Totally Busted
Totally Busted

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Totally Busted

2006
TV Show
Returning Series
5 Seasons
English

Totally Busted is an adult hidden camera practical joke series that ran original episodes from 2003-2006 on Playboy TV.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users65%
Director: Paul WeitzGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A graduating college student, desperate to impress her future boss, stages a fake engagement to boost her image. However, her plan quickly unravels when her ex-boyfriend, who she's still in love with, returns and wants to reconcile. She finds herself entangled in a web of deception, trying to manage both her career aspirations and her complicated romantic life.

Critical Reception

Totally Busted, also known as 'Fanboys', received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and the humor lacking. Audience reception was also lukewarm, though some viewers appreciated its lighthearted romantic comedy elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot and weak comedic execution.

  • Kristen Bell's performance is a bright spot, but cannot salvage the weak script.

  • A forgettable romantic comedy that fails to deliver consistent laughs or emotional impact.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a light and breezy romantic comedy, with many enjoying the chemistry between the lead actors. However, some felt the plot was too predictable and the humor didn't always land.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Fanboys' and underwent significant production and distribution challenges, eventually being released as 'Totally Busted' with some changes.

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