Rip Torn is worth his weight in wrenches

Rating: 8/10 (7 August 2004)

I think this is a great movie. I've read many comments about this movie and not one mentioned the wonderful performance by Rip Torn. He read his lines so cleverly and never missed a cue. I don't think I've laughed so hard at the theater in a long while. We could have done without the pizza scene but... Jason Bateman's performance was also hilarious. The banter between his character and that of Fred Willard was superb. I won't be able to look at a pumpkin without thinking about his character in this movie. I saw this movie 3 times and laughed just as heartily all 3 times! Not Oscar material but great when you need a good laugh.