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The Good Humor Man

  • 2005
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Jorge Garcia and Nathan Stevens in The Good Humor Man (2005)
A mischievous high school sophomore faces a crisis of conscience when his best friend becomes linked to the death of a youth from another clique in suburban Middle America circa '76.

Kelsey Grammer, Nathan Stevens, Cameron Richardson, Jorge Garcia & Jason Segel..

Music by Robin Trower
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A mischievous high school sophomore faces a conflict of conscience vs. character when his best friend becomes linked to the death of a youth from another clique in suburban Middle America ci... Read allA mischievous high school sophomore faces a conflict of conscience vs. character when his best friend becomes linked to the death of a youth from another clique in suburban Middle America circa '76.A mischievous high school sophomore faces a conflict of conscience vs. character when his best friend becomes linked to the death of a youth from another clique in suburban Middle America circa '76.

  • Director
    • Tenney Fairchild
  • Writer
    • Tenney Fairchild
  • Stars
    • Nathan Stevens
    • Cameron Richardson
    • Jorge Garcia
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  • IMDb RATING
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    672
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    • Director
      • Tenney Fairchild
    • Writer
      • Tenney Fairchild
    • Stars
      • Nathan Stevens
      • Cameron Richardson
      • Jorge Garcia
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Nathan Stevens
    Nathan Stevens
    • Jay
    Cameron Richardson
    Cameron Richardson
    • Wendy
    Jorge Garcia
    Jorge Garcia
    • Mt. Rushmore
    Jason Segel
    Jason Segel
    • Smelly Bob
    James Ransone
    James Ransone
    • Junebug
    Jason Dill
    • Hambone
    John William Simmons
    • Richie Rubin
    Claire Titelman
    Claire Titelman
    • Barfetta
    Lenny Hirsh
    • Bogus Chuck
    Charlie Babcock
    Charlie Babcock
    • Van Herkey
    Athena Cansino
    • Jill
    Rhia Bassett
    • Rhonda
    Elise Robertson
    Elise Robertson
    • Mrs. Skibness
    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Mr. Skibness
    Michael Emanuel
    Michael Emanuel
    • Officer May
    Don Brunner II
    Don Brunner II
    • Coach Pud
    • (as Don Brunner)
    Gary Cairns
    Gary Cairns
    • Prosper Schwee
    Pattie Tierce
    Pattie Tierce
    • Mrs. Cermak
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      • Tenney Fairchild
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      • Tenney Fairchild
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    10larry-411

    Destined to be a cult classic

    I saw "The Good Humor Man" at Methodfest awhile back and then I heard it was going to be on TV. I watched it again and remembered just how good it was.

    The overall feeling I had is that I was watching a film that had been lost in the 70's, gathering dust on a shelf in the back of an office, and someone found it and said, "maybe folks could relate to this today." It seems more as if it was made in that period rather than trying to evoke it. The production values definitely said "indie" to me (in a good way). I loved the transition from the well-lit, perfectly blocked and shot interiors to the grainy, almost home movie look of the exteriors. A less experienced director would have used a lot more hand-held and faster cuts. That would have been the easy way out. But Tenney Fairchild let the story dictate the shots and not the other way around. The script was brilliant, and I can see it becoming an instant "cult classic" in the most complimentary sense of the term. So many great lines -- I kept thinking, "I've got to remember that line," then there'd be another, and another...

    Of course, the music had me from the word go, but I knew that it would going in. How can you go wrong with a score by Robin Trower? Everything about the look, of course -- the hair, clothes, cars, appliances, Pop-Tarts...

    The juxtaposition of the raw, almost jarring language of the stoners (I didn't know there were that many slang terms for sex acts and body parts -- I should count next time -- actually, I'll bet someone has) with the tender, innocent, almost childlike relationship between the lovers was what made it like a perverse Afterschool Special. At its heart, it's really an old-fashioned romance.

    I was rolling on the floor more than once -- at some point I started thinking, "man I wish I made this." I found myself wanting to rush things along at the start -- it felt a bit slow. By the end, I was looking at the clock thinking, "damn, that's it?" I didn't want it to end. I could stay with those kids another couple of hours.

    The kids were great. It didn't feel scripted, for the most part. To me a great director doesn't "direct" so much as let the actors do what they do best. That's what I felt from opening to closing credits.
    10chaz5680

    Reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite

    This movie reminded me a lot of "Napoleon Dynamite". Every time you watch it you find new details that are just gems. Keep an eye on the mom's feet while she is in the kitchen. She's standing on paper towel because, I assume, she just finished washing it. My mom totally did that. Very good acting all around and you can see how the director let the actors be free, especially visible in the scenes between Nathan and Cameron. I get so drained by the constant big budget studio pics that lack the heart of true indie's such as this movie and Dynamite. It's refreshing and gives hope that personal film making still exists. When you find a movie that you can continue to watch and discover new things each time, you know you have a great movie.
    8ScoobySpike

    Thought it was really thought provoking

    I loved this movie. It is one of those small movies that is a great find. I have watched it several times and I figure out something new each time. I hope the director continues to make more movies because this one is very entertaining. I really liked the friendship between the character's "Jay" and "John". I think you could really see why they were the two guys in the group to be close. Then there was the good relationship "Jay" had with "Wendy" and his relationship with his parents. This was a great movie to discuss with friends. The movie also had some great lines. When Jay told his mom he would try to be a better "guest". I cracked up.
    4JasonsLists

    A bit of a train wreck

    I saw this on a screener DVD a couple months before it was released.

    I liked the main characters and the overall story but some scenes are pretty sloppy and confusing. The sets were fitting but a few just looked like left overs from Freaks & Geeks or reminded me of a cell phone commercial shot in a middle class home. Definitely not what the DVD cover claims, "Destined to be the next stoner classic", hardly.

    Wardrobe and hairstyles are done well and yes, there are some really pretty girls in this, always nice to see a good looking cast.

    Almost every scene contained guitar that just droned on and on. Sound design was a bit poor. I think less would have been best.
    9brian-provost

    Some epicly funny moments

    The writing and directing of Good Humour Man were top notch. Now if we can just get Tenney Fairchild and Vincent Chase in the same room...would that be something you're interested in?

    The soundtrack, cinematography, and directing style of this movie were a refreshing departure from the CGI'd world.

    Good Humour Man Trivia: Paul Mumford, who plays The Groom, was one of America's top sports car racers until he (along with Good Humour Man cameo, Chris Premer) died tragically in a plane crash outside of Corona, CA.

    I believe Showtime is re-airing it a few times this month. Definitely a great way to chill out and have a few laughs.

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      The movie is set in 1976, but the Chevrolet van-based ambulance which takes Jay to the hospital has a grill which indicates that it is a 1978 or later model year vehicle.

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Serseri Delikanlı
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • M-80 Films
      • Grammnet Productions
      • Showtime Networks
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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      • 1h 52m(112 min)
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