Farticus
Farticus

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Farticus

1997
Movie
85 min
English

The story of an old man who gets the walking farts every time a beautiful woman enters the room.

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IMDb3.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic28/100
Google Users45%
Director: R. Gary DemosGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A young boy discovers he has the unusual ability to communicate with animals through flatulence. This unique gift leads him on a series of hilarious misadventures as he tries to use his power for good, often with chaotic and unexpected results. He must learn to control his special talent while navigating the challenges of school, family, and friendship.

Critical Reception

Farticus was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its crude humor and nonsensical plot. Audiences, however, showed a slightly more forgiving attitude, though it was still considered a low-brow comedy. The film has since achieved a cult status among those who appreciate its sheer absurdity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on juvenile and repetitive gags.

  • A nonsensical and poorly executed comedy with little redeeming value.

  • An exercise in bad taste that fails to amuse.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's humor to be incredibly juvenile and predictable, with many expressing disappointment in its lack of a coherent story. Some viewers appreciated the film's silliness, but the majority found it to be a forgettable and unfunny experience.

Fun Fact

Bobcat Goldthwait, known for his distinctive voice and comedic roles, reportedly agreed to star in 'Farticus' as a favor to a friend.

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