For Your Consideration

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David F Christopher Guest’s For Your Consideration is a mockumentary exploring the chaos of Hollywood filmmaking. While it boasts Guest’s trademark colorful ensemble cast, including Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, and much of the Spinal Tap crew, the film ultimately falls short. Its partially improvised dialogue is hit-and-miss, often depending on the actor’s ability to elevate the material. The film’s central conceit—a behind-the-scenes look at the industry—feels too insular to resonate with general audiences. Guest and his team appear so steeped in Hollywood culture that the humor is more likely to amuse insiders than casual viewers. Additionally, the film rehashes the tired trope of perceived resistance to Jewish representation in Hollywood. This premise feels outdated and forced, making the story less compelling. Despite these flaws, the film does succeed in creating an amusing array of quirky characters, thanks to its talented cast. However, For Your Consideration ultimately feels like an inside joke that never quite lands. 5/10 Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Gareth v A rather forgettable effort considering the high standards Guest has set over the years. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/19/23 Full Review Kyle M Dated and short-sighted, as well ever cringy increased as the grasped satirical scope's aimed comedy decreased rather blandly due to looks of constipation except for Fred Willard actually making invasive efforts near the end for amusing comedic timing. (C+) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/23/22 Full Review william d I'm a big fan of the Guest/Levy/O'Hara collaborations, but this one just didn't seem all that funny to me. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review james b I have to be completely honest. I did not think this was very good. I love Christopher Guest movies and some of his movies are in my top 10 of all time. This one was just so disjointed though. I kind of laughed a couple of times, but for the most part I was just waiting for it to improve. I would pass on this one if I'm being honest. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review dave s With For Your Consideration, Christopher Guest departs from the mockumentaries he is noted for. This may not have been a good idea. In fact, For Your Consideration would have been perfect material for a mockumentary but Guest opted for a standard narrative. The film includes Guest's regular ensemble, plenty of quirky characters, seemingly improvised dialogue and some tepid satire. It centers around the production of the low budget film Home for Purim, a movie destined for the discount bin at Walmart. The movie certainly has some laughs and isn't a bad way to waste eighty minutes, but there's a mean-spirited feel to it once the actors of Purim catch wind that they are being considered for Oscar nominations, resulting in a final fifteen minutes that borders on downright depressing, never a good way to end a comedy. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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