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   What was the movie 'The Cable Guy' about?

   • The original screenplay by Lou Holtz Jr. was a lighter comedy, described by Apatow as "a What About Bob? annoying friend movie" where the Cable Guy was a likeable loser who intrudes upon the cable subscriber's life, but never in a physically threatening way.

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   Was 'the Cable Guy' a good movie?

   • Roger Ebert included The Cable Guy in his worst of the year list for 1996, though colleague Gene Siskel disagreed, calling it "a very good film. [Carrey's] best since The Mask ". Ebert found Carrey's "bizarre" and "creepy" performance undermined the entire story, and felt the movie was more of a dark comedy than was necessary.

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   Is the Cable Guy a comedy?

   • The Cable Guy has now all but been forgotten by the movie world. It was released when Jim Carrey was on his way to being the new A list comedian, and thus, was considered only a slightly funny version of 'Ace Venture'. or The Mask' Or whatever. Personally, I don't consider The Cable Guy a comedy at all.

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   What happened at the end of 'the Cable Guy'?

   • The cut occurs when Steven and The Cable Guy are fighting on top of the TV satellite, towards the ending. A shot of Guy headbutting Steven, as well as a brief ear-clap, has been omitted. A Different Slant... The Cable Guy has now all but been forgotten by the movie world.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Cable_GuyThe Cable Guy - Wikipedia

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   The Cable Guy is a 1996 American satirical black comedy thriller film directed by Ben Stiller, written by Lou Holtz Jr. and starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. [3] It was released in the United States on June 14, 1996.

3. facts.net › 41-facts-about-the-movie-the-cable-guy41 Facts About The Movie The Cable Guy

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   Jul 30, 2024 · The Cable Guy, released in 1996, is a dark comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and starring Jim Carrey in the leading role. This movie holds a unique place in the world of cinema, as it pioneers the concept of a stalker comedy, blending elements of humor, suspense, and psychological thriller.

4. www.imdb.com › title › tt0115798The Cable Guy (1996) - IMDb

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   The Cable Guy: Directed by Ben Stiller. With Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black. A designer makes a grievious mistake when he rejects the friendship of a borderline cable guy.

   • 6.1/10 (180K)
   • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller

   • Director: Ben Stiller
   • Release Date: 1996-06-14

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6. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › the-cable-guy-1996The Cable Guy movie review & film summary (1996) - Roger Ebert

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   Jun 14, 1996 · The movie character the cable guy most resembles in his psychological profile is Rupert Pupkin, the pathological celebrity hound played by Robert De Niro in Scorsese’s “The King of Comedy.” Yet the movie isn’t trying to make a statement about the cable guy; it is simply trying for laughs in a way that will not produce them.

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0115798The Cable Guy (1996) - Plot - IMDb

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   Architect Steven Kovacs (Matthew Broderick) moves into an apartment after a failed marriage proposal to his girlfriend Robin Harris (Leslie Mann). Taking advice from his friend Rick (Jack Black), Steven bribes cable installer Ernie "Chip" Douglas (Jim Carrey) into giving him free movie channels.

8. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › cable_guyThe Cable Guy - Rotten Tomatoes

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   Oddball cable installer Chip Douglas (Jim Carrey) attempts to strike up a friendship with customer Steven Kovacs (Matthew Broderick) by offering him premium channels at no cost. When...

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   • Category: Comedy

   • Content Rating: PG-13

9. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › the-cable-guyThe Cable Guy Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   A twisted comedy about TV addiction. Teens OK. Read Common Sense Media's The Cable Guy review, age rating, and parents guide.