When steven moves into a new place, an overzealous cable guy hooks him up and doesnt let go. Jim carrey was interested in starring in an ambiguously gay duo movie awesome art weve found around the net. A movie that makes us dislike him is a strategic mistake. Back in 1996, the cable guy was widely seen as jim carreys first real misstep. Youd be surprised how many customers treat me like snot, like im a goddamn plumber or somethin. Carrey, the selfproclaimed highestpaid megalomaniacal boy king in. Ben stiller and star jim carrey, the cable guy became an opportunity for carrey to flex some.
The cable guy 18 movie clip cable install time 1996 hd. The cable guy is way over the top, and yet he is so human. Slip the cable guy fifty bucks and youll get the movie channels for free its a time honoured urban ritual. The cable guy arrived at the height of jim carreys fame in the mid 90s, right between batman forever and liar liar.
The movie performed okay but well below expectations. The cable guy arrived at the height of jim carrey s fame in the mid 90s, right between batman forever and liar liar. Ben stillers the cable guy managed to be considered a boxoffice failure while still making close to 100 million dollars. Originally planned as a silly vehicle for chris farley, in the hands of director ben stiller and star jim carrey, the cable guy became an opportunity for carrey to flex some of his darker comedic.
Arguably the top screen comedian of the 1990s, canadianborn entertainer jim carrey has combined equal parts of his idol performerp99633jerry lewisjerrylewis, his spiritual ancestor performerp60408harry ritz. Jim carrey movie celebrity database celebrity filmography. The cable guy is a 1996 american black comedy film directed by ben stiller, starring jim carrey and matthew broderick. Oddball cable installer chip douglas jim carrey attempts to strike up a friendship with customer steven kovacs matthew broderick by offering him.
In 1996 jim carrey was still the biggest star in the world and audiences simply were not ready for his dark side during that summer. All jim carrey movies ranked by tomatometer the cable guy is way over the top, and yet he is so human. Nov 14, 2019 the cable guy movie trailer 1996 plot synopsis. But even the big slapstick setpiecesthe medieval times duel. Another wonderful thing to add to your collection is the costume worn by jim carrey in the cable guy for the character chip douglas. Though its increasingly apparent to steven that the cable guy. The cable guy is directed by ben stiller and stars jim carrey, matthew broderick and leslie mann. When steven rebuffs chips frequent need for companionship, chip goes from a mildly eccentric acquaintance to a full fledged psycho stalker. Oddball cable installer chip douglas jim carrey attempts to strike up a friendship with customer steven kovacs matthew broderick by offering him premium. But when steven kovacs moves into his new apartment he picks the wrong cable guy this guy dosent want fifty bucks. If you think jim carreys comedy is an acquired taste, think of the cable guy as a potent bottle of bittersweet wine. The costume consists of a cream tshirt by banana republic, a set of blue heavy cotton z. See more ideas about the cable guy, jim carrey and guys.
Raised on television sitcoms, he wants life to look just like my three sons. Imdb poll board favorite underrated movies falling in love on set favorite jim carrey. Feb 03, 2014 originally planned as a silly vehicle for chris farley, in the hands of director ben stiller and star jim carrey, the cable guy became an opportunity for carrey to flex some of his darker comedic. When an unsuspecting cable subscriber matthew broderick accepts the offer of a few free movie channels from an overeager installer, he has no idea whom or what he has just invited into his. The cable guy 1996 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. I think it was probably a victim of jim carrey s earlier, broader work, and was perhaps unwelcome in the context of his career.
Jim carrey, matthew broderick, leslie mann directed by. I think it was probably a victim of jim carreys earlier, broader work, and was perhaps unwelcome in the context of his career. A rude cable guy jim carrey shows up late to install stevens matthew broderick cable television. The cable guy 1996 15 1h 35m international movies when steven moves into a new place, an overzealous cable guy hooks him up and doesnt let go. This film is horribly underrated, so see it, and decide for yourself. Feb 03, 2014 a rude cable guy jim carrey shows up late to install stevens matthew broderick cable television.
Originally planned as a silly vehicle for chris farley, in the hands of director ben. This week were talking about our weird experiences. The cable guy movie 1996 jim carrey, matthew broderick, leslie. With jim carrey, matthew broderick, leslie mann, jack black. The cable guy 1996 jim carrey as the cable guy imdb. Beetlejuice, true grit, xmen our favorite movie easter eggs. In the cable guy, a stalker comedy about a repairman carrey developing an unhealthy attachment to one of his clients matthew.
The jim carrey business actually fits into this film and enhances its darkness in ways none of his other films even dare attempt. It was released in the united states on june 14, 1996. And when he meets single guy steven kovacs matthew broderick, he sees his chance for some serious male bonding. How liar liar redefined jim carreys career 20 years ago today by jenna marotta mar 21, 2017 hes bestknown for being outlandish, but playing a. The manic madness of jim carrey strikes again in this totally wired, out of control comedy. Though its increasingly apparent to steven that the cable guy is dangerous. Originally planned as a silly vehicle for chris farley, in the hands of. A lonely and mentally disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but his target, a. Cable guy was even further back, longer than i want to believe. An unbalanced cable tv installer jim carrey plagues an architect matthew broderick.
The cable guy 18 movie clip cable install time 1996. By the end, the movie has declared itself as a black comedy about one very deeply troubled cable guy. While audiences in 1996 couldnt understand what jim carrey was doing in a movie like the cable guy, considering his body of work since then, it feel much more in line with what. When steven rebuffs chips frequent need for companionship, chip goes from a mildly eccentric acquaintance to a fullfledged psycho stalker. How liar liar redefined jim carreys career 20 years ago today by jenna marotta mar 21, 2017 hes bestknown for being outlandish, but playing a lawyer and parent improved jim carrey s. May 21, 2014 when an unsuspecting cable subscriber matthew broderick accepts the offer of a few free movie channels from an overeager installer, he has no idea whom or what he has just invited into his life. The cable guy 1996 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. Jim carrey somebody to love cable guy karaoke scene youtube. Jim carrey celebrity profile check out the latest jim carrey photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The film comes to dvd with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2. Carrey was known as the funnyman with the rubber face, always giving the.
The cable guy 38 movie clip roundball warmup 1996 hd. By the end, the movie has declared itself as a black comedy about one very deeply troubled cable. Feb 26, 2009 jim carrey 19832015 all movies list from 1983. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content.
This film is best thought of as an absurd tragicomedy. A lonely and mentally disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but. The film costars leslie mann, jack black, george segal, diane baker, eric roberts, owen wilson, janeane garofalo, david cross, andy dick, amy stiller, and bob odenkir. A lonely and mentally disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but his target, a designer, rejects him, with bad consequences.
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. The cable guy 1996 15 1h 35m international movies when steven moves into a new place, an overzealous cable guy hooks him up and doesnt let go, even after steven tries to end their friendship. Feb 14, 2020 by far the most underrated movie on this list, and probably the most underrated movie of the entire 1990s decade, the cable guy finds jim carrey going dark opposite straight man matthew broderick. Carrey seems to be playing a variation on his usual hyperkinetic goofball. Dec, 2018 theres always been a sinister edge to the jim carrey persona. Oddball cable installer chip douglas jim carrey attempts to strike up a friendship with customer steven kovacs matthew broderick by. Watch the cable guy online stream full movie directv. Nov 19, 2014 back in 1996, the cable guy was widely seen as jim carrey s first real misstep. By far the most underrated movie on this list, and probably the most underrated movie of the entire 1990s decade, the cable guy finds jim carrey going dark opposite straight man matthew broderick. Cable guy, the movie download and watch download movies. The cable guy movie 1996 jim carrey, matthew broderick. The film has a lingering aftertaste, but it is just a bit too dark, a bit too extreme to invite another serving. An unbalanced cabletv installer jim carrey plagues an architect matthew broderick.
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