Why Does Everyone Hate The Cable Guy?

It's one of Jim Carrey's most hated films, but why?
The Cable Guy is a 1996 American black comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. It was released in the United States on June 14, 1996. The film co-stars Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal, Diane Baker, Eric Roberts, Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Andy Dick, Amy Stiller, and Bob Odenkirk.
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[@alvarofavela2918]

I actually like this movie. Him singing karaoke had me, literally, on the floor laughing my ass off.

[@KraigFang]

Agreed 😅

[@erickhorton7702]

I knew I wasn't the only one.

[@weckar]

Literally? Your ass off? Man, fun day at the ER that.

[@armybrat0353]

Same

[@furioussherman7265]

"You might recognize this song as performed by Jefferson Airplane, in a little rockumentary called Gimme Shelter about the Rolling Stones and their nightmare at Altamont. That night the Oakland chapter of the Hell's Angels had their way. Tonight, (turns on microphone) it's my turn."

[@Micke343]

I don't know what the big fuss is about. I saw that movie nine times. It rules!

[@Micke343]

+DriscolDevil Jim Carreys character was talking about Waterworld at the end of the movie. Super ahead of its time! Waterworld doesn't rule though. :P

[@Micke343]

+DriscolDevil "The future is now! Soon every American home will integrate their television, phone and computer. You'll be able to visit the Louvre on one channel, or watch female wrestling on another. You can do your shopping at home, or play Mortal Kombat with a friend from Vietnam. There's no end to the possibilities!" - The Cable Guy

[@personmcpersonstein3571]

That's wildy acurate!

[@frankirons9337]

+Justin Archibald Even the Mortal Kombat part!

[@DeRockMedia]

+Mikael Carlsson I was stoked he mentioned Mortal Kombat when it came out. This movie is up there with Jim Carreys best (plus all the famous cameos people didnt see the first time)

[@kchandaman3012]

Critic: "First off, it centers around torturing Matthew Broderick. Immediately a great setup." Broderick: "NOOOO! I gotta get out of here!"

[@guilhermehank4938]

*cartoonish sound effect*

[@doctorvo9597]

That's a lotta fish

[@kchandaman3012]

My God, is he bad!

[@LeHobbitFan]

I didn't even remember that was the same guy ! Did he ever do anything good?

[@kchandaman3012]

He was in Ferris Bueller, Glory, and Lion King as the lead characters. He wasn't anything great in my opinion, though.

[@_SomeGuyOnline]

We need a Month of Jim Carrey.

[@phantomzone2725]

Starting with the Cable Guy

[@_SomeGuyOnline]

+Tiger Robocop yes. so much yes. and ending with The Number 23.

[@phantomzone2725]

Hell yeah! Please make it happen, Critic ^^

[@_SomeGuyOnline]

+Tiger Robocop in a prefect world haha I'd also like to see him review that film Carrey did with the penguins. I had to watch that crap when I worked at a video store a few years back and it was torture.

[@phantomzone2725]

and what about Carrey's very first film, "Rubberface" (Is this the right title?)? Should it also be in Carrey Month?

[@TheShortGirl666]

I think this is one of Jim Carrey's best roles. "Chip" was a goofy, eccentric character who also had his dark moments. You know what? Any person who is goofy, eccentric, or bubbly (they can be the happiest damn person you've ever met) has a dark side. They've been through some shit in their lives. Some are good at hiding it, some aren't. Chip is one of those people who tries to hide it by being what he thinks is a fantastic friend, but he ends up cracking and letting the darkness take over as he is rejected by Steven. I think this is a role that we needed from Carrey. He obviously had a clear character in his mind, and I think he portrayed it pretty damn well. Again, this is one of Carrey's best roles. Wow, I didn't expect to write this much.

[@user-nv2wt4hi8t]

Fantastic insight from 5 years ago.

[@SoyelYorch_]

Hell yeah, I always loved it, I was just 12 and English isn't my first language, but getting some of Chip's dialogue, references and jokes later on was damn cool, I was so intrigued at the time for what I was missing and had no pc/internet to do some research and understand the whole thing but I enjoyed it every time I saw it and of course, the script, acting, humor, just seeing a different version of Jim was great. Now that I think about it, I think I even enjoy the fact that it just isn't everyone's cup of tea (I devour everything comedy).

[@HitoKingLove]

Jim Carry predicted the future in this movie thats when he talked about playing mortal kombat online

[@johnnyzero8853]

“Play Mortal Kombat with a friend in Vietnam”

[@fawkkyutuu8851]

That wasn't the future that was the present at that time as well in 1996 you could use a PC or even Sega Saturn and game with people online.

[@guitarmusicbyelkinjimenez1121]

Integrated tv phone and PC That's the line on the screenplay

[@LadyOnikara]

Some of us still can't. I doubt our internet connection is fast enough to even play Pong online, and there isn't many options here.

[@coodoo17]

I watched this movie today and played an online match of Mortal Kombat 11 immediately beforehand, unaware of this line

[@TheGlitched64Reads2]

I really like JIm Carey moves, but missed this one. I went into it hearing everyone say it was terrible but... I kinda enjoyed it. Happy I watched it.

[@LauranceDonMac]

Never heard anyone say it was terrible aside from my mom, but I actually enjoyed it too

[@LauranceDonMac]

kyotheman69 Interesting. My mom's not a soccer mom though, and she didn't see this, but she heard bad stuff about it when it first came out.

[@TheParanormalist0601]

I know. Though, I may be biased since Jim Carrey is my favourite comedian and my third favourite actor of all times.

[@patriceaqa288]

I thought the film had funny moments. I didn't like his weird voice. I found the family invasion unbelievable and annoying. I thought Carrey wasn't in his dramatic prime. the film failed for many reasons. The Truman show made us laugh in spots but also appreciate one of the greatest leading man performances EVER. I think Carrey was too conditioned to think 'audences need my zany antics non stop' to realise he could've played this role much better. It came on the tail end of Carrey's huge comedy hit run and that's why it just didn't 'work' though it wasn't terrible

[@Azaism]

When you think about it, this movie was kinda ahead of its time. It's especially crazy to think how far in advance this movie called it that we would be able to "play Mortal Kombat with a friend in Vietnam".

[@rigelb9025]

And shop online

[@ronhitler-barassi2624]

@@rigelb9025 kids don't understand how unimaginable this was in 96

[@rigelb9025]

@@ronhitler-barassi2624 Indeed!! And nowadays, it's as commonplace as can be.

[@SuperJamesfletcher]

He sounds like Jim carrey

[@KevinJonesReviews]

I've always enjoyed this movie for what it is so when I found out it wasn't well received I was actually shocked.

[@somethingciremovies1651]

+Kevin Jones Reviews Yeah most of the comments seem to agree with you lol.

[@KevinJonesReviews]

+SomethingCireMovies People who were too young when this movie came out to see it and there for saw it when the world became as the critic described it unite!

[@manospondylus4896]

Story of my life

[@Hollo0w]

+Kevin Jones Reviews same, cant realy see what was this hate about.

[@KrytenMark]

+Kevin Jones Reviews Yeah, me too! All this time, and I never knew how disliked this film is. :( Well, forget them! This film's still one of the finest of its time. :)

[@NickLMears]

Darker Jim Carrey kicks ass. Cable Guy is one of his best movies.

[@MNGorillaz]

+Larry Smears Hell yeah!

[@beetlejuice4357]

Yes! The Cable Guy and Dumber and Dumber are my two favorite Jim Carry movies.

[@sayresrudy2644]

YES

[@tyrellr7818]

"Darker Jim Carrey kicks ass." 🤨🤔Funny. Wasn't he also in Kick-Ass 2?

[@balthazaurcustoms5918]

Wait people don't like the Cable Guy? I thought that movie was really good...

[@jiro110]

TaterTotFox productions If they didn't then they do now

[@DaisiesTC]

Critics didn't like it but a lot of people did.

[@j.p.walkman9671]

I liked it

[@JiGGdoGG]

I loved this movie! Never understood the hate either.

[@daili1436]

Balthazaur Customs I’m surprised just as you.

[@Drazeroth8]

Mathew Broderick: "...That's a lot of cable."

[@devaughnsalter7379]

Yoda: Said that is what she did.

[@rockodelawere5835]

@@devaughnsalter7379 I never understood what got Doug upset about that. Why a reptile like Godzilla wouldn't like fish?

[@Jattel_2006]

Oof

[@UncleJoeNeonCherry]

Seriously, this movie was hated? it's one of my favorite movies of all time. Well, mostly because I used to be this creepy guy who grew up watching a lot of TV and wanted friends, so I could relate to Carrey's character... oh shit!

[@madheadmadDAZ]

yes same the ending of it makes me cry I think its so sad.

[@chrishansen8119]

@@madheadmadDAZ Sad? Carreys characters lives, makes up with Brodericks character, and is extremely happy at the end when the paramedic calls him bud.

[@kareemmasri3934]

Chris Hansen they might be referring to his heel-realization he gets at the end, it’s a different sad feeling when the antagonist REALIZES what they’ve become and make a supposed sacrifice so others don’t turn into them.

[@RyanHollinger]

Wasn't Ace Ventura extremely dark when looked at in the right context?

[@azbrowne]

How?

[@kitsunekyubino9345]

+Ryan Hollinger wasn't not? Either was it not or wasn't it. Pick one. You can't have it both ways.

[@themindofben]

+Roberta Tallienne if you can correct him, you knew what he meant to say.

[@Jay-Jones]

+themindofben exactly. good comeback, ben

[@kitsunekyubino9345]

shhh...

[@theamhway]

as a non american oblivious to it not being a hit, and who watched it in 2010, *i totally loved the movie*

[@AnatolikZX]

I'm Someone отличный фильм! 😎

[@Rectalium]

same here

[@mortalanonymous9338]

Same. I kind of thought it might be an unknown sort of film, actually. I had no idea it was regarded negatively. I liked it. Heck, I liked Zoolander too, although I had yet to learn Ben Stiller's name.

[@mergedzamasu4731]

I love Cable Guy

[@Brakvash]

I think Cable Guy's more appreciated outside the US. I had the opposite advice given to me - that I should watch it.

[@Mikeanglo]

Dark? The last 15 minutes of The Mist was dark...this movie was funny.

[@timelord700]

OH GOD, THE FLASHBACKS!!!!!

[@Mikeanglo]

Josh Jacobs Therapy just causes more problems than it fixes anyways.

[@thetrueman8182]

Mike Zilla That is true. Like Doug said, " it came out at the wrong time." I love this movie. Probably my favorite movie of his!

[@cleoz9274]

Yes, but The Mist is not a comedy. Also, I don't even think it's that dark. To me Funny Games, 29 Palms, Irreversible, Melancholia were dark. The Mist was kind of too Stephen Kingy.

[@jackcrow9736]

Cléo Z Oddly enough the ending wasn't part of King's story. The Mist was a short story of his and it ends when they get to his SUV and drive off. The director Frank Darabont wrote the movie's ending past that which King himself said he wished he had came up with.

[@yupitsjessbbyx3]

I saw this movie when I was about 8 and it was my favorite movie at the time. I liked the dark humor, especially given I was a child with a strangely dark sense of humor. I had no idea anyone even hated this movie until I was much older

[@VultureClone]

I was exactly the same. I still remember being genuinely shocked when I first heard about all the hate it got.

[@Aster_Risk]

Same. I think I was about that age when I saw it in the theatre. My parents let me watch a lot of weird dark stuff, so this was no different. It was so strange realizing that not only did people dislike this movie, but a LOT of people did.

[@daveidduha]

this is probably still my favorite movie ever and it still baffles me to think people could hate it

[@guidokreeuseler9566]

I always thought the Cable Guy was a great movie. It did lots of things right. It really played with the "niceness" of matthew broderick's character and the insanity of the Cable Guy to create this gripping sense of suspense and frustration. The pacing was great, it did a stellar job of escalating the danger and tension in the movie.

[@ValpasKankaristo]

Pre-video: People hate the Cable Guy??

[@shredhappy101]

Yea.. I always loved seeing dark Jim Cary, but it wasn't scary-dark, it was funny-dark.

[@victore7249]

Valpas Kankaristo ya, it was like if Jim Carrey played the Joker!

[@cleartactic1299]

I would kill to see that.

[@scroogemcfuck8110]

Valpas Kankaristo There were 69 likes... Sorry, I liked it and it's now 70!

[@moilanen4660]

Are you from Finland? If you are....... moi mitten menee

[@shotbro4998]

The Cable Guy is one of my favourite movies of all time, and it was the first movie to pop up in his mind when he was asked what’s his favourite film he’s worked on. It’s definitely my favourite Jim Carrey film, and he’s my favourite actor too

[@irishiwasnthererightnow3722]

People hate this? This is the first I've heard of it.

[@dukespubber741]

+Punk_emblem You obviously were too young for this movie's theatrical release. I think only Batman & Robin was more hated than this film in 1996.

[@vesperortiz6998]

+Punk_emblem Fancy seeing you here.

[@irishiwasnthererightnow3722]

Ben Ortiz Indeed Mr. I can't remember your name pls don't hyrt me.

[@Juan_rivera]

+Punk_emblem what rock do you live under?

[@irishiwasnthererightnow3722]

+Juan Rivera No I mean this is the first I'm hearing of people not liking it.

[@PumpkinCreep]

The Cable Guy is one of my favorite movies of all time! I love Jim Carrey and dark comedy is my favorite genre of humor and this movie is absolutely genius! So intelligent and incredibly hilarious! The cast was really talented too: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson. The Cable Guy is legendary and it shall remain a classic forever, no matter what any stupid critic says!

[@bippinflykem8200]

-Even Kyle Gas makes a BRIEF cameo in this movie, pretty sure there's like 2 shots of him as one of the rando's in front of their television sets. Looking back on it as somebody who was born in 1994 and grew up with alot of Jack Black's goofier, more central roles in movies, its also kinda neat to see how he can be an average Joe side character who's even a bit sarcastic and moody. I agree as well that Carrey is quite stellar in this movie, his imaginative acting portrays the character in a dark comedy style that in my opinion was well achieved in alot of mid-late 90's era films.

[@Madris7777]

This paired with Liar Liar, The Mask and Ace Ventura made me aware of celebrities beyond what characters they were in the movie. Jim Carey was a name I followed back when I didn't care to know to people outside of the movie. To date, he is still my favorite actor purely because of how he shaped my childhood.

[@G.S.I_Labs]

I was looking for a carry comedy, and watched this. It’s an amazing character study about what would usually be an over eager side character in a sandler film.

[@LucianoThePig]

Can you believe that Zoolander has TWO stars on Netflix? Me and my whole family where shocked

[@ryanproctor4476]

Yeah that's insane, Zoolander is hilarious. I'm so glad it's getting a sequel

[@ShadowQuill]

People have no taste! That movie was hilarious!

[@BoringMan]

most people react negatively to goofy comedy.

[@ryanproctor4476]

+BoringMan not only that but Comedy is very subjective. There are so many different variations and some just aren't to everybody's tastes.

[@HadenDA_sort_of]

Netflix's rating system isn't based on everyone else's rating, it's based on how the system thinks YOU would rate it. That being said, if you love it, not sure why it's a 2.

[@66cuda]

One of the best Jim Carey films, along with eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

[@AngusStewart01]

+d. allen spencer This Trueman show and The Mask is my favorite Jim carey films

[@66cuda]

Yeah, I did forget about those also the majestic

[@TheParanormalist0601]

Not one of his best but it definitely isn't a bad movie in my opinion. It would probably be rated eight in my top ten list.

[@user-cv8qe9ru8c]

I saw this movie as a kid and thought it was hysterical. Didn't realize it had this level of hate. I thought Carey was great.

[@GBart]

This is actually my favorite Jim Carrey movie. It was way ahead of its time, audiences weren't ready

[@ZukoPrince]

I like this movie and never hear that it been hated Oo

[@BrokenToy]

I know right? I thought it was just critics who hated it and fans praised it? lol

[@somethingciremovies1651]

+Andriano After looking through the comments section I feel like this videos title could actually be really wrong lol.

[@dancepiglover]

+Andriano I had heard of it, but I didn't hate it myself. It WAS different than what we were used to for Jim Carey, but it's not a bad movie. It's possible people wanted to laugh because it's Jim Carey, but didn't think stalking was funny.

[@privatehuff]

+Andriano same ;;

[@dylanburgdorf]

+Andriano Cable Guy is in my top 3 for Jim Carrey movies

[@okagron]

I found out that this movie was hated by watching that Simpsons episode where Homer rips the script of this movie and he says it almost ruined Jim Carrey's career.

[@ShadowBlazer3000]

+okagron I remember that too; it's funny the Simpsons also had a similar episode plot where Homer gets clingy BFF with Ned Flanders.

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

+ShadowBlazer3000 Neddy, NEDDY!!!!

[@plumlogan]

+Horatio Huffnagel *slowly backs into bushes*

[@gregdavidl647]

I like The Cable Guy. I think people didn't like it at the time because he jumped off the diving board of slapstick comedy to dark comedy. He was trying to break the typecast mould. He eventually did break the typecast mould with The Truman Show, Spotless Mind, and some others. As an artist trying to break the mould I have to hand it to him. And as a dark twisted comedy its not bad, if dark and twisted comedies are your thing.

[@witekm2152]

Watched it a few times back in 1990s when I was a kid and I liked this movie. I still think it's actually a good movie. It was one of those rare instances when Broderick proved he can act.

[@mikethole2877]

I was weirded out by the Cable Guy when I first watched it. Then again, I was maybe a 12 year old kid. I think it's a really good movie. It's dark but not off putting, and I think it's really clever. If it did come out today, I think it would have done much better

[@kenisu-of-dragons5766]

Next editorial should be "Disney bought Marvel: Why are we still mad about that?"

[@DigiRangerScott]

Same with Lucasfilm. Basically, these moves are about financial stability:Marvel not wanting to go bankrupt again like they did in the '90s which caused them to sell the film rights of X-Men, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, Daredevil, Hulk, etc and Lucas not wanting his company to fall apart as he went into retirement

[@victoriamartines5030]

+K Damon Correction: *That's why we are still mad about that!*

[@Dargonhuman]

+victoria martines But why? Disney has done better with the Marvel IPs than Sony or Fox had up to the point that Disney bought Marvel. Fox is doing better with their licenses, but that seems more in response to what Disney has done; Sony is still sucking with their licenses though.

[@AGrayPhantom]

+Scott Sandler Dude, he gave almost all that money away to charity.

[@dukespubber741]

+Dargonhuman Eh, it depends on where you look. Yea, the movies have arguably been better (after a rocky start with Iron Man 3 and Thor 2), but you could argue that aside from Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes the Marvel cartoons have sucked. Then again, Marvel cartoons always had a spotty track record and never could match the consistency of DC cartoons.

[@arnieiam]

I love this movie. It's weirdly dated yet it's also timeless. The fact that even in the 90s cable television made us more lonely and solitary says something, especially in the age of ubiquitous social media.

[@joshuaweston4489]

This movie is a certified comedic classic! Easily one of Carrey's best!

[@fadiekay]

The thing is he is doing exactly what the Matthew Broderick character is doing to the woman who broke up with him but magnified. I think I understood it pretty well at the time and I did like it and didn't understand why other people didn't, but I also didn't like Jim Carry's mainstream movies at the the time though, so maybe that explains why I enjoyed it.

[@daveidduha]

Thats probably why Jims line "we could have been blood brothers, but you're too needy. Ask Robin." hit so well, because jim's character was even more needy and he knew it but was in psycho mode lol

[@user-nv2wt4hi8t]

Funnily I don't see Broderick's relationship with Robin in the same light, despite the fact I generally find Broderick characters dislikeable, more-so for him than anything with the character. Robin, I find, is on a worse level even to Steven for just being utterly dislikeable. Fair enough, she wanted space and asked Steven to move out following his proposal, that's a difficult situation for him to be in but understandable regardless. So it seems like they're at a point where they're taking some time apart from each other. Only, following Steven's Sleepless in Seattle moves suggested by Chip, she suddenly seems interested in rebuilding their romantic relationship that she decided was moving too fast. That's all well and good. But then she completely leaves Steven on the hook to go on a date with another man and not only expects him to understand but derisively tells him that, in spite of her recent pushes for them to begin returning to where they were, unwittingly motivated by Steven's saying all the right things, 'that doesn't mean we're officially back together', telling him she loves him but that she's still going on a date with another man, which is utterly bizarre for someone acting like they're still working towards being together again but just need some space from the urgency that a proposal brought on. That's just knowingly leaving Steven completely hanging while she shops around for other men and asserting to him that's what she should be doing when he checks her on it. Again, after meeting Chip perhaps three times maximum, she invites him to a game night with Steven's family without telling Steven despite it being a night in with his family and again, almost scornfully, condescendingly acts like he should be cool and casual that she invited Chip despite Steven's noticeable panic, regardless of whether or not she knows the recent events, not even taking the time to hear out the man who's supposed to be her boyfriend. But that's besides the point as, even when Steven addresses Chip as 'a lunatic and a felon', she just shuts him down with 'No, don't go. Steven, you are being an asshole' in front of his own family, the family of a man she was happy to play the field with just days before, despite his vocal protests. And yet they happily end up together by the end of the movie? I'd like to call it a 'maybe they deserve each other' but even despite Steven's flaws (perhaps they're meant to be 'everyman defects') he's far better than Robin who is just awful. And again, maybe that's part of the dark humour that I'm just not gelling with, that everything is closing in on Steven whether it makes sense for it to or not. But man does Robin suck.

[@MultiBillyW]

I remember when this film came out, and back then, it actually seemed to fit it's time better than it would now. It was intended to be a send up to the Psychological/Suspense/Thriller genre that was really big back in the 90's. Starting back with Fatal Attraction back in 1987, and continuing with Misery, Unlawful Entry, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle, The Crush, Single White Female. and many others to follow. Films that where all about ordinary people who cross paths with the wrong person, that at first seem unassuming if somewhat off, start getting a little to close, and become a nightmare for everyone involved. The Cable Guy just took that more seriously dramatic subgenre which everyone was already familiar with and poked fun at it. And I thought it worked pretty well.

[@blaze556922]

This movie is great and only people over 45 seem to dislike it. I don't know a single film lover my age that doesn't consider this one of the best movies of its time period.

[@Daviddv]

I actually liked this film! Jim Carrey portraying a stalking over-obsessive clingy psychopath was actually rather clever! And yes, I have met someone like this before. There was this guy who had no friends in my school so out of sympathy, I decided to befriend him. Only to result in bad consequences. He thought he was my best friend when I never entirely knew him and he wanted to replace my current best friends, including getting too personal with me. I decided to end our friendship and he got me into trouble a lot.

[@pharaohyami5000]

Wait... Matthew Broderick isn't THE reason to hate The Cable Guy?

[@afraanimation]

+pharaohyami5000 if it was then the lion king would of suck

[@azbrowne]

If that's the logic then we should also hate Ferris Bueller's Day off.

[@theclassyviking7351]

The real question is... how can the plot be centered around someone clinging/stalking mathew brodric?

[@brandonthompson8640]

+Alex-Zander Browne Ferris Bueller is one of my favorites

[@dethblade4836]

+pharaohyami5000 yep

[@galactigus8222]

I liked the move when I hear the name Stephen I can't help thinking of Carrey doing that lisp Shhhtephen.

[@poeslanding]

That’s one of my favorites! Too funny. One of Jim’s best! “Am I really your buddy?” 😂

[@ajstyles7678]

Honestly one of my favourites, the movie is underrated and hilarious imo, I love the karaoke scene

[@DeRockMedia]

I fully agree and never understood why some friends didnt like it at the time...I tell them now to check it out because it really is a great film "Somebodys gotta kill the babysitter!"

[@chapinmc2]

I think you misunderstood, Doug. I love "The Cable Guy", I HATE *LARRY THE CABLE GUY*

[@Gotz_the_iron_hand]

I always remember kinda empathizing with Carrey's character at the end. He really was so completely socially repressed and unable to form meaningful relationships due to it. He was a crazy stalker, but only because he was so desperately alone.

[@SammyRenard]

This is still one of my single most favourite movies, even when I first watched it as a kid. Whenever I catch it on tv I just watch it till the end.

[@ELEcomments]

I was very surprised when i found this was one of Carrey's most hated films. Its one of the firsts that really got me into his movies. I love it! It being of his most hated movies, would have been the LAST thing i would expect. This is one of my favorites of all time!

[@marcusmachado3001]

This is actually one of my favourite Jim Carey movies I guess you have to be a true Jim Carey fan to get like this movie he is really funny

[@thegamer9302]

no true scottsman :P

[@TrueHolyRune]

didnt he win an award for this movie? Best villian or something?

[@hollymaxx3654]

Marcus Machado thank you for commenting this I totally agree

[@Humble197]

its more of a fan of dark comedy which people and critics at the time wanted carrey to be a one trick pony

[@TheParanormalist0601]

There is no such thing as a true fan. Jim Carrey is my favourite comedian and I love nearly all of his movies. (Strangely enough, because Jim Carrey played the Riddler, I became a superhero fan so... yeah) However, I mostly may be against people who say they are true fans because they always say shit like, "If you were a true fan, you would be against this new stuff they do" because a fan is a fan, no matter how much of a fan you are.

[@eriknelson7077]

This is by far my favorite Nostalgia Critic episode. I was one of those people who thought the movie was too dark. After I saw this, I immediately wanted to see it again. I now regard it as one of my favorite movies.

[@PrincessofPower84]

I saw this in theatres. I loved it then and I still love it now.

[@kingofsting19]

I never knew this film was so hated, it's my favorite Jim Carrey movie by far. I found it just dark enough without being too jarring and just goofy enough without falling into the typical overly goofy Carrey acting that turned me off of some of his more typically beloved films. As for whether or not Carrey's character was realistic enough, I may not know anyone who is that clingy and stalkerish, but I think everyone knows someone who was raised by television, or just had parents who weren't very present in their lives, which gave Carrey's character a depth that had really been lacking from all his other roles. I also liked the usually subtle messages of the negative impact that TV can have on people, and the obsessive interest we have towards the mentally ill, as evidenced by the scenes dealing with the trial of a famous actor who murdered his brother, both played by Ben Stiller, running throughout the film. It gets a little hamfisted in the scene where the TV goes out and the schlubby guy at 5:21 starts reading a book with a little "huh, this is actually pretty good" expression, but even then it's more subtle than you'd expect in a comedy like this. I also really liked the ending, where Carrey nearly falls to his death, greatly injuries himself, is being taken to the hospital via helicopter, and the guy at 6:18 starts acting friendly with Carrey's character, to which Carrey responds in a way that implies he's going to do the same thing he had been doing to Broderick's character again with this new guy. A lesser movie would've made an ending where Carrey's character somehow grows out of his craziness and completely changes his personality to give it a more happy spin, but having him start up another obsessive "friendship" gives it a more appropriately creepy end that makes the viewer question how many times Carrey has done this before, how many times he'll keep doing it, and just how far he'll go with it. I think this movie is funnier than "Liar Liar" and is genuinely more intelligent than "Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind", and I would love to see it get a sequel or a remake. Maybe even something that makes it even weirder and darker to keep up with how much films have changed in the past nearly 20 years.

[@RustinChole]

KingofSting19 I agree with everything you said, cept for his performance in “sunshine of a spotless mind.” He was fucking AMAZING in that movie.

[@m4y4123321]

I personally love cable guy

[@AngusStewart01]

+Master Aquas Fallen Apprentice So do i

[@phils8751]

Great messages too about not watching tv so much and getting out more once in awhile!

[@keikoumori9419]

I honestly just watched this movie for the first time today. I wasn't expecting much, but was surprised to find I actually really liked it. I also felt it was ahead of its time

[@AllieRX]

The Cable Guy was underrated as fuck! So many hilarious moments!

[@Dowly]

I think Carrey did a great role with this, hell I felth sorry for him.

[@canuckster24]

It's a great movie, it was just 10-15 years ahead of it's time. If it had been released in 2010 it would have been widely acclaimed IMO as great social commentary about how technology is being perceived into turning us into zombies.

[@facelessandnameless]

This is one of my favorite comedies ever. I’ve loved this movie since I saw it for the first time in theaters.

[@stirnersretrowave5094]

Truly an underappreciated black comedy. It doesn't deserve the hate.

[@samuelramirez2638]

I saw this movie and enjoyed every minute of it lol. Such an awesome and different take for Jim to devote to so much into this character lol 😂

[@dariagrekul5957]

I've seen this movie fully for the first time in my life last year and I really LOVED IT! It's a genius thing with a genius performance😍

[@almundeyes]

i rewatched it again today, i've always loved this movie, I've watched it so many times I've lost count ! i love the plot , love the characters , I love how freakishly lonely chip is , I love that it's ahead of it's time ! and I definitely love him carrey's portrayal of this character , the look in his eyes , that madness!

[@SharpWanker]

Cable guy is far from bad

[@brideofcthulhu347]

I loved Cable Guy?! I thought it was hilariously dark, the brutal humor is just so entertaining. I seriously want to see Jim Carey in more comedic horror or dark comedy films!

[@bryancooper2247]

Me2

[@TheSharkshaw]

I always loved this movie even as a kid. I didn't quite understand everything younger but the older i get the more i enjoy the cable guy

[@raygoshay4096]

From the moment I left the theater after watching The Cable Guy - until now - Its been my favorite Jim Carrey film.

[@Microtherion]

I've got it on VHS, and I'm not even ashamed (of still having a VHS player :) It's actually a really good film, and in places even gets kind of philosophical. I was surprised when I heard about the bad reviews and, apparently, the consensus of people who think they know films. Great sound-track by the way. Especially 'End of the World is Coming'. (David Hilder, for the benefit of anyone who's seen it and had the song in their head for a week).

[@Jason0binladen]

Classic Jim Carrey role it's like saying the Truman show was bad

[@Infinite0396]

Great stuff man.. I didn’t get the movie as a kid but as an adult I’ve ran across quite a few guys that fit the archetype Carrey portrayed

[@Angel_Billy4-30-23]

One of my favorite parts is when they go out to eat at that medieval restaurant and end up fighting, hahaha. I fucking love that part. But yeah, this is just an all around great movie.

[@workingman9019]

I WATCHED IT SO MANY TIMES AT MY FRIENDS HOUSE HE JUST GAVE MY THE TAPE! I LITERALLY SAW THIS MOVIE AROUND 30 TO 40 TIMES! IT RULED! I NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS DARK, IF I'M BEING HONEST I THINK THIS MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE JIM CARREY MOVIE IT'S LIKE A 3 WAY TIE.

[@daveidduha]

ikr ive seen this so many times lol i dont get the hate for it

[@tthomaselli2]

I, personally liked 'The Cable Guy'... In my view, the soundtrack was good, as well & I have almost every song from the movie on my computer, but, that's another story for another time. If I remember it, correctly, both Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel didn't like this movie, but, in my eyes, it was good... Not a timeless classic & a memorable role like 'The Mask', 'Dumb & Dumber', or, anything like that, but, an acceptable film.

[@s.g.7572]

Siskel liked it,

[@daveidduha]

i just went back and watched the mask, although i enjoyed the musical scene, cable guy is way better imo

[@AriochStarr]

I don't know why, but I love that running motion at 4:43. I find it so hilarious.

[@SiNderellaSiNderellie11]

I watched the cable guy so many times that the tape broke and my friend recently bought me the DVD for my birthday. it's my favorite movie. I watch it on repeat

[@Bricks_shakur]

What did he refer to as juice in the movie?

[@JReed1985]

I might be a minority on this but the Cable Guy is my favourite Jim Carrey film after Dumb and Dumber. I even prefer this film over Ace Ventura and Liar Liar, blasphamey I know. I like how this film portrays the possibilty of having one friend that just doesn't respect your privacy and would impose all sorts of harrasment just to get your attention.

[@zotharr]

I even prefer this movie over Dumb and Dumber :)

[@colallison6152]

Agree. It's my favourite Jim Carrey film too.

[@jackdavids2723]

Whenever you say annoying you cut to the karaoke scene which for me is the highlight of the movie and the funniest scene in it, Jim Carey was great doing that song, I can't understand how anyone would think of it as annoying

[@maulcs]

+Jack Davids seriously

[@tastyloaf5487]

Totally, best bit by far :D

[@Bricks_shakur]

I absolutely love this movie I loved it when it first came out as well. I find it remarkable when you realize all of Jim Carrey’s lines and names were used in sitcoms and sitcom situation’s catchphrases etc. Ben Stiller served us a masterpiece

[@tisme6875]

I saw this when I was a kid in theater, it was great back then, and still is genius to this day

[@DrHotelMario]

PEOPLE HATE THIS MOVIE WTF?!?!?!? THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST FFS

[@rocketdave719]

I haven't seen The Cable Guy in a long time, but I remember experiencing schadenfreude when it came out and was poorly received because I thought Jim Carrey was overrated and needed some wind taken out of his sails. But then I caught it after it was released on video and it instantly became my favorite thing he'd done up to that point.

[@Buckdawg]

As a massive Jim Carrey fan, I didn't like it at all when it first came out. But it's actually one of my faves now, and has aged incredibly well! Dark comedy is timeless.

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

me and my lil cousin loved this movie since it was released on cable in 97. if it was released in 2002 it would have been a hit.

[@boxylemons7961]

I swear doug used this song in the background in another editorial

[@mediawatcher9225]

It was in his kids shows getting better video

[@bennelson8250]

What's the name if it?

[@0816M3RC]

+Joe Olson I can't seem to find this song.

[@imstupid880]

Yandere? For Ferris Buler?

[@sepboeren3291]

i was pretty young when my dad showed me this movie and i looooved it. i couldnt understand yet why but its just a special gem.

[@zenpigeon5944]

Always been a huge fan of Cable Guy. I was a bit young to see it when it came out, but even as a kid, I loved the dark tone of it. Jim Carrey has always been one of my favorites and this movie has always been one of my all-time favorites from him.

[@SaintHierophant]

More people hate Channel Awesome than hate The Cable Guy.

[@vegetasolo1221]

The Cable Guy was awesome lol

[@RustinChole]

Love the post! Classic flick. One thing you missed tho: the way they use soundtrack, and integrate it into the scene, Star Trek during the midevil times battle, (during which Carrey sings along, “BLLLLLDAH! BLLLLLDAH!”👌😂) Filter during the basketball game, even at the end when Broderick asks his real name, and Carrey says “Ricardo....Ricky Ricardo,” and the I love Lucy theme swells in the background..... I’ve never seen a movie do that since. Thanks for the post.

[@daniellem8616]

watching this in 2020 and knowing that You, a tv show where the main character is a crazy stalker, is EXTREMELY popular and well loved is hilarious

[@ihavenoname2982]

LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@AlejandroSilva-mr7yy]

oh my god!!!!! I AM A CABLE GUY!!!!!!!

[@AlejandroSilva-mr7yy]

(not the work, the stalker thing the nc was talking about

[@AngusStewart01]

+Alejandro Silva I can admit as a geek and a lozer very few people respect i may have some of the qualities nc described oh no im sort of the cable guy

[@najtrows]

It's one of my absolute fav Carrey movies and it was when I was a kid in the 90's aswell :P

[@joeblow8660]

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever. With a ton of great one liners

[@ajay-films9979]

can you do a video on zoolander 2, please?

[@arson135]

The Cable guy predicted online gaming. Crazy or prophet? Lol

[@sperrin]

No, online gaming was around long before this film.

[@phantomzone2725]

The online gaming already exists since Multi-User Dungeon 1

[@mox9076]

It's an underrated masterpiece. It was a mirror into the general public's souls.

[@master_sardu]

I loved Cable Guy when it came out. Never understood the hate. So many hilarious scenes.