Bob the Butler
Bob the Butler

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Bob the Butler

2005
Movie
90 min
English

Bob, an incompetent man, is searching for an available job by alphabetical order. He had just failed all of the A's, and discovers an ad in the Yellow Pages for a butler school. He is the only one in the butler school course to pass, because all of the other people quit due to the embarrassment and pressure of the teacher.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Gary S. JonesGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A wealthy but lonely teenager, Jake, is tired of his overbearing father's constant business trips and strict rules. When his father decides to hire a butler, Jake sees an opportunity for freedom. He convinces the new butler, Bob, to switch roles with him, allowing Jake to experience life as a normal kid while Bob takes on the responsibilities of a wealthy heir. This arrangement leads to humorous situations and unexpected lessons for both of them.

Critical Reception

Bob the Butler received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, weak humor, and uninspired performances. It was generally considered a poorly executed family comedy that failed to engage either children or adults. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it forgettable and unoriginal.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a clichéd premise and a lack of genuine comedic moments.

  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to bring life to the weak script.

  • A predictable and unoriginal family comedy that offers little entertainment value.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews and ratings for 'Bob the Butler' is not readily available or statistically significant, indicating a low level of audience engagement or discussion.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of direct-to-video or made-for-cable family comedies in the mid-2000s that often featured young Disney Channel or Nickelodeon stars.

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