raunchy comedy full of laughs, but also a heart too

Rating: Null/10 (4 May 2001)

I first went to see this movie expecting lots of sick and cruel jokes (I personally like that stuff) and was not disappointed. If you are a sensitive type that gets offended by films like "Dumb and Dumber", you won't like this film. If you can appreciate rapid-fire jokes and shameless attempts to get a laugh out of anything, this is a great film to see.
What surprised me about "Kingpin" is that, beneath all the raunchy humor and satire, there is a real story behind it all. Roy Munson (Woody Harrelson) once had a promising career go down the tubes due to one unlucky night and for years becomes an alcoholic loser. By the end of the film, you can see positive changes in his life, as well as in his new friend Ishmael (Randy Quaid), a harmless Amish man who wants to gain the respect and admiration of his community.