Protraph Lack of good storyline.

BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Sabah Hensley This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

Madilyn Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

sesht One of the best mainstream comedies I've ever seen, this also seemed one of the smartest, and that generally is an oxymoron.Essentially a movie-within-a-movie being made by an unflappable character, the earnestness of everyone involved (pitch-perfect acting to assure the audience that they're not 'IN' on the joke) allows us to buy into the premise, always a hard thing, and then reels us in; hook line and sinker.Curious as to why it did not translate to better/heavier movies for it's pedigreed cast (Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham and Terence Stamp), who went back to slumming in insipid commercial fare after this (other than Stamp, of course, who's been alternating good fare with bad regularly).Could watch this over and over, and introduce this to folks who've unfortunately been forced to put up with the dredge that both Martin and Murphy are otherwise now known for, and it's not like Heather Graham has set either her fan world, or the critics or the box office on fire since, and it's definitely not for a lack of talent, since that's one commodity the ensemble has in abundance.Here's to hoping someone watching this decides to do it better, perhaps with the same ensemble, or with newer faces/characters...however it works.

videorama-759-859391 This very funny film, does owe a lot to Eddie's place in the movie, doubling as a geek brother of a block buster movie star, Kit Ramsay (the other Murphy role) who refuses to be in Mr Bowfinger's (Martin's) film. He's a struggling director trying to get a film made, with a script called Chubby Rain, that has just wowed him over. Desperate for actors, including the sexy Graham, as a bimbo and budding starlet, he plans to shoot around Kit, who begins to go paranoid, unawares he's the star of Bowfinger's new flick, which this scenario goes down well, and at points, is rib tickling. Through the comedy, we see a lot of truth in this cut through business, like the audition phase, and as trying to get a film made, not to give up and hold onto your dream, which like other movies, we have an inspirational theme. Yeah, it shows you the pitfalls, arse kissing, whatever, as trying to get producers like and investors interested. Among the small cozy crew of Bowfinger's we have a method actress (the wonderful Christine Baranski). Again, this is so true. I've seen it first hand, as even though is a harmless lighthearted comedy, there's a lot of reality about the business underneath. The auditioning and perpetual kissing scene with Graham, and the lucky son of a b..ch is hot. But bimbo, like Graham plays well and all so innocent and sexy is an easy lay here. It's Murphy's geek character scenes I loved the best, a great contrast to his serious, movie star brother who's not having the best of days. The part where Kit went off spouting names of action stars/bad actors that rhymed I loved and was clever. There are some great lines too, ala: Steve Martin, who even wrote that Guy Pearce thriller, Traitor years later, although I've really never thought much of him as an actor, where he did show some great character work in some films, but like Sandler, they were slapstick, comedy based, which demanded that style. It's what you call for an actor, taking the easy way out. One line, comparing a shallow personality, failed auditionee, to a zip code was brilliant, and one I've always remembered. On the whole, Bowfinger is funny, and richly rewarding, and a holy relief, after Murphy's prior dismal comedy pic, Life. Martin is on a winner here, with a nice inspirational ending. Up there with The Nutty Professor, Ed.

Elsie Grant I found this movie so enjoyable. Today the comedies are lacking story lines and actual funny content! This made me laugh from the middle of my gut instead of a forced laugh which most comedies these days make me do. I am a young film maker and the accidents and mistakes that are continuous though out the film, I can totally relate to because I am bound to do the same. Overall the film has a good pace and the script is not too cringe worthy. This is possible the first film were I am actually impressed by Eddie Murphy's performance. This can also be said for Steve Martin. This means it is a must watch for many one who loves to laugh.

FlashCallahan When grasping director Bobby Bowfinger finally finds the 'perfect' script, a cheesy sci-fi story called "Chubby Rain", he decides to put everything on the line and give it a shot.Gathering together an ambitious young Ohio actress, a melodramatic stage actress and a laid back male hopeful.Armed with a handful of illegal immigrants for a crew, a tiny budget, and equipment stolen from a nearby studio, Bowfinger lacks just one thing, Hollywood's hottest action star, Kit Ramsey.Refusing to give up when Kit doesn't take the part, Bowfinger and his crew do whatever it takes to complete the flick - secretly filming Kit without his permission and using his nerdy look-alike brother to fill in for remaining scenes....Just as it was looking like there was no coming back for the two comedians, Murphy and Martin hit us with this.It's one of the best satires of the Hollywood machine in years, and precedes the awful Tropic Thunder by nine long years.There is a lot of fun to be had here. Murphy hasn't been this good since Coming to America, and it's clear that he is having the time of his life. Sadly as of the 29/3/2012, he hasn't done anything noteworthy since.Martin is back on form as writer and star, but keeps his role very low key compared to the other actors.Hollywood and Scientology are ripped to shreds, and this could have been a perfect movie, id they had just left out a lot of the visual gags.It reminds one of Landis comedies from the eighties, and there are some jokes you may miss on the first viewing.Cruelly overlooked on initial release, this is a movie for film lovers and fans of old school comedy.