Who's That Idiot?
Who's That Idiot?

Movie spotlight

Who's That Idiot?

1989
Movie
105 min
English

Over an hour of "Weird Paul" live 1986-1989.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Johnathan P. SmithGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck private investigator is hired to find a missing heir, but instead stumbles upon a bizarre conspiracy involving a series of absurd identities and mistaken assumptions. As he delves deeper, the lines between reality and illusion blur, leading to increasingly comical and dangerous situations.

Critical Reception

Who's That Idiot? was met with a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its slapstick humor and unpredictable plot twists, though some critics found its pacing uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed its lighthearted approach to mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky sense of humor and inventive, albeit chaotic, plot.

  • The performances, especially from the lead, are a highlight, anchoring the silliness.

  • Some viewers found the constant mistaken identities and plot developments to be a bit too much to follow.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's comedic elements and engaging mystery, finding it an entertaining watch for a lighthearted movie night. Some noted that while amusing, the plot could be convoluted at times.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was over 200 pages long, requiring significant cuts to achieve its final runtime and comedic pacing.

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