Before we dive into the film, I need to make one thing very clear: This movie is funny but this movie is not a comedy(and I really don’t care that IMDB says otherwise). I say that for several reasons and it’ll make more since soon enough.

When I first picked up World’s Greatest Dad at Blockbuster I really just bought it because the wife was off working late and I like Robin Williams for many reasons that I won’t get into right now. Honestly, I had no clue what to expect. I didn’t read the cover, I didn’t watch the trailer, I didn’t even glance at a single review’s headline. Just an innocent and mostly unbiased perspective only accompanied by sweat pants, popcorn, and a bottle of Blue Moon.

 

I don’t really know how to start this next paragraph. In all honesty, I don’t want to. Am I even qualified? What started as a witty and charming tale of a failed writer/teacher and his odd son has now left me completely speechless. I don’t care what you think about Robin Williams. I really couldn’t care less what you think about Bob Goldthwait. I don’t think many people can successfully take a witty comedy and make your stomach drop and eyes water in about 12 seconds flat. How did he did do this? Balls. Thats all I can come up with. I mean, Goldthwait was doing Jimmy Kimmel Live just before this! He hasn’t directed a single serious project…since….ever. So what the hell happened?? Please someone fill me in here. It just doesn’t make any sense. Yes, Robin Williams is an amazing actor, but guess who wrote it? Goldthwait. WTF.

I don’t really want to spoil this for you. And therefore I will not make any of the normal play-by-play plot descriptions that you were hoping for. What was this movie about? Well, that’s up to you. To me, it showed how a messed up society/, family, or friend just isn’t as funny as others would like you to believe. When all the clever one-liners, funny expressions, and tactful cover-ups are gone, when all the pain, fear, shame finally just fall apart and collapse in on themselves…When all the crap is tossed aside and you just have real people with real problems. It’s just…I don’t really know what to tell you people anymore. This culture is a lie. We aren’t happy. We are addicted, we are pathetic, and we are shallow.

I’m a Christian but I do not believe in Christian movies. I also don’t believe that much of this particular film’s worldview gave any kind of healthy conclusion. Still, the fact remains–this is probably one of the only witty “comedies” that has ever made me sit on the couch and pray for my friends, neighbors, and relatives while the credits roll. Has Cloud Ten ever done that? Nope. Will they ever? Probably not. The fact is, the former director of The Man Show did more to make me think and pray about my life and those around me more than any other Christian film ever has and probably ever will for a while. Imagine if Christian writers actually started writing real stories? Maybe then they would stop dragging Christ through the mud in an effort to protect the church’s image. I’m sorry if this offend’s you. I am even more sorry that you think someone should care.

Well, that’s all I have to say about that. Please watch the movie. If you watch the trailer, please keep in mind that it is very deceptive to the real tone of the film.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

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