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Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) is a struggling stand-up comedian who has tried for years to get out from under the shadow of his father, George Fawkes (Jerry Lewis), himself a famous humorist. Tommy finally scores a showcase spot at a major resort in Las Vegas, but when opening night rolls around, Tommy's act is an unqualified .. Read more

Starring	Jerry Lewis, Oliver Platt, Lee Evans, Leslie Caron
Director	Peter Chelsom
Genres	Comedy

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- The adventurousness of the film and the refusal by its director to play safe are to be applauded, as is his investigation of the nature of comedy; unfortunately there is a problem: it simply isn't ever funny, not even when it is intended to be.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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- - 5
  - 0
  A great film about comedians, and the best ever about Blackpool
  
  Like Scorsese's King of Comedy - with which it shares Jerry Lewis - this is more a film about comedians and the business of being funny, rather than an out-... read more »
  
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  - Toby Scott
  - London
  - 27 Oct 2004 at 19:58
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- - 1
  - 1
  Touching, warm and Jerry Leiws! What more could you want?!
  
  A very charming British film which just happens to have the greatest actor/comic of all time - Jerry Lewis - in the cast! Extremely touching, warm and gently ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Giz
  - 245 reviews
  - Coventry
  - 01 Aug 2010 at 11:08
- - 2
  - 0
  Good Evans!
  
  There are real moments of beauty in this delightfully dark comedy. A gruesome opening sequence ends with Evans's cry of 'I'm gonna die', ... read more »
  
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- 888113
- - CapnPookie
  - 95 reviews
  - Upminster
  - 01 May 2010 at 00:08
- - 1
  - 0
  Strange but hypnotic
  
  A very odd film which plays on the lives of unknown comedy performers. Not a film completely dedicated to Lee Evans, which possibly would have made the film ... read more »
  
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- - michaelwebber3
  - 48 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 05 Nov 2009 at 16:42
- - 0
  - 0
  Funny Bones is essential viewing
  
  Lee Evans at his best. Very dark humour at times, has amazing routines, a complex plot and a feeling of hope in a hopeless situation. I love this one - and ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Exeter
  - 08 Sep 2008 at 13:44
- - 1
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  Customer Review
  
  This is a great film - it's very dark and very funny. The star of the show is Lee Evans - which is why it's bizarre that he's not even pictured on ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 0
  - 1
  Bizarrely captivating
  
  An interesting and bizarre film which ran a little out of plot bythe end, which was confused and unsatisfying. Top rate acting and great music, although I ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
  - 589 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 24 Dec 2007 at 11:48
- - 4
  - 4
  funny bones
  
  i did not like this movie at all. i love the jerry lewis comedy i do have lots of his films
  
  but iam sorry i did not like even i did not watsh till ... read more »
  
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- - isabella
  - england
  - 03 Jun 2007 at 13:11
- - 1
  - 1
  Superb Unique Comedy
  
  there are few films that score on as many levels as this on does. Did is laugh out bloud funny in parts but is also sad, poignant and down right wierd. Very ... read more »
  
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  - Cheshire
  - 02 Jul 2006 at 21:57
- - 3
  - 0
  Unique film.
  
  This film is unique, heart warming, atmospheric, funny, dark and bizarre. A definite 'must see'.
  
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- - Kirsty & Rod
  - Bournemouth
  - 04 Feb 2005 at 18:18
- - 1
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  Lee Evans steals the show
  
  If you have ever thought that Lee Evans got some of the inspiration for his type of comedy from Jerry Lewis; then this film confirms it.
  
  The humour ... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 21 Dec 2004 at 14:35
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- - 5
  - 0
  A great film about comedians, and the best ever about Blackpool
  
  Like Scorsese's King of Comedy - with which it shares Jerry Lewis - this is more a film about comedians and the business of being funny, rather than an out-... read more »
  
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- 23268
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Toby Scott
  - London
  - 27 Oct 2004 at 19:58
- - 3
  - 0
  Unique film.
  
  This film is unique, heart warming, atmospheric, funny, dark and bizarre. A definite 'must see'.
  
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- - Kirsty & Rod
  - Bournemouth
  - 04 Feb 2005 at 18:18
- - 2
  - 0
  Very Funny Bones
  
  One of the few films I have seen that is better viewing second time around.
  
  Excellent performances from all the cast, and intelligently directed. ... read more »
  
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- - AlanSmithee
  - 5 reviews
  - Hemel Hempstead
  - 27 Jul 2004 at 23:56
- - 2
  - 0
  Good Evans!
  
  There are real moments of beauty in this delightfully dark comedy. A gruesome opening sequence ends with Evans's cry of 'I'm gonna die', ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 888113
- - CapnPookie
  - 95 reviews
  - Upminster
  - 01 May 2010 at 00:08
- - 1
  - 0
  Lee Evans steals the show
  
  If you have ever thought that Lee Evans got some of the inspiration for his type of comedy from Jerry Lewis; then this film confirms it.
  
  The humour ... read more »
  
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- 60177
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 21 Dec 2004 at 14:35
- - 1
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  This is a great film - it's very dark and very funny. The star of the show is Lee Evans - which is why it's bizarre that he's not even pictured on ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 580260
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 1
  - 0
  Strange but hypnotic
  
  A very odd film which plays on the lives of unknown comedy performers. Not a film completely dedicated to Lee Evans, which possibly would have made the film ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 828221
- - michaelwebber3
  - 48 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 05 Nov 2009 at 16:42
- - 1
  - 1
  Superb Unique Comedy
  
  there are few films that score on as many levels as this on does. Did is laugh out bloud funny in parts but is also sad, poignant and down right wierd. Very ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 260129
- - a customer
  - Cheshire
  - 02 Jul 2006 at 21:57
- - 2
  - 2
  An undiscovered classic
  
  Funny bones is everything the British film should be seeking to emulate: it has a great plot, strong characterization, excellent performances, a perfect blend ... read more »
  
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- - johnnyfraudster
  - greater london
  - 05 Mar 2004 at 19:11
- - 4
  - 4
  funny bones
  
  i did not like this movie at all. i love the jerry lewis comedy i do have lots of his films
  
  but iam sorry i did not like even i did not watsh till ... read more »
  
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- 446274
- - isabella
  - england
  - 03 Jun 2007 at 13:11

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- Funny Bones
  
  Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) is a struggling stand-up comedian who has tried for years to get out from under the shadow of his father, George Fawkes (Jerry Lewis), himself a famous humorist. Tommy finally scores a showcase spot at a major resort in Las Vegas, but when opening night rolls around, ...