Kabluey

PG-13

Released Jul 4, 2008

1 hr. 26 min.

Comedy

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83%

36 Reviews

Tomatometer

65%

2,500+ Ratings

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Leslie (Lisa Kudrow) is left with few options when her husband is sent back to war in the Middle East. A modest amount of help arrives in the form of his brother, Salman (Scott Prendergast), who is less than prepared to care for the couple's two preadolescent boys. When Leslie still can't make ends meet on her own, Salman is forced to find employment, but, with minimal qualifications, his only option is to become a mascot for a digital company by donning a bulbous blue costume.

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Critics Consensus

An effecting treatise on modern alienation, Scott Prendergast's story of a hapless loser who finds recognition by donning a featureless suit is full of whimsy and sorrow.

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For some reason this just resonated with me 3.6

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/21

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Funny...caught me off gaurd. lol

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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151203: What a strange film. A mother and two boys struggle to stay sane during the father's long tour of duty in Irag. They call upon a unique uncle to assist. He, perhaps, becomes their saving grace. Supposed to be a comedy but I just don't get much of the humour; or it doesn't touch me as such. Other than a bunch of hot MILF characters, Kudrow's right up there, weak all around. Sadly, to the garage sale pile.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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I've had this film for years but never gave it a go until now. A lady (Kudrow) has some pretty intense kids and she needs some help to look out for them while her guy is serving in Iraq. Her weird brother is on the rescue mission and he soon finds a blue mascot costume to jump into yo make things more interesting. It's pretty funny, ok shot and pretty average on most levels. Not the greatest of indie comedy, but it got that nice, weird'ish groove that indies tend to have. 6 out of 10 laminating machines.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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ABSOLUTE YAAAS! This movie is hilarious and has heart! What more could you want. Amazing movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Includes all the ingredients of an indie movie: an aimless nogoodnik, an estranged family who tests his adult responsibilities, a strange part-time job that requires a quirky/cute costume, a redemption moment that establishes his self-worth and strengthens his bond with aforemetioned estranged family. It's all very nice, and I like the quirky filmmaking aspects as well, like zooming in on weird physical phenomena, like the ghosty rotations a plastic spoon makes after you let go from stirring it. I would have liked a bit more life or explanation in Lisa Kudrow's character. Yes, she's a depressive, but there isn't much for the character or actor to do, and the reasons for her affair are just a bit too indie-understated...indiestated? I also wonder why Salman leaves before reconciling with his brother, which seems to have been a source of tension throughout the whole movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Scott Prendergast

Director

Lisa Kudrow

Leslie

Scott Prendergast

Salman

Teri Garr

Suze

Christine Taylor

Betty

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

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Mark Holcomb

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Mark Bourne

Film.com

...a low-key comedy perfectly tuned for our times.

Feb 2, 2009

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Short on substance, despite a watchable supporting cast and an amiable overall tenor.

Oct 18, 2008

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Brent Simon

Shared Darkness

Hey, ever wonder about the secret lives of those guys dancing around in the Subway sandwich outfits in 100-degree summer heat, and all that brought them to that point? Then Kabluey might be for you.

Rated: B

May 15, 2012

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

an anthem for hard times

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 29, 2008

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Christian Toto

What Would Toto Watch?

Kabluey nearly implodes in the opening moments but swiftly finds its footing.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 16, 2008

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Synopsis

Leslie (Lisa Kudrow) is left with few options when her husband is sent back to war in the Middle East. A modest amount of help arrives in the form of his brother, Salman (Scott Prendergast), who is less than prepared to care for the couple's two preadolescent boys. When Leslie still can't make ends meet on her own, Salman is forced to find employment, but, with minimal qualifications, his only option is to become a mascot for a digital company by donning a bulbous blue costume.

Director: Scott Prendergast
Executive Producer: Sarah Feinberg-Galan, Nancy Stephens
Screenwriter: Scott Prendergast
Distributor: Regent Releasing
Production Co: Whitewater Films
Rating: PG-13 (A Crude Reference|Some Sexual Material|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 4, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 31, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $83.4K

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