Royal Laughs

Rating: Null/10 (11 April 2003)

KINGPIN (1996) ***1/2 Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray, Chris Elliott. From sibling directors, Peter and Bobby Farrelly, the makers of "Dumb and Dumber" comes an even more brain-dead comedy a la "The Color of Money" meets "The Naked Gun": bowling phenom used-to-be Harrelson (perfectly unscrupulous) realizes his loser status can change thanks to protege Amish Quaid with the help of smarter-than-she-looks sexpot Angel on a quest of a jackpot bowling tournament in Reno with only one obstacle: Murray, the smug pro who was responsible for Harrelson's road to nowhere including the loss of his hand (used to the ultimate running gag). Bathroom humor rules in this hilarious anything for a laugh and in questionable good taste that is ultimately refreshing in an all too politically correct world. The ridiculous wigs are worth a belly laugh or two. Laugh yourself silly!