adonis98-743-186503 Kids show host Rainbow Randolph is fired in disgrace while his replacement, Sheldon Mopes, aka Smoochy the Rhino, finds himself a rising star. Unfortunately for Sheldon, the kid's TV business isn't all child's play. Can someone explain me what the hell happened to Edward Norton? he starred in films like American History X and The Incredible Hulk and then nothing also what the hell is wrong with Danny Devito? He was great in Twins and amazing in Batman Returns and he was good in Junior also but after that his career went flat. This is an unfunny, dumb comedy that has 31 scenes i mean my god the pain just couldn't stop at all. I feel so bad for the late Robin Williams tho such a talent in films like Aladdin and Hook and this one is just awful i'm sorry.

popcorninhell Death to Smoochy is one of those films whose assumed plot we've always fantasized about; especially those of us with young children in the home. Barney the Dinosaur (1992-2010), Teletubbies (1997- 2001), Yo-Gabba-Gabba (2007-Present) inspire just as many kids to use their imaginations and jump up and down as they inspire grown- ups to take up Valium. So why not release a movie about a beloved children's character meeting his demise.Well I'm not sure people knew quite what they were getting into with this one but if you can deal with Edward Norton's painful earnestness and Robin William's mania there's actually quite a lot to like here. Atmospherically the tone is dark and caustically funny. Director Danny DeVito creates a cynical media-centric universe in this film where crime and corruption ooze into the folds of children's programming. Smoochy the Rhino (Edward Norton) is a real believer in the power of his message to kids which is at odds with his angry rival Rainbow Randy (Robin Williams). As a result Smoochy naivety was seen by many as unrealistic and even annoying. I agree but a lot of bad things happen to the pink rhino so to me, it washes out.

NateWatchesCoolMovies Danny Devito's Death To Smoochy is the epitome of mean spirited, acid tongued black comedy, and I love every sleazy, delightfully offensive goddamn minute of it. It's incredibly underrated, and don't believe for a second the bad mojo about it. It's an all star pisser that fires on its alcoholic, manic depressive cylinders for its entire running time, and doesn't let up with the demented antics for a minute. Robin Williams plays dirtbag kids TV show host Rainbow Randolph like a bat out of hell on crack. He's a force of fast talking nature in the role, dominating every scene with a gleeful scuzzy, lovable nastiness that's just wonderful. When he's fired for being a scumbag, the ratings obsessed manager (Jon Stewart of all people) replaces him with upstart fool Smoochy The Rhino, aka Edward Norton. Norton throws himself knowingly into the wicked comedy and gives us a naive, vegan, borderline retarded sap, and owns every minute. Catherine Keener plays the slutty network recruiter with her typical scary sass and underlying warmth, with a slutty side (she likes to make it with the hosts when they're in costume). Randolph then does everything in his power to sabotage Smoochy, going to some shocking, perverted lengths. This is a full on, risky, extremely R rated comedy and that could be why it was so hated on. Don't listen to a word of naysaying. It's an absolute riot. Devito, who has a god given gift for these mean spirited comedies, shows up as a sleazeball agent. There's awesome work from Vincent Schiavelli, Robert Prosky, Pam Ferris and Harvey Fierstein as well. If pitch black comedy is your thing, then check out this rager that would give Barney and Big Bird nightmares.

Mr_Mirage This film starts dark as the children's TV star Rainbow Randolph is shown taking a bribe to allow a child special status on his show in a sting operation... or rather, dark before that, with the emphasis on the sales of his likeness and candy style "breakfast foods"... or maybe just in the innuendos of the song he sings at the beginning... or dark when we watch a figure being beaten to death at the very opening.All of the above: less than 5 minutes of screen time. This dark as the grave comedy just keeps getting darker and darker.WARNING: With the loss of one of the stars by his own hand, this may be too dark for the fans of Mr. Williams. I thought I could take it. I was wrong. Too soon for me, but I will go back again.It is, however, as brilliant a piece of dark comedy ever made, and with his untimely loss, maybe some that ignored it then will find it now. Brutal, unflinching and bordering on bitter (but never sweet), this is a grand film for all involved. Read the cast names... yes, this one somehow got away from us.