Mr. Know-It-All
Mr. Know-It-All

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Mr. Know-It-All

2018
Movie
99 min
French

A football coach afraid of commitment has to take care of his nephew with Asperger's Syndrome.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Mike MitchellGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows a fictional character, Mr. Know-It-All, a flamboyant and eccentric media personality who is preparing for his 50th birthday celebration. As the party approaches, he finds himself in a series of increasingly absurd situations, often involving his close friends and associates. The film satirizes celebrity culture and the often-ridiculous personas that public figures adopt.

Critical Reception

While Mr. Know-It-All was created as a comedic piece to celebrate a specific comedic actor's birthday, it received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. Audiences found some humor in the premise and the performances of the ensemble cast, but many criticized the lack of a strong narrative and the repetitive nature of the jokes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor often relies on the established comedic personas of its stars rather than original material.

  • The mockumentary format is used for comedic effect but at times feels underdeveloped.

  • While watchable for fans of the cast, it lacks the depth and narrative drive of more successful comedies.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify as this was not a wide theatrical release and primarily served as a special feature. General consensus indicates that fans of the involved comedians found it to be a fun, if somewhat silly, watch.

Fun Fact

Mr. Know-It-All was originally created as a special comedic segment for Adam Sandler's Netflix special '100% Fresh' and was not a standalone film release.

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