The Cable Guy reviews (1996)

The Cable Guy

1996

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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Originally planned as a silly vehicle for Chris Farley, in the hands of director Ben Stiller and star Jim Carrey, The Cable Guy became an opportunity for Carrey to flex some of his darker comedic muscles as stalker Chip Douglas. Matthew Broderick plays Steven, an average Joe who is forlorn over his recent breakup with girlfriend Robin (Leslie Mann). When he moves into a new apartment, Steven comes in contact with Chip, who shows up to hook up the cable. Before he knows it, and whether he likes it or not, Steven has a new best-friend in the obnoxious and clingy Chip. However, Steven soon learns that obnoxious is a walk in the park compared to Chip's behavior when Steven tells him he doesn't want to be his pal anymore. What's worse, no one -- including Robin or his family -- believes Steven when he accuses the seemingly harmless Chip of being a malevolent menace. George Segal and Jack Black also star along with Stiller, who plays twins loosely-based on the Menendez brothers.~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

The Cable Guy details

Formats:	12 DVD, LOVEFiLM Instant
Starring:	George Baker, Jim Carrey, George Segal, Matthew Broderick, Matthew Broderick
Director:	Ben Stiller
Genre:	Comedy - Drama
Studio:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENT. UK
Collections:	Awkward!, Back to the 90s, Best of HD, Best of LOVEFiLM Instant, Funny People, Guilty Pleasures, Haven't Seen That in Ages!, Leading Men

Title	Runtime	Certificate
The Cable Guy	1hr 31 mins	12

LOVEFiLM Instant Information

Run time:	1 hour 31 minutes
Rental release:	To be confirmed

Name	Discs
The Cable Guy	12 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 32 minutes
Rental release:	13 Jun 2005
Main languages:	English

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So Underated!

By Millsey from Hastings , 16 Dec 2006

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They say this film almost ended Jim's career before it had really begun, but if you can get through the annoying voice that Jim dons through the film your notice what a masterpiece it really is. Great acting, Great storyline, and funny as can be.
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Plain Wierd...

By a customer , 22 May 2013

This film was very disturbing and pointless. Some parts where funny but all in all it was just plain weird.
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Thousands will like and Thousands will not. Give it a try and make your own decision

By FilmBuff001 (11 reviews) , 27 Feb 2013

Excellent. One of the MANY great actors is Jim Carrey. Great cast in this too, Ben Stiller directing an yet he still finds a way to get into the film too. Thats great thinking. This is a really funny film that has to be tried.
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Original Sidesplitter

By a customer , 22 Feb 2013

Well, the the word sidesplitter says it all, really. Funny, rude and in some parts disturbing but a really original funny and extreme movie!
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lol hahahha

By alia (13 reviews) , 21 Dec 2012

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lol hahaha i loved this movie he tries very hard to become someones friend in a very little time andhe loves movies and if you love movies you should watch and enjoy thi
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funny, great film good comedy, what can I say?!

By BritishGhost90 (6 reviews) , 03 Dec 2012

This is a great film, allways a good laugh! more movies however of this nature could do with being created!
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