Man Of The Year

Could this comedy get any less funny? Could this thriller be any less thrilling? Drama less dramatic? For Man of the Year, the answer is no, because it fails to achieve even the most base of these cinematic platforms. The wannabe comedy/drama/political-thriller gets nary a single genre right, leaving behind an empty, boring film. Robin Williams, who has his issues as an actor to begin with, does his character no favors by acting like himself (much like Jim Carrey). The script is unintentionally hilarious when in full thriller mode, and slow and monotonous when attempting to be funny. Barry Levinson, the writer/director, has known success in the past (Rain Man), but Man of the Year will not be one he is remembered highly for. Don't waste your time with this junk; instead, watch The Colbert Report clips of Stephen Colbert running for president early in 2008. You will get more laughs, and find yourself more thrilled, then at any moment during Man of the Year. An absolute travesty.

Genre - Comedy/Drama/Thriller (1.75)

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