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Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaTalk show special guests air their grievances backstage and in front of the cameras as the host struggles to manage the mayhem that ensues.Talk show special guests air their grievances backstage and in front of the cameras as the host struggles to manage the mayhem that ensues.Talk show special guests air their grievances backstage and in front of the cameras as the host struggles to manage the mayhem that ensues.
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Jerry Farrelly runs a successful television chat show that revels in unusual relationships but even he is left flabbergasted by some of the issues that come onto his show. While he tries to explain the popularity of his show, several groups of guest arrive for his newest show. Angel lives in a trailer with her mother and stepfather but is sleeping with him! When her mother Connie finds out she gives Angel's boyfriend a blowjob in revenge. Meanwhile Starletta catches boyfriend Demond sleeping with both Vonda and Leshawnetta. The natural step for both groups is to appear on Jerry's show even if it makes the conflict greater.
I started watching this film once but didn't review it because I gave it up as a bad job once it turned into nudity for nudity's sake, however I decided that I'd give it another try despite my better judgment. Of course, it is not any good but this is not to say that it was one of the worst films ever made because it wasn't. The plot focuses around two sets of trash that emulate the guests on Jerry's real show and this is part of the problem. The characters here seem to revel in ignorance and trashiness and it makes it hard to really care about any of them. This isn't helped by the fact that they have no real story to speak of their bits are set up and then they all flirt/fight in the hotel on their way to the recording of the show.
Not enough happens to justify a 'story' so called so it resorts to 'sexy' clinches, fighting and vulgarity.
It is a shame because the film does have a few interesting moments although you wouldn't think it from the reviewers on this site. One interesting point is the character of Connie; she is damaged and hurt and wants more than the vulgarity she has but when the fighting and swearing happens, this interesting part of the character is forgotten aside from a few all too rare sensitive moments. The film has a few interesting lines about the show but it doesn't throw itself open enough, instead it uses its platform to defend itself and attack its critics; I don't mind it doing this but there was no balanced view to be had here although it is hard to disagree with Jerry's speech near the end that defends the fact that people are like this even if we don't like it. Parts of it are a little funny but this, and some other qualities are just lost in a plotless film that is vulgar rather than interesting and noisy rather than really funny.
The cast are average as you would expect from the material they are given. Hagan manages to create a few good moments but she is betrayed by the film for her good work. Pressly is very sexy even as white trailer trash! She doesn't have much to do apart from be sexy, so it is just as well that she does it well. Robinson, Ambrose and Micheaux have all done some good jobs in other films/shows but here they are loud, brash black stereotypes and they embarrass themselves. Why action star White bothered to do this is beyond me, he has nothing to do apart from flirt around and get to kiss a couple of girls. McNamara is pretty good and sends himself and the show up equally well. Springer is so-so and he overdoes the 'world-weary' thing and never lets interesting moments, where he seems bothered, go anywhere of value. Like the material itself, the cast throw up some OK moments but these are lost in a sea of bad stuff.
Overall this is a bad film although it has moments that show it could have been more interesting (if not actually good per se). However, without a decent plot the interesting ideas/moments only occasionally float to the top by chance but the dominant qualities are ones of vulgarity, cheap titillation, fighting and ignorance none of which are reason enough to watch it.
I started watching this film once but didn't review it because I gave it up as a bad job once it turned into nudity for nudity's sake, however I decided that I'd give it another try despite my better judgment. Of course, it is not any good but this is not to say that it was one of the worst films ever made because it wasn't. The plot focuses around two sets of trash that emulate the guests on Jerry's real show and this is part of the problem. The characters here seem to revel in ignorance and trashiness and it makes it hard to really care about any of them. This isn't helped by the fact that they have no real story to speak of their bits are set up and then they all flirt/fight in the hotel on their way to the recording of the show.
Not enough happens to justify a 'story' so called so it resorts to 'sexy' clinches, fighting and vulgarity.
It is a shame because the film does have a few interesting moments although you wouldn't think it from the reviewers on this site. One interesting point is the character of Connie; she is damaged and hurt and wants more than the vulgarity she has but when the fighting and swearing happens, this interesting part of the character is forgotten aside from a few all too rare sensitive moments. The film has a few interesting lines about the show but it doesn't throw itself open enough, instead it uses its platform to defend itself and attack its critics; I don't mind it doing this but there was no balanced view to be had here although it is hard to disagree with Jerry's speech near the end that defends the fact that people are like this even if we don't like it. Parts of it are a little funny but this, and some other qualities are just lost in a plotless film that is vulgar rather than interesting and noisy rather than really funny.
The cast are average as you would expect from the material they are given. Hagan manages to create a few good moments but she is betrayed by the film for her good work. Pressly is very sexy even as white trailer trash! She doesn't have much to do apart from be sexy, so it is just as well that she does it well. Robinson, Ambrose and Micheaux have all done some good jobs in other films/shows but here they are loud, brash black stereotypes and they embarrass themselves. Why action star White bothered to do this is beyond me, he has nothing to do apart from flirt around and get to kiss a couple of girls. McNamara is pretty good and sends himself and the show up equally well. Springer is so-so and he overdoes the 'world-weary' thing and never lets interesting moments, where he seems bothered, go anywhere of value. Like the material itself, the cast throw up some OK moments but these are lost in a sea of bad stuff.
Overall this is a bad film although it has moments that show it could have been more interesting (if not actually good per se). However, without a decent plot the interesting ideas/moments only occasionally float to the top by chance but the dominant qualities are ones of vulgarity, cheap titillation, fighting and ignorance none of which are reason enough to watch it.
Sure the movie is a major piece of crapola. What did you expect from the king of trash, Jerry Springer? Look, for what it is, it's a fun movie. You don't have to think too hard to figure out what's happening.
Jamie Pressly, the female lead, makes for lovely scenery. I don't know if that's her real accent, but it sounds great. And her acting ability is not too shabby either.
The female soul sisters make for some great comic relief. They are hilarious together.
In short, if you're with some friends, just hanging out all casual; rent the the thing and pop it in the VCR.
Jamie Pressly, the female lead, makes for lovely scenery. I don't know if that's her real accent, but it sounds great. And her acting ability is not too shabby either.
The female soul sisters make for some great comic relief. They are hilarious together.
In short, if you're with some friends, just hanging out all casual; rent the the thing and pop it in the VCR.
Yeah, the movie's bad. But I, for one, found it worth the price of admission just to see the sexy, exquisitely sculpted Michael Jai White, who appears in various states of undress throughout the film (his first scene--wow). Run, don't walk, to see him in all his fine glory on the big screen.
The thing about this is, I am not a huge fan of the television talk show, Jerry Springer. I rented this film to watch the beautiful Jaime Pressly act, and I was happily surprised to realize that this was a hilarious film!
If you dont like sophmoric material, then mind your own business and dont rent this film. Although, you might be surprised at how well this is acted. Several of the young stars, including Jaime, and Wendy Robinson should definately be getting attention for their talent. The smart comebacks, and one-liners had me in stitches, and even the storyline was semi-believable. If you like Jerry, or even the cast, then you won't be disappointed. It was literally hilarious.
If you dont like sophmoric material, then mind your own business and dont rent this film. Although, you might be surprised at how well this is acted. Several of the young stars, including Jaime, and Wendy Robinson should definately be getting attention for their talent. The smart comebacks, and one-liners had me in stitches, and even the storyline was semi-believable. If you like Jerry, or even the cast, then you won't be disappointed. It was literally hilarious.
Somebody could probably make a great documentary about the Jerry Springer Show, but this fictionalized version merely succeeds in draining anything authentic and interesting out of the trash-TV phenomenon. There are dozens of famously bad movies (e.g. "Manos: The Hands of Fate") that show more creativity and spirit than this dreary, witless waste of film.
Seriously, why not a documentary about the Jerry Springer Show, that would begin to answer some of the real questions like: Who are these people? What happens to their lives after they appear on this show? How did the mayor of Cincinatti find himself here?
One good line: During an "orientation" session for guests: "People, I can't emphasize this enough: NO WEAPONS!"
Seriously, why not a documentary about the Jerry Springer Show, that would begin to answer some of the real questions like: Who are these people? What happens to their lives after they appear on this show? How did the mayor of Cincinatti find himself here?
One good line: During an "orientation" session for guests: "People, I can't emphasize this enough: NO WEAPONS!"
Lo sapevi?
- QuizLegal stipulations prevented the production from using the name The Jerry Springer Show (1991) in the film. It's called "The Jerry Show".
- BlooperJerry signs Connie's shirt "To Connie Thanks Love Jerry." Later on, the shirt says "To Connie Thanks Jerry."
- Citazioni
Catherine: Are those people OK?
Jerry Farrelly: No they're not OK, they're guests on my show.
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- Data di uscita
- Paese di origine
- Lingua
- Celebre anche come
- Ringmaster - El rey de la telebasura
- Luoghi delle riprese
- Aziende produttrici
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- Budget
- 20.000.000 USD (previsto)
- Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
- 9.257.103 USD
- Fine settimana di apertura Stati Uniti e Canada
- 3.344.022 USD
- 29 nov 1998
- Lordo in tutto il mondo
- 9.257.103 USD
- Tempo di esecuzione1 ora 30 minuti
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- Mix di suoni
- Proporzioni
- 1.85 : 1
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