Houseguest

A mischievous drag queen who befriends a shy accountant impersonates the accountant's college roommate to escape the mob. He then crashes at the accountant's suburban home, causing chaos and disrupting the lives of his family. Despite the initial mayhem, his unconventional ways begin to have a surprisingly positive impact on the family's dynamics.

Houseguest was largely panned by critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot flimsy. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the comedic performances, particularly from Sinbad and Phil Hartman, but it did not achieve widespread critical acclaim.

• Relies heavily on broad, slapstick comedy and predictable plot points.
• Sinbad's energetic performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film.
• The humor often falls flat, and the premise feels uninspired.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a lighthearted and occasionally amusing comedy, appreciating the comedic chemistry between the leads. However, many also noted that the plot was predictable and the humor could be hit-or-miss.

The character of Gary Young (Sinbad) is named after Gary Coleman, a child star known for his role in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.