Anybody Else Heard of Death to Smoochy (2002)?

3 years ago by counselwolf to c/moviesandtv

Just Finished Watching Death to Smoochy (2002)

I didn't know what to expect coming in to this film. All I knew that it had Robin Williams, and I found the film from a clip of him dancing through the streets and faceplanting to the wall (btw just watch the whole thing, it's a great love letter to the late Robin Williams).

I was disappointed that the MC wasn't Robin but was Ed Norton who plays Smoochy. Only for a bit though because Ed killed it and greatly portrayed this bundle of ethics character that had an anger management problem deep deep deep down.

The plot was wack but the characters and their interactions with one another were the highlight of the film.

Robin Williams still played a significant part in the movie, but I wished he was used better. He was eclectic as Rainbow Randolph, never really felt scary as a villain but maybe that was the point.

Anyways it was an enjoyable experience, 7/10.

Kolanaki 43 points 3 years ago

Haven't seen it in a while, but I love it.

Oh, but if you wanna see Robin as a truly scary villain there are actually two pretty good flicks: Insomnia and One Hour Photo.

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counselwolf 16 points 3 years ago

Yeah he was definitely a good "villain" in One Hour Photo, he was eery to say the least.

I've watched most of Robin Williams' films and I've thoroughly enjoyed all of it.

My favourite, by far, is still Dead Poets Society.

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elbarto777 6 points 3 years ago
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pixelmeow 5 points 3 years ago

If someone doesn’t cry while watching Awakenings, I’d have to question their humanity. Flowers For Algernon had the same effect on me.

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treetop 6 points 3 years ago

I didn't find him particularly scary in Insomnia, but he was believable and his character had depth which meant a lot more in the context of the film.

Insomnia is still a bit underrated, buried in the larger Nolan canon. It's an incredible and inventive crime drama, but probably (one of?) Nolan's weakest. Which is to say it's broadly only like an 8/10.

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UndefinedIsNotAFunction 3 points 3 years ago

Oh I totally forgot about insomnia. Thanks for reminding me! Good flick.

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jordanlund 2 points 3 years ago

He was also very good in a tiny role in the Kenneth Branagh thriller "Dead Again".

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Moobythegoldensock 34 points 3 years ago

Haven’t watched it in years, but it’s one of my favorite dark comedies. Edward Norton, Robin Williams, Danny DeVito, and John Stewart, what’s not to love?

It’s a rocket ship!

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itsaghostcar 3 points 3 years ago

What are you, blind?! It's a cock!

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tabris 2 points 3 years ago

You know what you can do with your hand cream, jerk-off!

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OogieBoogieMan 14 points 3 years ago

I thoroughly enjoyed that movie and how different it felt to other films at the time. Some good, dark, zaniness

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protokaiser 11 points 3 years ago

I remember news stories when the movie came out; parents were taking their kids to the movie because they didn't understand what it was about. I thought the R rating would have been enough.

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counselwolf 2 points 3 years ago

Maybe a super clip (is that the right term?) of all the Rainbow Randolph and Smoochy the Rhino scenes could be a good show for kids.

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duffkiligan 11 points 3 years ago

If you thought Robin Williams’s character was supposed to be the villain I fear you have missed the point of the movie greatly.

The villain of the movie is mental illness and interpersonal relationships. They give you a hint right at the beginning when Smoochy is playing at a Methadone clinic.

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WarmSoda 11 points 3 years ago

This movie is funny AF.

I'm going on safari motherfucker! SAFARI!

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drwstr 10 points 3 years ago

One of my favorites. I feel it’s under appreciated.

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billy_bollocks 8 points 3 years ago

Ha this movie used to be a cult classic back when there were movie stores still around.

Robin ‘Rainbow Fucking Randolph’ Williams kills it as usual

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TinyPizza 8 points 3 years ago

Randomly thought about this movie last night and started humming "friends come in all sizes". It's a classic in my opinion.

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ZephyrXero 7 points 3 years ago

I remember renting this from a Blockbuster around the time it came out. It was this great twisted take on the Barney era

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Jaytreeman 6 points 3 years ago

I have a family member who did security on that film. He met Robin, and developed a very short friendship with him. (apparently they had coffee together on set a few times, which means that Robin would have had to go out of his way, as either he went on break with security or hung out while family was on duty)

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Psythik 6 points 3 years ago

Of course I remember it. They wouldn't stop showing trailers on TV!

Never seen it, though. I'm not a fan of Robin Williams.

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Kolanaki 7 points 3 years ago

I'm not a fan of Robin Williams

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Isn't that illegal?

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iesou 3 points 3 years ago

How though? His range is huge!

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Psythik 1 point 3 years ago

Same reason while I don't like Will Ferrell. They're stereotypically cast in roles that allows them to act like manchildren. There's always your exceptions like Bicentennial Man and Stranger Than Fiction, but overall they tend to play the same kind of character and I'm just not into it.

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ThePac 2 points 3 years ago

Give this movie a shot. Is not your typical Robin Williams.

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Psythik 2 points 3 years ago

Good to know, thanks. I liked his performance in Bicentennial Man, so if his performance is anything like that then maybe I should give Smoochy a chance.

Thanks again for the recommendation.

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BruceTwarzen 1 point 3 years ago

But he's in it

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ThePac 1 point 3 years ago

It's true. At least he's not in all of it?

The movie is so good.

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z3rOR0ne 4 points 3 years ago

Dating myself here, but saw this in theaters when it released. Brilliant. One of Robin Williams' best performances imho.

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ThrowawayPermanente 4 points 3 years ago

I love this movie

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InLikeClint 4 points 3 years ago

Crazy timining, I just watched this last night. Directed by Danny Devito, it's a fun movie and Robin Williams destroys as always.

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famousblueben 4 points 3 years ago

My stepfather, who I adored, was an instant huge fan of Death to Smoochy after it came out on home video and would often sing the line "Stepdad's Not Mean He's Just Adjusting"

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GrammatonCleric 4 points 3 years ago

Yes, it was pretty popular when it was on home video.

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ThePac 3 points 3 years ago

One of my favs!

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Skotimusj 3 points 3 years ago

Great movie!

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FoundTheVegan 2 points 3 years ago

Criminally underrated! Like my favorite comedy! I quote it everytime someone asks me if I'm okay.

"I'm kind of fucked up in general so it's hard to tell."

😂 😂 😂

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OptimusPhillip 2 points 3 years ago

I'd heard of it, but only ever as a joke. Sometimes, someone online will see a purple rhino and make a Death to Smoochy joke.

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Jaytreeman 1 point 3 years ago

I have a family member who did security on that film. He met Robin, and developed a very short friendship with him. (apparently they had coffee together on set a few times, which means that Robin would have had to go out of his way, as either he went on break with security or hung out while family was on duty)

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decadentrebel 1 point 3 years ago

I haven't seen it in full, but I do remember it creating a bit of controversy with the cookie dongs and kids. Some critics didn't find it funny at all.

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