World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy

NoirFan · 06-19-09, 06:09 PM

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A comedy about a man who learns that the things you want most may not be the things that make you happy, and that being lonely is not necessarily the same as being alone.

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shaun3000 · 06-19-09, 06:19 PM

Awesome. That might make up for the last 15 years of his career.

RagingBull80 · 06-19-09, 07:41 PM

It kind of reminds me of The Weather Man. I think it looks promising.

"If you don't act right at dinner I'll stab you in the face."

GoldenJCJ · 06-19-09, 10:29 PM

I rather enjoyed Sleeping Dogs Lie and Shakes the Clown so here's hoping Bobcat Goldthwait can deliver again.

Ronnie Dobbs · 06-19-09, 10:39 PM

Looks really funny.

SPRBD · 06-20-09, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ

I rather enjoyed Sleeping Dogs Lie and Shakes the Clown so here's hoping Bobcat Goldthwait can deliver again.

I really loved Shakes and tolerated Sleeping Dogs. Hopefully this one is more like Shakes.

Solid Snake PAC · 06-20-09, 07:33 PM

Hrm...looks fun. Robin Williams in a recent funny film..that's good? Let's hope.

KillerCannibal · 06-20-09, 08:40 PM

The trailer looks like some great black humor, my favorite kind. I'll likely check this out when it opens.

NoirFan · 07-18-09, 07:41 PM

Green-band Trailer

NoirFan · 07-28-09, 06:06 PM

LickTheABCs · 07-28-09, 06:18 PM

On August 19th this will be on HDNet Movies as part of their sneak peak. Just a heads up.

anomynous · 07-28-09, 07:22 PM

Awesome, will be watched

writer106 · 07-28-09, 09:35 PM

It looks sort of interesting.

hapgilmore · 07-29-09, 10:50 AM

Where the hell have I been?? I LOVE Shakes the Clown, I didn't know Bobcat made another movie since...I must rent this Sleeping Dogs Lie asap (and watch this new one)!

NoirFan · 07-30-09, 01:08 AM

Another uncomfortable clip!

dcprules · 07-30-09, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LickTheABCs

On August 19th this will be on HDNet Movies as part of their sneak peak. Just a heads up.

Thanks for the tip...I would have gone out of my way to check this one out (early reviews have been pretty positive of the ones I've read) but getting to see it free works too.

I really love having HDNet sometimes...

Brent L · 08-09-09, 11:51 AM

I've been way interested in this one since I first read about it and saw the trailer, but I sure didn't expect it to receive any of the reviews listed on RT so far...

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/worlds_greatest_dad/

Throwing Copper · 08-14-09, 03:34 PM

I checked it out on PPV the other night. It's quite the uncomfortable film but has some great dark comedy.

I guess they're trying to get some good word of mouth going before it hits theaters.

I enjoyed it and had no idea Bobcat was a good director, which is what this movie tells me.

joefrog91 · 08-14-09, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dcprules

Thanks for the tip...I would have gone out of my way to check this one out (early reviews have been pretty positive of the ones I've read) but getting to see it free works too.

I really love having HDNet sometimes...

yeah, I've been able to see some great sneak previews on HDNet Movies.

GizmoDVD · 08-14-09, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Throwing Copper

I enjoyed it and had no idea Bobcat was a good director, which is what this movie tells me.

If your interested, he was on Adam Carolla's podcast a few months back (iTunes) and was talking about his Directing career.

pjflyer · 08-17-09, 11:32 AM

Is this not eligible for an Oscar because of the HDNet airing?

Brent L · 08-18-09, 07:23 PM

Alrighty, I saw this.

Bobcat Goldthwait of all people wrote and directed what could be my favorite film of the year so far, and one of my new favorites in a long, long time.

How is that even possible?

If you get a chance, check this one out. It's dark, funny, original, and it's just a great picture.

I, uh, look forward to more of Bobcat Goldthwait's future work in writing and directing. I never thought I would ever say that!

grip · 08-19-09, 02:08 PM

Bump - Showing tonight ONLY on HDNET movies.

(anybody seen my hdnet appreciation thread?

)

Groucho · 08-19-09, 03:01 PM

I subscribed to HDNet Movies just to watch this tonight.

Nicholas Vargo · 08-19-09, 07:54 PM

Already set to DVR! 6 minutes and counting...

06-19-09, 06:19 PM	#2
shaun3000 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 7,402	Re: World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy Awesome. That might make up for the last 15 years of his career.

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GoldenJCJ DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,519	Re: World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy I rather enjoyed Sleeping Dogs Lie and Shakes the Clown so here's hoping Bobcat Goldthwait can deliver again. __________________ ... My Countdown Counting down to: THE END OF THE WORLD - 12/21/2012 1124 days 14 hours 58 minutes

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KillerCannibal DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,515	Re: World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy The trailer looks like some great black humor, my favorite kind. I'll likely check this out when it opens. __________________ Top 10 most-wanted BD titles:Blue Velvet/Once Upon A Time in the West/Jaws/Boogie Nights/Prince of Darkness/Videodrome/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla ('74)/Beyond the Valley of the Dolls/Phantasm/Death Wish October Horror Movie Challenge 2009

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Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 11,104	Re: World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy I've been way interested in this one since I first read about it and saw the trailer, but I sure didn't expect it to receive any of the reviews listed on RT so far... http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/worlds_greatest_dad/ __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."

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Throwing Copper Cool New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 20	Re: World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy I checked it out on PPV the other night. It's quite the uncomfortable film but has some great dark comedy. I guess they're trying to get some good word of mouth going before it hits theaters. I enjoyed it and had no idea Bobcat was a good director, which is what this movie tells me.

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Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 11,104	Re: World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy Alrighty, I saw this. Bobcat Goldthwait of all people wrote and directed what could be my favorite film of the year so far, and one of my new favorites in a long, long time. How is that even possible? If you get a chance, check this one out. It's dark, funny, original, and it's just a great picture. I, uh, look forward to more of Bobcat Goldthwait's future work in writing and directing. I never thought I would ever say that! __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."

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Groucho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 46,696	Re: World's Greatest Dad (Goldthwait, 2009): Robin Williams in dark comedy I subscribed to HDNet Movies just to watch this tonight.

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