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Death to Smoochy

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Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams), the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy (Edward Norton), a puffy fuscia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive (Catherine Keener) - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
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The talent involved can't save a script that has nowhere to go with its promising premise.

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Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune A dark comedy that blows up like an exploding cigar, leaving nothing much behind but smoke, noise and a bad taste. Rated: 2/4 Jul 20, 2002 Full Review J. Hoberman Village Voice Death to Smoochy is often very funny, but what's even more remarkable is the integrity of DeVito's misanthropic vision. Apr 2, 2002 Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper I'm sure that some country, maybe France or something, will hail this as a work of genius, because it is so incredibly awful. Apr 1, 2002 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy On balance, this notorious critical underachiever and box office bomb is better than its reputation. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 25, 2024 Full Review Cory Woodroof 615 Film Rarely does something so tasteless on the surface produce such depth. I hope this finds its audience; this would bring the house down with the right midnight audience. Jun 15, 2022 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed An awful embarrassing movie... Apr 29, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jordan P What a delight to see an evil and deranged Robin Williams! I really enjoyed this dark comedy, why so many bad reviews? Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/25 Full Review Craig B The critisims are vague, Death to Smoochy is a fun, funny, and interesting movie! Giving parallel insights to a distopian view of the entertainment industry, delivered as only celluloid can. From fame addicts, to incidental mob ties, hippy off-Broadway talent, skimming false charities, a desperate producer and his jaded assistant, this movie does a great job of connecting the dots and staying consistent. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Oliver C Robin Williams' manic energy is put to perfect use in this amusing and twisted comedy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 49 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Sexual References and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $8,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/25 Full Review Audience Member Rarely does something so tasteless on the surface produce such depth. I hope this finds its audience; this would bring the house down with the right midnight audience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review Sarah H This is a brilliant film and you cannot convince me otherwise. I saw it 20 years ago and just rewatched it with a bunch of friends who had never heard of it. We all had a great time and many laughs were had. Never a dull moment, the bright, quirky, exaggerated, slapstick quality beautifully lightens and contrasts with the dark, serious, and thought provoking subject matter. I’m so glad Death to Smoochy exists. Guess the world doesn’t know quality when it sees it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams), the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy (Edward Norton), a puffy fuscia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive (Catherine Keener) - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Director
Danny DeVito
Producer
Andrew Lazar, Peter Macgregor-Scott
Screenwriter
Adam Resnick
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
FilmFour Productions
Rating
R (Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 29, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.4M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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