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This was an amusing little story about family, complacency, dealing with loss (or not), moving on and redemption, couched in jokes and likable characters. It wasn't a must see film, but it wasn't bad either. I didn't feel like I wasted my time like with some movies, but I think the cast is what made it worth seeing.

Jermaine clement is great as always, and it was interesting to see him with an American accent. Elliot Gould did a fine job as the dad who's constantly telling corny jokes, and it was also nice to see Annie Potts in the first thing I've seen her in since Ghostbusters. All in all, it was a decent film, with humour and some heart.

This movie is a lovely tale about a man who finds new meaning at a low point in his life when he's forced to move in with his widowed father, who now lives in a retirement community. The casting is fantastic, it's full of "dad" jokes which people will either love or hate, and it has a lot of heart.

You can't really go wrong with this movie if you like Jemaine Clement. I like everything he's ever been in and after watching Humor Me it remains the same. He lost his kiwi accent for this movie though, don't know why he did that, don't really get it either. If you're from New-Zealand you have an accent and that makes your charm. That said he should just speak like he always does. Humor Me is full of subtle jokes, Jemaine Clement's facial expressions, it all brought a smile on my face for the entire movie, what else could I ask for when watching a comedy? Easy and entertaining story, good acting, a recipe for a good evening of cinema.

Watchable, if you like Jemaine Clement. Even if it's one of his more uncommonly sensible characters, much like his role in People Places Things (2015).

A drama-free lighthearted little movie.

Humor me.. the 2017 one, with elliott gould. Written and directed by sam hoffman. When nate's wife leaves and takes the kid, he (jemaine clement) goes to live with his dad (elliott gould). Some sight gags about retirement communities. And writer's block. And father son relationships. All the nookie that may or may not be happening at a retirement community. Small roles for annie potts and bebe neuwirth! Nate and his dad both have their own issues to figure out. Can they do it while sharing an apartment? It's pretty good! Very cute. It kind of moseys along. Gould was nominated for bob and carol.

The trailer made me laugh 10x more than the film itself. Jemaine Clement's American accent was one of the worst I'd heard in years. Despite all that, I found the ending uplifting and somewhat satisfying.

I'm sure that everyone can relate to some of the themes in Humor Me. Unfortunately, it came across as trying too hard to be funny. Jokes fell flat on a regular basis. Jemaine Clement and Elliott Gould are hilarious actors, but their talents were under-utilized here.

The plot seemed to wander around doing nothing for too long. The film itself also felt too long, which in itself was amazing given it just has a 93 minute running time.

At its core, the film has a lot of heart that began to win me over by the end - but please Jemaine, just keep your natural Kiwi accent in future.

Also - who the hell is Zimmerman?!

The first thing I would say about this film is .. that I liked it!..which is quite a rare thing these days. It is a slow burner that turns into a little gem. It is actually laugh out loud funny at times which is very rare for a modern comedy film ranging from gentle humour to fairly blunt and direct stand up Jewish jokes.There are some intelligent and caring points made about generational differences, family, success and failure and life in general ... nothing completely new and which has not been covered in other films but put together in a very original and charming way by the very talented writer/ director Sam Hoffman. Jermaine Clement excels as the very dry down at heel playwright and is ably supported by a great supporting cast including veterans Gould and Neuwirth. Recommended.

Thats all i really have to say. it just bugs me when good movies dont even credit the lead actors.

Not bad but just average worth a watch i suppose ..... ... ... ....!!!!!!!!!!!

Trying to be funny but utterly lacking in style or originality.

This appeared as if it was all based on an improvised script where old, out of work actors gave their time for free and a chance to get on the screen one more time. There is little to recommend it.

Not a movie that many would enjoy. But I think it's a brilliant movie about life, family, grieving and rebirth. I loved every second of it, because it's soooo good and really relatable. I am amazed that it did not win any major awards...

If this movie was a dinner plate, I'd throw it against the wall and watch it smash into a million small pieces.

This is a disgusting attempt at a movie, it feels like a vanity project for some rich kosher pretenders.

It also panders very hard at the start, I could barely stomach 10 minutes.

They forced Jermaine Clement to fake an American accent, ugh! WHY!?

I love understated movies, I love JC, but this movie is so awful... some movie makers are far too rich and comfortable, they completely lose touch with the real world - I can't see many people enjoying this, it's utter garbage, it's a mistake, or business venture that went wrong, or a tax write-off.

Nice story about a man who needs to better himself after having just generally given up on life. Nothing too serious or monumental, but certainly solid and heartfelt, if a little mushy and contrived at times.

The message of the film is a pretty decent on the whole, saying that you have to actually try, while not taking yourself too seriously, and then whatever you do will be better for it. It doesn't promise the world, only a nicer place in it. It's a little sickly sweet, but it makes sense.

Overall I would recommend this movie, it's nothing revolutionary but it is fun and pleasant, while also not really being too offensive. Generally appropriate for young and old, as long as they don't take themselves too seriously.

There's one aspect of this movie that everyone seems to ignore, and that is the fact that they allow straight white actors to play yellowface an an amateur production of The Mikado. I know I didn't imagine this. It reminded me of the Mickey Rooney deal in Breakfast at Tiffany's years ago...only we should all know better by this time.

Jermaine Clements is such a clever comedian and seeing him with Elliot Gould just shows this even mire. He certainly held his own with one if the greats. Annie Potts once again shows her talent. I loved this movie.

Why does IMDB not show Jermaine Clement's nsme as top billing? He IS the movie!

I don't get how this movie gets so low on rating. It's a light movie comedy to watch. The story was on point, with a little bit of sad back story. How Jermaine over come the loss of his mother, disappointment in his father, thinking he took it too light. And accepted it all at the end. Sure, I was surprised by the accent, but Jermaine actually did well in the role. I feel like movie was around 8.5/10 def better than a lot of movies out there now days. Was a good one to just turn on and relax and not needing to use a lot of brain cell. Entertaiment sometimes is like this movie. That you don't need to work super hard to get a laugh out of people.

What a great film this is. Full of really silly jokes, magnificent acting. Not a CGI special effect in sight. It has a quiet gentle pace that has real 'laugh out loud' moments. It says a lot about Hollywood when they promote garbage then slip this one out with so much as a advertisement.

It's a great film, full of warmth, humour, family values and a really unique story behind it. I thought 'The Mikado' scene was priceless and I loved the way Father and Son found how similar they truly were (not to give anything away).

It's a masterpiece of acting and story telling, go see it, it will make you laugh and cry at the same time.

Funny and heartfelt, this film is refreshing mostly for not trying too hard. A separated down-on-his-luck man goes to live with his widowed father, licking his wounds after his wife leaves him for a billionnaire. Ouch!

I loved seeing Elliot Gould in a great role- he is a legend as always. The older people in the film were treated with respect. And rarity of rarities there is no silly political agendas in sight.

No gross seggs scenes either.

I really appreciate that.

Is it groundbreaking? Not at all, but sometimes you just need a nice little inoffensive palate-cleanser, and Humor Me definitely fits the bill!