on an idea that came from Saturday Night Live about three guys who are trying to get into discos/parties and are so uncool. They all bob their heads to the music in a funny fashion and try to pick up women, which of course they are useless at but think they are excellent at. The third person from this original skit was Jim Carrey. For whatever reason Jim Carrey was not in this movie but the other two are and despite Carrey's absence the comedy has his distinct style in many ways, particularly with visual comedy.
The music, if you like European 90s disco/house is very good and the support actors are excellent. There are more than a couple of people from the original Clueless film if you can spot them all.
To give you a basic plot, which in this type of movie isn't really important anyway, you have two sons of a rich LA shop owner. They live for parties and think they are well into the scene but their dad thinks they are a waste of space. They try to get into a club called the Roxbury which is more exclusive and through a series of events, mistaken identities and so on move into the partying fast-lane. There are some ups and downs for our two guys though but in true tradition there is a happy ending.
If you liked Wayne's World and Dumb and Dumber there is enough similar humour for you. It's worth seeing in my opinion, I gave it 7 out of 10 and I'm normally quite tight.
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A good movie.
If you like to watch good and funny movies then watch this one a night at the roxberry it's a real good movie trust me you want to know why well then I'll tell you because it's funny, it has some sad parts in it and it has parts in it when you just have to laugh so hard that it's stupid. I would rate this movie 7 out of 10 because of some of the parts are just stupid as I said before. My favorite actor in this movie would be Chris Catten who plays in Undercover Brother which is a kind of good movie, my favorite actress in this movie would be the girl plays as Candy in a night at the roxberry who plays in i don't know but she played good in this movie. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes real funny movies.
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one of my top 10 comedies of all time
When this movie hit the screens in the summer of 1998 (or was it 99 in Turkey - anyways), no one knew what it was in Turkey and a very few people went and saw it, I was one of the more fortunate ones to have done so, and i did this twice!!
Yes, i laughed my head off.. Once with my best pal, and the next day with my brother.
It is one of those movies which keeps that stupid smile on your face all through the movie. The Butabi brothers and their relationships with the whole world and their fascination for clubs, women and EMILIOOOO! is a must see for everyone who likes a good laugh.
I can't get the scene where the brothers are loading the flowers into the van. Some really funny stuff.
I bought this on video and have watched it dozens of times and it never gets old. Definitely recommend it...
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Wasn't expecting much but...
I haven't laughed this much since "Something About Mary". Funny how the critics raved about that one , and gave this this the flick. Also, much better than the similar "Dumb and Dumber"...and not a fart gag in sight In it's naive, good-natured way , it was more like "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" or "Wayne's World" but out of all these films , "Roxbury" is my new favourite.
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A must-see
This is one of those movies that you never bother to check out because you didn't hear good things about it, and then one day someone close rents it and you end up loving it. Note: I've never seen the SNL sketches, I never watch it because I think its terribly unfunny, so I didn't watch Roxbury with prejudice or bias.
What I love the most about it is that its a comedy for all ages. This is something that you can watch with your kids or family and not be grossed out and embarassed by all the dick and fart humour, or the cruel humour. While the characters are silly, and you do laugh AT them, you can't help but like them. They are loveable in their own stupid way, but that doesn't pigeon-hole the movie into predictable physical gags like Dumb and Dumber or what-have-you. The dialogue and characters is what actually carries the movie, and it does a great job for the most part. The Jerry McGuire spoof ending is absolutely hysterical and that alone is worth the price of the rent. But you also have the wonderful music, every single track that plays was a great hit in its day.
I'm a video rental store clerk and I put this movie on the main TVs once a night...it's in my very small circle of movies that contain good enough dialogue to be enjoyed at any given moment, alongside the likes of Big Lebowski and Pulp Fiction, though not quite at their level.
A mere 4.9/10 rating? I suppose it needed more pie-****ing and swearing to please the IMDB audience?
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Hilarious and Good
Warning: Spoilers
I saw it this weekend and just could not stop Laughing!
My Moment is at the end Of the Wedding were the Beautiful Eva Mendes, is stunned when Doug Stops the Wedding of his Brother.
I just still see it before my eyes.
Everyone just stood there stunned, and the song : "What is Love" just kept on playing.
The Plot actually is that That Doug and Steve Butabi two very, ambitious boys are working for there Father (Kamehl) ho owns a Flower Shop. But The Two Brothers plan two run a Night Club. Their Father isn't Impressed with the idea, but allows them to look around. Richard Grieco (An Owner Of Many Night Club's in the Movie) Help's them.
The ending isn't predictable and thats what is good.
It was Hilarious and Good!
The overall Movie was excellent and very funny, it's sure to give you a good night Of laugh's!
My Score : 8.4
Groeten Gerrit
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Hilarious
This movie was funny as hell! I was laughing hard throughout most of the movie.
Well, lets get down to business shall we? The story in the movie was pretty straight forward, easy to follow and quite catchy. Lots of funny moments and you easily got immersed in the characters portrayed in the movie.
As for the cast, well... They were simple amazing. Lots of talented (and funny) faces on the screen. Every single person was doing a really good job with their respective roles, making the movie work so very well.
If you like comedies, then you definitely have to check this out. It is one of Will Ferrell's better movies, or at least I think so.
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GREAT MOVIE!!
This movie is one of my absolute favorites! The comedy is great, you don't go for 5 minutes without laughing. I could watch this movie everyday for a week and not get tired of it. Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell make a *great* comedy team!
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A Guilty Pleasure, Simple Fun,
A Night at the Roxbury is a great movie with a well written storyline and an outstanding comedic cast. It's a really funny movie, I know there isn't much about it that makes it an excellent, unforgettable comedy, but I simply have so much fun whenever I watch it, it's really simple, the storyline is easy to follow and every scene is basically just a set up for some pure laughs between Ferrell and Kattan. It's certainly not a perfect movie and it has many flaws, the first hour of the movie barely has a story, and they're clearly trying their best to cram in a bit of a storyline in the last half hour, also some jokes were repeated much too often and others went further than necessary. The cast are certainly the movies highlight and if it wasn't for the fact that they all were clearly having a great time filming this and seemed interested, this movie would have been terrible, obviously the most praise must go to Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan, but there are also some very funny and memorable performances from the likes of Richard Grieco, Dan Hedaya, Loni Anderson, Meredith Scott Lynn and, one of my favourite characters in this film, Lochlyn Munro. It's definitely not perfect, but if you find the two leads as likable as I do then you're sure to enjoy A Night at the Roxbury, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good comedy.
Two brothers, Doug and Steve Butabi, try to follow their dreams of starting their own night club, but this becomes an issue when they can't get in to the biggest one in town, the Roxbury.
Best Performance: Will Ferrell Worst Performance: Gigi Rice
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I can watch it again and again and laugh
A Night at the Roxbury is not usual comedy. My opinion is that it is a good parody with good music. There are many scenes in the movie, you know they won't happen in any other movie. The way how those brothers talk with each others after wedding, and all those stuff, it is really genius. There are many good jokes in that movie, and if you don't laugh to them, it won't spoil the movie. It WON'T TRY to make you laugh and it is good thing. Because movie won't be spoiled, if you don't laugh. But there are so many good jokes in the movie, that usually it MAKES you laugh.
A very good movie with 80's and 90's music. This is a cult movie in it's own genre.
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EMILIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have seen this movie dozens of times and it gets funnier each time and it never gets old! Although the humor is not very sophisticated, and the target audience is 12 year-old boys, it is still a very funny. Based on an old SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE skit, A NIGHT AT THE ROXBURY stars Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan as brothers Steve and Doug Butabi. Steve and Doug are always out "clubbing" and partying, but they are never successful with women. Their goal in life is to get their names onto the list of the famed "Roxbury" nightclub. Most of the movie is just Steve and Doug head-bobbing to "What is Love?" by Haddaway. Although the plot runs very, very thin and is not backed up by a very strong supporting cast, it is a very funny movie, and is great to watch over and over.
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