This film is different from other mockumentaries since the majority of the movie was ad-libbed and genuine which makes it even funnier! Hence the title, it seems to mock small-scale theater and perhaps the small-town culture as well. It starts with the small town of Blain putting together a stage production celebrating their history. Corky, an amateur former director is hired by the mayor of Blain to write and select wannabe actors for the production. The cast members are hilarious in their own quirky ways and consist of two travel agents, a dentist and more colorful characters. They all truly believe that they are all "the next big thing" with undiscovered talent. I noticed that the characters have lots of confidence and faith in both themselves and each other and create a strong support system. Overall, I enjoyed the film, especially the audition scene and the ending scene. Here is the audition scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWcxJdk7iVw And here is a scene about Corky explaining his personalized towels that wasn't included in the film but it's funny! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgZbuarvvbg

I agree that the film was hilarious, but at first I was so confused because I saw actors I have seen in other films. Then, I realized that it was a mockumentary, and was meant to be that way.
ReplyDelete"Waiting For Guffman" is a hilarious film due to the absurdity and exaggeration of everything. Corky's explanations and metaphors like "how many babies can you fit in a tire" really make the film great.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a hilarious documentary because the actors seem so genuine and serious when the comments they make are just so blatantly absurd!
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