Bob the Butler

This is Tom Green at his best! The only thing wrong with this film is there wasn't enough of it! I loved this movie, and frankly, I am amazed at Tom Green's ability to render such pathos. I loved his manic humor in earlier films, but this was simply superb work on his part as an actor. Brooke Shields has never been so charming, and I just loved her in this movie. She was perfectly cast for this film. Unfortunately, Tom Green spends far too much time behind the camera instead of in front of it these days, and we are losing a national treasure because of that. He now has a special place on my list of favorite actors - that I will go to the movies to see anything he is in. Tom, please star in some more movies! I will throw down ten bucks to see any movie you are in, just because you are in it!

For only one time, Tom Green doesn't make an utter and complete jackass out of himself. This film is actually a nice family flick and I was surprised that it lacks any elements of the typical Tom Green routine.

While not terribly inventive (or, more exactly, predictable to boot) it's watchable. A guy, getting kicked out of each and every job, becomes a butler for a lonely mom with two kids, typical family movie cliché ensues. The guy himself isn't even a bit disgusting - maybe naive and a little lost, but nice and kind nonetheless. Who would suspect that Tom Green can actually be nice and act?

Good for a family afternoon with your kids.

A co-worker and I were surprised that it was a good movie (I work at Blockbuster)!!!! You can find this movie (at Blockbuster) in the kids section! I would let children watch this. There are no obscenities and such....but a part where "Bob" is baby-sitting the two kids and calls "Bates" Master Bates, but just calls him Bates. That's the only thing in there, but I didn't see any reason not to let kids watch this movie! The ending is positive. I hope Tom Green can do more appropriate movies such as this! His others (that I've seen: "Freddie Got Fingered" & "Road Trip") were disgusting! Brooke Shields is a good actress as well. I recommend that you see this movie because you'll enjoy the storyline and content.

Whether one likes a movie or not is totally dependent upon what one is looking for. If you're looking for superb production or a totally realistic story line this wouldn't be the one for you. (Aren't movies supposed to take us away from reality for a time?) If you liked "Hook" "Jumanji" or "Lemony Snicket's A series of Unfortunate Events" you will definitely like this one. Though I missed the very beginning it was an easy plot to pick up on, moves along well enough and has redeeming value. I immediately recognized Simon Callow from "Room With a View", and "The Woman in White" among others, so I figured it was worth staying and seeing what it was about and it was on the Disney channel so it was safe for my child to watch. I found the movie entertaining, funny, not overly cheesy, and felt good when it was over. What more could we ask for?

Before you read the review, I have a confession. I am not a die hard fan of Tom Green despite I liked some moments of his show since they are all available on Youtube. However, since April 13 Green follows me on Instagram (the only actor that does it) and since I liked this movie, I felt I had the need of reviewing it finally. Now I finally took this off my chest.

Bob Tree (Green) is a 30 year old guy who can't simply keep a job. After making the kitchen in the fast food inherited by his uncle explode, he tries all the jobs in alphabetical order from the yellow pages, and after failing in all the jobs with the A arrives to Butler and this time, he goes to a butlers' school. After passing the tests (without some clumsy error on the way) he is assigned to a family with a mom (Brooke Shields) that has trouble in keeping her kids in line. And just like in MARY POPPINS, Bob will have a friendship-like bond with the kids and will help the mom in choosing what is best for her.

I really didn't expected to like this movie as it has 5,5 and mostly negative reviews, and also because of the fear that it would have been disgusting like FREDDY GOT FINGERED. Instead, it was a family movie just like it is supposed to be. Tom Green gives a more restrained performance and most of his gags here are in the right context, and I am daring to say, he actually surprised me. Brooke Shields has some very funny moments too and the kids are actually likeable after they meet with Green. The humour here is safe.

Overall, an adequate family film that is safe for kids and likeable for the adults forced to watch it with them. Not a must see but just one of those movies that you could watch if you are bored at home and don't want to think too much.