UHF (1989)
2.5/4
'UHF' remains 'Weird Al' Yankovic's only starring vehicle. It's not a very good movie, but it has some stand-out funny parts. Of course, it's stupid, and a bit of an aquired taste. There isn't much else to say about the movie, except for that it hits at times, and misses at others. When it hits, it really hits, and when it misses, it really misses. I kind of liked the movie, and I laughed on a few occasions. But I'm afraid I can't quite recommend the movie.
'UHF' follows George Newman, an unemployed, down on his luck visionary who becomes the manager of an unknown local television station. By a crazy turn of events, the station becomes number one, and wacky humor follows.
'Weird Al' and his director, Jay Levey, don't always hit home runs with their off the wall parodies, but their efforts are always honorable; much of it is funny, and some of it can be sophomoric and stupid. No doubt, 'Weird Al' is the master of the parody, and the opening Indiana Jones spoof is very clever. The film also stars Kevin McCarthy as the rival network executive, and Michael Richards as the optimistic janitor. Richards is very funny in this, some of his scenes are the best in the movie. Kevin McCarthy isn't as good however, but is still funny.
Overall, this movie is a cult item: it features the legendary 'Weird Al' in his only starring role, and the movie is an essential part to 80's cheese. I kind of liked it; it's not a very good movie, but it's not a bad movie like so many other unfunny comedies - which this movie is not.
2.5/4
'UHF' remains 'Weird Al' Yankovic's only starring vehicle. It's not a very good movie, but it has some stand-out funny parts. Of course, it's stupid, and a bit of an aquired taste. There isn't much else to say about the movie, except for that it hits at times, and misses at others. When it hits, it really hits, and when it misses, it really misses. I kind of liked the movie, and I laughed on a few occasions. But I'm afraid I can't quite recommend the movie.
'UHF' follows George Newman, an unemployed, down on his luck visionary who becomes the manager of an unknown local television station. By a crazy turn of events, the station becomes number one, and wacky humor follows.
'Weird Al' and his director, Jay Levey, don't always hit home runs with their off the wall parodies, but their efforts are always honorable; much of it is funny, and some of it can be sophomoric and stupid. No doubt, 'Weird Al' is the master of the parody, and the opening Indiana Jones spoof is very clever. The film also stars Kevin McCarthy as the rival network executive, and Michael Richards as the optimistic janitor. Richards is very funny in this, some of his scenes are the best in the movie. Kevin McCarthy isn't as good however, but is still funny.
Overall, this movie is a cult item: it features the legendary 'Weird Al' in his only starring role, and the movie is an essential part to 80's cheese. I kind of liked it; it's not a very good movie, but it's not a bad movie like so many other unfunny comedies - which this movie is not.