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Not a bad movie, certainly entertaining, but hardly Oscar nomination worthy. The movie might be worth it just to listen to Gaga who is nothing short of extraordinary from a vocal standpoint. Some of the duets are also excellent and the acting is superb throughout. However, the movie really drags in places to the point I just wanted it get over with.

Okay this humor may offend a large portion of the population, but that is precisely what makes it funny. This is not a pointless, incredibly dumb movie like "The Stupids" that had one 2 minute piece of brilliance in the entire movie. There are some hilariously brilliant lines, some uproarious moments of completely sick humor and a ton of laughs. If you or others consider you to be sober, prudish folk by all means do not waste your time on this movie - you will hate it. If you enjoy Saturday Night Live, SCTV, 30 Rock and similar comedy, you will find this to be one of the most well produced and acted examples of this hilarious genre of comedy. Also, this is not the understated genre of absurdist comedy that Bill Murray and the Wilson boys routinely appear in. This is ridiculous, crude, over the top, uncomfortable, bathroom, I can't believe he said or did that type of comedy. However, the comedic acting is superb, and the film is directed and produced at a high level of competence. There is no message here, just humor.

Bella. Need I say more. A beautiful film with an amazing spirit. Different, extraordinarily filmed. Editing genius. Remarkable. What astounds me is that there a enough cretins that watch movies to bring the rating down on this film to a mere 7.5. Yes it jumps around, a difficult way to tell a story, but when it works, it works. Of course it will require a modicum of intelligence to enjoy this film. If you understand the last sentence watch the movie, if not run - this movie is not for you. However, if you enjoy something a little different, this is a movie for you. In a way the mood of the film reminds me a little of (and I hate to say this) "Before Sunrise." Although much better acted, written, filmed and directed. And with a different spirit. Why it reminds me, I am not certain.