Bill Murray having a ball!

Rating: 9/10 (16 February 1999)

Contrary to many critiques of the film, I think Kingpin hits the spot. This outrageous comedy from the Farrelly brothers (their best effort in my view) is a road movie with a difference! Brilliantly cast Woody Harrelson guides the delightful Vanessa Angel and dutiful Randy Quaid across the U.S, dodging sex starved fogies and robbing sheep-loving yokels to reach the mecca that is Reno. Having sampled Ms Angel's pins, we get caught up in the 10 pin duel between Harrelson and the undoubtable star of the movie..Bill Murray. The genius of Murray is on show for all to see, and he simply cannot be beaten for sheer comic timing. The final bowling scenes are terrific, with Murray - clearly enjoying himself - playing the crowd for all its worth.