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If you are looking for a moronic, low-brow, hilarious movie, "Freddy Got Fingered" is absolutely immaculate. It has enough of a plot to keep you interested but is so absurd that no one could ever take it seriously. "FGF" is completely random, which I really enjoyed, and Tom Green is as spectacular as ever. If you liked "The Tom Green Show" that aired on MTV during the late 90's then you will enjoy this film; if not then you will find this motion picture completely asinine and abhorrent. There is lots of gross-out humor that is not for the faint of heart and the ending is absolutely priceless. I recommend that everyone spend a Saturday night with a six-pack of cheap beer and "Freddy Got Fingered," you will never forget it.

This movie is pretty funny, but you need a very peculiar sense of humor to appreciate it. If you're like me and burst out laughing at the idea of wild animalistic clowns making honking noises with their red noses to signal their attack, Freddy Got Fingered will make you laugh so hard green goo will spurt from your nipples!

It has been said that true art always invokes an emotional response. With that definition, Freddy Got Fingered is a pure masterpiece. That's not to say that it's good; it isn't. It does, however, warrant at least some praise for having such perfect timing and craftsmanship for eliciting pure disgust and anguish on its viewers.

At its heart, it's a test. A test to see how much of an assault to basic taste, human dignity, or just about anything good in this world can be made before a person's stomach turns. For me that took about 15 minutes.

Challenging the boundaries of good taste is nothing new. But while an avant-garde artist may defecate on a canvas and hang it on the wall, Tom Green would be more likely to take the feces off the wall, eat it, and then vomit it up on to his own mother.

I think that explains the variety of opinions of this movie. Either you enjoyed it for it's ability to display a perfect sort of depraved insanity that stands as an affront to any sort of coherent goodness, or you hated it because there really is no way to take pleasure in watching something like that.

So I have a difficult time calling it a 'bad' movie. It did exactly what it set out to do, and then some. It exceeded any and all expectations regarding the subject of filth. And the only adjective I can think of that truly describes it is simply 'evil'. Very well done evil, but evil to the core nonetheless.

I have many chances to catch this 'film' on cable. I have had many times where I tried to sit through the entire film. In all of my attempts to watch this, I have to say this: this is positively the worst film that I have ever laid my eyes on. Considering that I've seen PLAN NINE FROM OUTER SPACE, GLEN OR GLENDA, and Bob Guccione's CALIGULA--that's saying a lot.

There are many vignettes in FREDDIE GOT FINGERED that I'm still trying to flush out of my head. The most odious is when Gordo births a baby, bites through the umbilical cord and whirls it around the hospital woman.

From all of the things that went on during the production and during the time when some studio exec green-lighted the movie, I wonder about one thing: did anybody think that this was funny?

You know---I'm not being entirely truthful. There was one moment that amused me. It was when the studio exec played by Anthony Michael Hall commented to Goldo about his drawings: "You see what I mean...Doesn't make any sense....pretty f**king stupid..."

Why?

Because it summed up the entire film....

There are times in life when you say to yourself, Im Sorry. When I think of all the things I could have been doing instead of seeing this movie, it boggles my mind. Not only is this the worst movie I have ever seen, it makes other pieces of s**t like Dude Wheres My Car look like Gladiator. Don't get me wrong, I think Tom Green can be funny, but you can only be so stupid. The worst thing that happened was this movie got an R rating, that allowed Tom Green to utilize the grossest and unfunny stuff his mind could muster, and the whole baby scene, i wanted to go see any other movie immediately. I am ashamed of Tom Green, ashamed in myself, and came very close to demanding my money back. This is hands down the worst movie ever made. If you go see this, you are making the biggest mistake of your life. DO NOT SEE IT! IF YOU SEE IT, YOU WILL HATE YOURSELF! The only joy I got out of it was knowing that I was able to see the worst movie ever made. If anyone knows a movie that is worse let me know, because I would like to hear it.

PS: Note to Tom Green, Animal dick is never funny. Ever. Just a tip if you remain in Hollywood after this piece of garbage

Freddy Got Fingered is brilliant. I've enjoyed it since seeing it on video cassette around when it left the theater. It wasn't a movie I wanted to see because I didn't care for Tom Green at all. I thought his type of comedy was lame, just pranking but in an offensive way. This movie is NOT about him pranking. In fact, it's a fairly well-thought out, well-shot movie. The dialogue is absurd, but quote-worthy. That's if you enjoy the film. It's garnered a love-hate relationship with movie audiences since it came out. I'm disappointed it hasn't gotten the cult status the movie like The Room has gotten. The Room was just plain bad, terrible acting, directing, etc... Freddy Got Fingered on the other hand, was sharp, witty, and yes, offensive, but in a movie way. Why does Freddy Got Fingered really work. Think of it as Tom Green's f-u to Hollywood. Not that he hated Hollywood, at least I don't think he did. But he did EXPLOIT its excesses in the movie. I mean, the giant explosion alone is an example of this, probably blowing a huge budget on that scene, which I highly doubt was in the original script the way it turned out. He's not only exploiting Hollywood on the budget, but also on what is considered offensive. How did he get away with all the stuff he did? I'm surprised it made it through with an R rating. Tom really pushed the boundaries of decency all for comedy, but looking back at it now, it's almost like he foresaw the way things would go in real life. I mean, everything today is about hyperbole and over reaction, or instant gratification. I also look at the movie as a parallel to Tom Green's life, and how he got the money to make the movie. If you're easily offended, then of course you will hate this movie. The casting was also perfect. Harlan Williams as the best friend, Rip Torn as angry dad, Marisa Coughlan as the girlfriend (she had to say and do some crazy things). The title character 'Freddy' doesn't appear much in the movie and isn't really a huge part of the film, because it's all about watching Gord's journey. But he was still important but he never really takes front and center in the film. I have watched this movie more than a dozen times, and I expect to watch it many more!

If your a fan of Tom Green, this is a must see. This movie was a favorite the 1st time I viewed it nearly 20 years ago. Very odd and just plain bizarre..but thats expected of him. Rip torn was great in this as well as Paul finch..Backwards man I can walk backwards fast as you can...timeless comedy..Tom Green is one of a kind.

At about 10 minutes into this film, I realized that I had seen all that I needed to see to get a clear picture of its worth. After those 10 minutes, everything that followed failed to involve me in any way. I didn't laugh. I wasn't shocked. I wasn't angered by the audacious depravity of Tom Green's antics.

Why?

Because Tom Green is only funny (or shocking, or anger inducing) when his material is freewheeling, unscripted mayhem upon unsuspecting good ol' folk. For these elements, I enjoy his TV show immensly, both vicariously and intellectually.

This movie has none of those elements. It's a vacuum. It plays out like one of those hyperactive, annoying 2nd graders who will try anything to get your attention. For 90 minutes, it's like the screen is screaming "Hey look at me! I'm being naughty!!" Big deal.

This movie must have looked great on paper. It might have even worked had it been broken up into segments for his television program. But now I know its all scripted. And now I wonder if it all had been scripted before. If it wasn't, the joke is (still) on the unsuspecting masses. If it was, however, then the joke is on Tom Green.

Delightful drama with subtle comedy makes this film very classy

Okay. So I can see why this film has got such a bad rap. It's truly sick, twisted and some of the scenes will leave you more than a little shocked. But isn't this the point?

I hadn't seen any of Tom Green's work before this, but this film made me laugh - hard - on more than one occasion. It's definitely not going to appeal to every one, but I for one feel that sometimes comedy is at it's best when it is at it's most outrageous. That's not to say the film is perfect however, not by a long way.

Some of the scenes are simply too bizarre to be amusing, and some feel they have just been included for there shock value, and seem to add no value to the 'plot' or flow of the film (a couple of scenes involving 1) a horse and 2) a dead deer spring to mind). Also some of the humour is in such bad taste that you will find yourself shifting uncomfortably in your seat.

The film does redeem itself though, with some truly hilarious scenes, and a kind of South Park 'I think I've learned something today' ending. The bottom line is that this film is either going to appeal to your sense of humour, or it isn't. I for one am glad that Hollywood are prepared to release films that aren't going to conform to everybody's 'standards'.

When I went to go see this movie, I thought that I was going to watch a 100 minute Tom Green episode. That is just what happened. 30 minutes is enough on TV but when you have to sit down for a long time, the jokes start to run out. I'm still a Tom Green fan. Every comedian can make one mistake.

If there is a class action lawsuit to make Tom Green give people the 87 minutes of their lives that he STOLE with this piece of crap, SIGN ME UP!!! I know that telling people not to watch the movie won't stop them from doing it,therefore, let me give you some movie watching advice that may save your life...DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE WITH A LOADED FIREARM OR SHARP OBJECT NEARBY!!! The temptation to end your suffering by either shooting yourself or gouging your own eye-balls out may be too great to resist. Anyone who believes this movie is REMOTELY funny should seriously seek psychiatric help. The bright side is that George Lucas can finally take the Star Wars Christmas Special off the #1 spot of the most awful incident caught on film. Not only the worst movie of all time, but possibly the WORST IDEA IN HUMAN HISTORY!!!

Wow, this is so bad. Although I had a few laughs at The Tom Greene Show at MTV, this I can't sit trough. He cuts open a deer, licks at the bone of a broken leg and eats 10 sandwiches at one time while he watches how two horses having sex. And that's just the first 20 minutes. One out of ten for this crap!

This movie came out at about the height of tom greens popularity. I used to watch his show religiously and always thought that tom had a unique take on comedy. I rented this shortly after it came out on video expecting big things from green. Instead he used in plot so oversimplified and cliche that a small child would find it immature. And instead of trying to bring something new to the screen comically green attempts to recycle successful and controversial parts of his show. If you spend even a penny to see this movie you're being ripped off.

Me and my son make it a point to see bad movies. This makes "Battlefield Earth" look like "Gone with the Wind". Tom Green is abrasive and totally unlikeable as is every character in this movie.

I should have known when the lady at the ticket window tried to talk me out of seeing it (a first).

I hope this is Tom Greens last movie for all of our sakes.

This is by far one of the WORST films I have EVER seen...and I've watched a few Steven Segal films in my time!! I love films like Road Trip, American Pie etc...but I found the only funny (ish) part of the film was the outtakes at the end. I feel robbed of 90 minutes of my life. Thanks for nothing Tom!!!

Freddy Got Fingered is an opus of insanity that would make Bluto from Animal House dry heave. It is a film where the boundaries are not only broken through (like before with other gross out comedies), but done with a cheese helmet and a sausage organ.

The film stars Tom Green as a guy who wants to become a cartoonist, but is constantly put down by his father, played in one of the best villain roles in a decade by Rip Torn. While Torn goes crazy here, it is Green here who takes the cake (much like he did in Road Trip), by bringing on a barrage that had me after the movie was over awe.

Not in awe though like I have after seeing GoodFellas or Apocalypse Now, but in awe of what people can do. I was amazed at the scenes (I don't even know if they'll get in here) in which he dances in moose skin, gives hand filled pleasure (so to speak) to a horse and then tops itself (in one movie which always is a amazement) by getting off a elephant and spraying Torn in the process, and also licks the wound of a broken leg. Now, if this had been done wrong, like a flop known as Tomcats, it wouldn't work well. But Green brings on a good timing for his insanity (he directed and co-wrote) and makes it watchable and actually hilarious, if only for myself and the people watching with me.

But that is not to say this film is for everyone; I'm sure there will be people like the Ebert type who will want to blow chunks at the sight of the visuals that Green gives. But if you think you can take it, or just want a disgusting laugh, this film is reccomended. One of the funniest movies of the year, and oddly enough might become a classic. A-

I understand that this is a terrible movie but it's also incredibly hilarious and so quotable. I usually avoid these types of films until someone forces me to watch them - but Tom Green is an absolute genius. The sausages, honestly. The psychologist's office. The cheese sandwiches. The horse. I've laughed so hard at moments in this movie. Much more than I've cringed at the parts that fell flat. Please don't think you're too good to laugh at Tom Green until you have given him a go. He isn't for everyone but he might surprise you.

I recently found this on DVD for $10 and I'm glad I did. I'd already seen it once before, but subsequent viewings proved to me the genius that this movie is. Nothing is certain in this movie and its humour is beyond compare. The thin plot is a perfect vehicle for Tom Green's style. Random event after random event flies by and it gets funnier all the time. The plot line that eventually explains the title is ridiculous and hilarious. I highly recommend this movie. I don't feel like getting redundant, so I'll just say this: One of the funniest movies ever, perfect for viewing again and again, especially early in the morning. Favourite scenes: the baby being born and the cheese sandwich factory.

Gord is an animator. He moves to Hollywood to sell his ideas and lands a job in a cheese sandwich factory. When he is knocked back by Dave Davidson, saying Gord's animations suck, Gord breaks down, quits his job and moves back home; much to his fathers distaste. Gord later meets Betty, who is wheelchair bound. She is trying to make a rocket wheelchair.

Mixed with the simple story, we are "treated" to constant sick and depraved acts that make up this movie. Everything in this movie is wrong, there isn't anything PC about it. Tom Green just didn't push through the boundaries of good taste, he torn them down and ripped them apart. On first viewing you are just stuck in a state of shock from what your seeing. This is real disgusting; and its just bloody hilarious. I laughed so much in this movie. This has some of the sickest stuff i've seen, but cause it takes it too far, its doesn't have any level of seriousness. There is no internal logic either. We just skip from one retarded act to the next, but there isn't a lot of internal logic when it comes to anything you watch of Tom Green.

This does have its audience, and i'm there with them. An ultimate act in bad taste.

Gross out humor does not offend me so much as the assumption on the part of the producers that the audience are a group of ADDHD juvenile idiots.

Cheech and Chong did stupid gross out humor years ago and we all thought it was silly but nver really hated them for it. Tom Green, on the other hand, lambasts us with 90 minutes of nails scraping a blackboard. Not that I lasted 90 minutes ...

I think it would serve the Western Hemishphere (both by raising the average expectation of movie goers and by raising the average IQ) to drop Tom Green in shark infested waters. It'd be the ultimate gross out joke and sooner or later some poor fool is going to go for the gold medal of low brow humor.

It seems that this 'movie' has served to kill Mr. Greens career -- Fine by me. I am sincerely perplexed by the fact that actual actors read this script and said "Ok -- that looks funny, I'll do it." What are they smoking in Hollywood these days?