I enjoyed this movie but could not help but notice that it is not as consistently funny as Waiting for Guffman. It isn't until Fred Willard is introduced as the dog show's clueless TV commentator that the movie finds any sort of rhythm. Still, there are wondeful scenes strewn about the films first act.
Christopher Guest has some priceless moments with his bloodhound, and his transformation into a Southern fishing store owner is quite amazing.
Sadly, the other characters never really completely gel in their storylines. Parker Posey and her husband in the film are one-note funnies.
The gay couple is pretty straight forward, easy laughs. Still, the more flamboyant guy gets in some zingers every now and then.
I do enjoy Eugene Levy and see him playing within his own little niche in pretty much every movie. He's kind of a lovable amusement, but his storyline with Catherine O'Hara is not the stuff of comedic gold.
Give the kudos to Willard for his comedic panache and for again bein the shoe-in for well-earned laughs.
I guess my chief complaint is that Guest allowed for an interesting, funny character like his to be relegated to the background after some promising moments.
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