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	Death to Smoochy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Death to Smoochy (2002) is a dark comedy film starring Robin Williams, Edward Norton, and Catherine Keener.
		Death to Smoochy is known for its mostly dry and vulgar humor, particularly Williams' occasional cursing outbursts.
		The show goes on, but what Smoochy does not know is that Burke has hired a drug addict (also a former kiddy show host) to take him out during the show with a sniper rifle.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Death_to_Smoochy (709 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Death to Smoochy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		"Death to Smoochy" is the most juvenile, brainless excuse for a film to be released in recent memory.
		Viewing "Death to Smoochy" is an experience not unlike being repeatedly hit in the face by a water balloon.
		When I left the theater, "Death to Smoochy" had me at the end of my rope; all I could say about it is that it was an awful, awful film in a hostile way.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Death-to-Smoochy (1411 words)

	"Death to Smoochy" - Salon
		"Death to Smoochy" dangles precariously from two slender twin threads, a rambling, pointless plot (the script is by Adam Resnick) and Robin Williams' freewheeling noodling, and neither is enough to hold it up.
		Smoochy's show is an instant success, but before long there are plenty of people who want to take him down.
		In the world of "Death to Smoochy," charities are run by thugs (Harvey Fierstein, with cartoon menace in his gravelly voice, heads one called Parade of Hope), and the friendly, boisterous redheaded owner of an Irish bar (Pam Ferris) is really a mob boss whose burly sons keep people in line by messing them up.
	www.salon.com /ent/movies/review/2002/03/29/smoochy/index.html (758 words)

	Death to Smoochy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Meaning Death of a woman in childbirth, especially during or after a live birth.
		I believe we struggle like Sisyphus absurdly toward the heights of an existence with a foregone conclusion (death), yet life is not meaningless.
		The meaning is in the doing, and an apathetic state is no more alive than death.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Death_to_Smoochy.html (681 words)

	CinemaSpeak.Com - Death to Smoochy
		The executives think that Smoochy would be the perfect replacement for Randolph and before he knows it, he's hosting his very own show.
		Smoochy quickly becomes the biggest sensation on air, and the bitter, jealous and vengeful Randolph comes up with different ways to try and sabotage him and his show.
		Luckily, we are also introduced to a midget, a retarded boxer who's obsessed with Smoochy, his Irish clan of gangsters led by a trash-taking old lady named Tommy and a heroin addicted rival kid's show host turned assassin.
	www.cinemaspeak.com /Reviews/deathtosmoochy.html (712 words)

	Death to Smoochy (2002) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Death to Smootch shows how it's perfectly possible to cover up a world of bribery, fraud and flmail behind the curtains of a colorful and jolly kid-show.
		Smoochy is a pure character and his only intentions are to educate children and enlighten them with some important values of life, but he soon gets faced with the facts that the producers don't care about this at all.
		Death to Smoochy really succeeds in critisizing the greed in the media-business and manages to portray the producers and sponsors as a real bunch of vultures.
	us.imdb.com /title/tt0266452 (624 words)

	TheMovieBoy Review: Death to Smoochy (2002)
		If unsuspecting parents take their children to see Danny DeVito's pitch fl comedy, "Death to Smoochy," mistakenly believing it is about an innocent kiddie program, they'll be in for a horrible surprise.
		Still, "Death to Smoochy" is a generally crafty and always original motion picture, something fairly sporadic in today's bleak world of mainstream moviemaking.
		"Death to Smoochy" could have afforded another rewrite and a little more comedy to match its subjective darkness, but its downfalls are evened out by a creativity all too rarely seen at the movies.
	www.themovieboy.com /reviews/d/02_deathtosmoochy.htm (660 words)

	DVD Verdict Review - Death To Smoochy
		After she brings Smoochy on board, things start to really heat up when a sleazy agent (DeVito), a sneaky station manager (Stewart), and a ruthless charity owner (Harvey Fierstein, Independence Day) all desire a piece of the Smoochy pie (which is really raking in the profits).
		As abysmal as Death to Smoochy is, it's not nearly as bad as one may suspect.
		Death to Smoochy is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen.
	www.dvdverdict.com /reviews/deathtosmoochy.php (1687 words)

	Movie-List - Reviews - Death To Smoochy
		Since the "Smoochy" is a dark-satire, Williams is able to use his over the top comedic acting style to capture the funny but demented side of Randolph.
		There are parts of Smoochy that seem to drag and a couple subplots that we probably didn't need but overall I liked Smoochy.
		His character Smoochy becomes a gigantic hit and this drives the desolate Rainbow Randolph to the brink of madness, as he sets out to take down his replacement and regain his crown as the king of kid shows.
	www.movie-list.com /reviews/deathtosmoochy.shtml (1138 words)

	Movie Review - Death to Smoochy - Hollywood Bitchslap
		Ironically, the kiddie-show parody "Death to Smoochy" suffers from the same problem as most of the shows it pokes fun at - it runs on for far too long, certainly longer than it is able to maintain a firm hold on the attention span of it's intended audience.
		The ridiculous premise of "Death to Smoochy" is that a popular kid's network kiddie-show host, "Rainbow Randolph" (Williams), has fallen from grace due to an FBI bust on some payola charges (Why the fuck the FBI would waste their time on this petty bullshit is beyond me).
		Let's just be glad that "Death to Smoochy" is neither box-office worthy or sequel-friendly, and that Smoochy will most likely die with this film.
	www.hollywoodbitchslap.com /review.php?movie=5830&reviewer=258&printer=1 (718 words)

	Death to Smoochy Reviews
		Death to Smoochy is an amusing and dark take on children's shows and charities.
		"Death to Smoochy" has gotten some of the worst press of the year, and when you consider what a bad lot most recent American comedies have been, that's quite an accomplishment.
		Death to Smoochy (2002) Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart, Harvey Fierstein, Pam Ferris, Michael Rispoli, Vincent Schiavelli.
	www.killermovies.com /d/deathtosmoochy/reviews (476 words)

	TechnoFILE Reviews "Death to Smoochy" on DVD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Randolph does everything he can, whether it be tricking Smoochy into becoming a tabloid headline of his own, or just keeping it simple by trying to kill him.
		Death to Smoochy is easily the most twisted comedy of the year.
		Death to Smoochy is not the kind of movie everyone will enjoy.
	www.technofile.com /dvds/death_to_smoochy.html (605 words)

	FanboyPlanet - Death To Smoochy
		While the innocent Smoochy attempts to navigate through the jungle of crooked charities, merchandizing schemes and even the Irish mafia, Randolph seethes and plans his revenge.
		The trailers sell Death To Smoochy as a dark revenge comedy, but it is in fact a dark rags-to-riches show business comedy - one of the many pitfalls of show business being a vengeful has-been.
		While not as insanely over-the-top as the clown-based town of Shakes The Clown, the world of Death To Smoochy revolves solely around children's entertainment and the ancillary income on which it is based.
	www.fanboyplanet.com /movies/ro-smoochy.htm (799 words)

	Jimmy O's Review of Death to Smoochy
		In the case of Death to Smoochy, there are alot of deadly assumptions made for the "sake" of the audience.
		Death to Smoochy is about the rivalry of two clowns: Rainbow Randolf (Robin Williams) and Smoochy the Rhino (Edward Norton).
		Well, Death to Smoochy is for adults and so the fact that this is funny to them only proves that they are total morons who still haven't taken their heads out of the fifth-grade guttter.
	www.filmsnobs.com /www/jimmyo/deathtosmoochy.htm (1007 words)

	CNN.com - Review: 'Death to Smoochy' is deadly - March 29, 2002
		So you're absolutely justified in expecting that "Death to Smoochy" -- with its cast of DeVito, Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Catherine Keener -- will be delightfully, deliriously twisted.
		He makes a passing reference to having developed Smoochy during an anger management class he was forced to take, but that part of his past is never explored any further.
		"Death to Smoochy" is rated R for language and sexual references.
	www.cnn.com /2002/SHOWBIZ/Movies/03/29/wkd.filmreview.death.ap/index.html (702 words)

	EI > Reviews > Death to Smoochy (2002)
		Death to Smoochy develops these key elements by way of extraordinary direction from Danny DeVito and over-the-top performances by Robin Williams and Edward Norton.
		Overall, though, Death to Smoochy is the laugh-out-loud comedy you would expect from the minds of Danny DeVito and Robin Williams.
		It may require a twisted mind, or checking your conscience at the box office (in my case, both applied), but it is possible to appreciate Smoochy and all of his...
	www.einsiders.com /reviews/archives/deathtosmoochy.php (707 words)

	The DVD Journal \| Quick Reviews: Death to Smoochy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		It's irrefutable that some of Death to Smoochy's gags clumsily collapse, big laughs are few, and the ironic idea of adult dysfunction within the colorful world of novelty television has been done smarter and funnier (in the TV series The Simpsons) and more shockingly brazen (in Peter Jackson's Meet the Feebles).
		Death to Smoochy is presented by Warner in a 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.
		DeVito and accomplished cinematographer Anastas Michos discuss their poorly received film in a spirited commentary track, full of entertaining tidbits, including the fact that, as part of his method, all of Norton's street costumes were made from hemp.
	www.dvdjournal.com /quickreviews/d/deathtosmoochy.q.shtml (346 words)

	MovieFreak.com - Death To Smoochy Review
		He begins plotting his revenge against Smoochy while the shows producer (Jon Stewart) and Sheldon's agent (Danny DeVito) are also trying to get Smoochy out of the way because of his strong stance against commercializing the Smoochy name, especially in the promotion of an Ice Show.
		In addition to being a drop-dead riot, Smoochy also features original and unforgettable songs like "Friends Come in All Sizes", "We're going to get you off that smack, oh yes we will", and the one that sure to become a classic, "Stepdad's not mean, he's just adjusting".
		"Death to Smoochy" is an extraordinary comedy that works for so many reasons, the biggest of course is that DeVito knows what comedy is even though his acting choices usually don't mirror that (wink wink Screwed, What's the Worst that Could Happen?).
	www.moviefreak.com /reviews/d/deathtosmoochy.htm (553 words)

	Death to Smoochy
		Death to Smoochy is supposed to be a dark satire on a Barney/Teletubby-type show, but it lacks the wit necessary to make it a satire.
		His replacement is Sheldon "Smoochy" Mopes (Ed Norton, The Score, Keeping the Faith), an innocent, naive man who dresses up as a large purple rhinoceros.
		Smoochy's show proves wildly popular, which further ires Smiley.
	www.haro-online.com /movies/death_to_smoochy.html (618 words)

	EI > DVD > Death to Smoochy: Widescreen (2002)
		A Nazi "Smoochy rally" and a dildo-shaped cookie that finds its way onto the set are bust-a-gut funny.
		DeVito is extremely sharp, and the visual flair he used for "Smoochy" is explained in full detail on the track.
		"Death to Smoochy" is a hit or miss comedy that will have you gasping for air one minute, and scratching your head the next.
	www.einsiders.com /reviews/dvd/deathtosmoochy.php (713 words)

	KILLER SHOW / Robin Williams at his best in dark, hilarious 'Death to Smoochy'
		DEATH TO SMOOCHY: Starring Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Catherine Keener.
		"Death to Smoochy" is the Robin Williams movie for people who've always liked Robin Williams but disliked his movies.
		In "Death to Smoochy," we don't get Williams' usual tear and a smile, just sneers and bile, and the spectacle is nothing short of refreshing.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/03/29/DD148996.DTL&type=movies (679 words)

	Death to Smoochy
		When Randolph slips up and embarrasses the whole scheme; innocent, naïve, hippie/environmentalist Edward Norton (as Smoochy the Rhino) is collected to bring some (albeit cosmetic) integrity back to the station.
		Smoochy and Rainbow Randolph aren't the only cartoony characters; they're just the only ones in silly suits.
		Smoochy's undying passion for soul, purity and decency is the exception.
	www.rossanthony.com /D/deathsmoochy.shtml (401 words)

	Death to Smoochy
		When he's busted for taking money from parents in exchange for allowing their children on his show, Randolph is publicly disgraced and his career is ruined.
		SMOOCHY is definitely a striking film, on a visual level, and so it's not surprising the care and detail DeVito lavished on the project.
		SMOOCHY is awash in intense primary colors, and they're presented without any distortion or bleeding whatsoever.
	www.dvdmaniacs.net /Reviews/A-D/death_to_smoochy.html (645 words)

	Death to Smoochy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Death To Smoochy is perhaps the first instance where the process should have been reversed.
		Smoochy is a purple Barney-esque rhinoceros, a sunny character created and played by Sheldon Mopes (Edward Norton) on a new smash hit television show.
		Death to Smoochy eventually collapses under its own meager weight, with neither a bang nor a whimper.
	www.culturevulture.net /Movies4/DeathtoSmoochy.htm (658 words)

	Death to Smoochy- Edward Norton Information Page
		Summary: Death to Smoochy tells the comic tale of Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams), the costumed star of a popular children's television show who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by Smoochy (Edward Norton), a puffy, Barney-esque fuchsia rhinoceros.
		When Randolph discovers Smoochy is having an affair with his ex-lover, Nora (Catherine Keener), a top programming executive at the network, he plots his revenge.
		The first of the pics are up in the Smoochy gallery with hopefully more to come as well as info from the Q & A. The Death to Smoochy official website has expanded.
	www.edward-norton.org /smoochy.html (1918 words)

	Death to Smoochy
		There is the creation of The Smoochy Show with its off beat, though politically correct, songs (like "The Step dad Song"), which are amusing at times, but the presentation is mostly just loud with lots of screeching kids.
		Tough-as-nails Nora is amazed when Smoochy becomes a success, but she steamrolls Sheldon's attempts to take control of his show.
		The film's climactic ice show, featuring Smoochy's surreal retelling of his travails, tries to be clever by parodying "The Manchurian Candidate," but by this time the Zamboni man would have been a welcome relief.
	www.reelingreviews.com /deathtosmoochy.htm (995 words)

	Slant Magazine - Film Review: Death to Smoochy
		Much like his dino predecessor, Smoochy is "squeaky fucking clean," which is why he becomes such a hit with the kiddies.
		Not only is Death to Smoochy late in coming, it amounts to nothing more than a tedious jumble of awkward lighting, aimless satire and cocaine-induced vaudeville courtesy of Mr.
		But, even then, Death to Smoochy is too out-of-sync with what it's trying to poke fun at to ever really have anything worthwhile to say about the responsibility of network television and the spectacle of youth culture.
	www.slantmagazine.com /film/film_review.asp?ID=121 (316 words)

	OnWisconsin Live Movies: Death to Smoochy
		It's been a long time since Barney was on the lips of anyone over the age of 6, that "South Park" scandalized any one at all and that either was topical.
		Which makes the parody "Death to Smoochy" both less funny than it should be and less funny than it thinks it is.
		"Death to Smoochy," starring Edward Norton (left) and Robin Williams, is a cynical look at the cutthroat world of children's television.
	www.onwisconsin.com /movies/movie.asp?id=503 (511 words)

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