Simply the funniest movie that has ever been

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2006)

There can be no doubt this is the stupidest movie ever made. It has plot holes all over the shop and the characters just don't make any sense, but if you're after a character-driven comedy that speaks to you on multiple levels, then you wouldn't be watching this in the first place.
This film is about one thing only, making you laugh! And it does it better than any other film in 20 years since its inception. There can be no argument that this is Val Kilmer's finest moment, because despite the high-profile roles he has starred in since, he has rarely revisited his comic roots. Only in the 2005 film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang does he once again display his talent for brilliant dry delivery, and spot-on comic timing.
Obviously, the plot is irrelevant, but it centres around an American singer caught up in a Plot from the Germans to, once again, take over the world. That really is all you need to know, because it's not important. The first time I watched this, I'd gotten home rather worse for wear, and flicked on the TV and some un-godly hour of the morning. Within 5 minutes I'd shouted at my mate to come and watch this crazy film, and the rest is history. None of my friends have still seen this film, but the two of us still fondly remember some of the fantastic gems that are contained within; the pacman scene upon arrival in Germany just blew our minds, the man chasing the tree still gets us every time, and as for Chocolate Mousse (Gasoline Ha Ha Ha!), well, if you haven't seen it, then it cannot be explained.
Suffice to say, I love this film. I love it for what it is, because it doesn't try and pretend that it's a great film, it knows that it's a stupid comedy,and is extremely proud of it. This film has more hilarious moments in the first 10 minutes than almost all modern-day comedies can boast in their entire repertoire!
To summarise, I'd say that everyone needs to see this film. Many will not find it funny, as it does appeal to a certain type of humour, but for those that get the first slapstick gag that they see, they are in for a treat! There are too many comic gems to list in this film, but I think I could pick out any 5 minutes of the feature and there would be something ingenious contained within. Just thinking about the hamster scene makes me chuckle!! It must be watched, it demands to be laughed at, and above all, it must certainly not be taken seriously!