Waiting for Guffman

Pros: well drawn characters, writing, storytelling, and acting
Cons: stomach pains...

A friend of mine told me to see this film, and I had never heard of it. I had seen This is Spinal Tap, which is still one of the funniest movies ever made, and he told me it was from Christopher Guest, who also was involved with Spinal Tap. I found it,...

Pros: hilarious (in mocking kind of way), perfect casting
Cons: they didn't include the hours of outtakes in the video, it's not on DVD yet

Even before the movie was released I knew I would love it. For a few months prior to its 1997 release, I saw the trailers and couldn't stop laughing.

When it was finally released, I was at the theatre opening weekend.

As you...

Pros: One of the funniest films I've ever seen
Cons: You may have some of the songs in your head after watching

This is literally one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. It centers on life in a small town and its community theater group who put on possibly the worst play ever. The brilliant aspects of this film are not only in the wonderful script. The...

Pros: Absolutely hilarious. Never know what's gonna happen.
Cons: If you like stability in movies, don't see this one.

This is one of the funniest films I've seen in a long time. Waiting For Guffman, from the friendly people who brought you This is Spinal Tap, is a brilliant mockumentary on the making of a community theatre production in the small...

Pros: story, dialouge, characters, subtle humor
Cons: pacing; not for everyone

A friend of mine asked, nay, demanded that I see this movie three years ago. She has bugged me on and off sincfe then about seeing it. Finally, I went out and rented it. I was surprised to find that it was a Christopher Guest movie. I have yet to see Spin ...

Pros: Guest. Levy. Posey. General concept. Execution.
Cons: Some pacing problems. Definitely not for everyone.

I'm glad I saw 'Best in Show' before 'Waiting for Guffman'. Had I seen this one first, I would likely have felt a great deal of disappointment after viewing 'Best in Show'.

'Best in Show' was an excellent movie, and it had its share...

Pros: Hysterical, great characters, wonderful absurdity
Cons: Not much

For those of you familiar with the "mockumentary" genre, you've probably already seen "Waiting for Guffman." If not, shame on you. Utilizing the same improvisational techniques as "Spinal Tap" and using some of the same...

Pros: different kind of comedy, hilarious, wonderful characters
Cons: -

Hands down the most original comedy out there. This movie just oozes comedy in a way that sucks you in immediately. After seeing this movie you'll have these characters in your head for a long, long time.

It is filmed in a mock documentary...

Pros: perfect acting,funny script
Cons: 86 minutes? too short!!!

Waiting For Guffman was, hands down, my favorite movie of 1997. It is so funny and all the acting is so right on!
It takes place in Blaine, Missouri, known far and wide as the "Stool capital of America"(They made stools in the 1900's) To...

Pros: Genuinely funny,
Cons: May not entertain people who "don't get the joke"

Okay, here's the scoop. This is a Mocumentary about the production of a community playhouse theatrical interpretation of the history of Blaine Missouri. I won't give away any of the plot but here's some info on the man who made it. Christopher Guest is...

Pros: One of the funniest movies ever
Cons: The humor might be lost on folks not involved with community theatre

Anyone who has ever done little theatre should see this movie. Every single character in the film is someone I have encountered at one time or another through years of involvement with little theatre. It's Judy, Mickey in a barn...with stars in their...

Pros: Wonderful for people involved in community theater!
Cons: Some scenes may not be completely suitable for children under 8

If you do or have done community theater, then you can agree and relate to this movie 100%! I do community theater, and this is the funniest movie I have ever seen it! I own it and watch it almost every single day and can quote it by heart! I definitely...

Pros: Well formatted, good cast, good acting, well written and directed.
Cons: None

These "mock-documentaries" are always something I can enjoy. Before I saw "Waiting for Guffman", I caught "Drop Dead Gorgeous" on TV, which is also a mock-documentary. What makes these movies good for laughing-out-loud...

Pros: Great cast that works so well together
Cons: Some joke will only be funny to theatre people!

Being a theatre fan, I was encouraged to view Waiting For Guffman to get a true, yet scary glance into the world of community theatre. After laughing out loud over and over again, I realized that this is a commentary on real actors in communities all...

Pros: Hilarious, laugh-out-loud funny, improvised dialogue
Cons: Too short, non-theater folks won't "get it"

As an undergraduate Theater major at the University of Maryland, I heard about Waiting For Guffman through friends. I reluctantly watched the movie, and it almost instantly became one of my favorites. If you have ever been involved in a school show, ...