Fred & Vinnie
Fred & Vinnie

Fred & Vinnie

2011Movie89 minEnglish

Lonely guy Fred Stoller is thrilled when his good buddy, Vinnie D'Angelo, the world's happiest agoraphobic and fattest vegetarian, comes to live with him, until Vinnie also proves to be the world's most maddening roommate.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Scott L. PetersonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Fred, a shy and awkward young man, has an imaginary friend named Vinnie who offers him terrible advice. Fred navigates the complexities of life, love, and his own insecurities, often with Vinnie's detrimental input. The film follows Fred's journey as he attempts to connect with a woman he admires while dealing with his internal struggles.

Critical Reception

Fred & Vinnie received a limited release and garnered mixed to negative reviews. While some critics acknowledged the potential of the premise and performances, many found the execution to be uneven and the humor to be largely ineffective. The film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central concept of an imaginary friend offering bad advice is a potentially interesting comedic device.
  • Performances, particularly from the lead actor, were noted but often couldn't salvage the script's weaknesses.
  • The humor is frequently described as forced or failing to land effectively.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by Todd Garner, who also produced 'The Legend of Zorro' and 'Zookeeper'.

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