February 9th
February 9th

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February 9th

2018
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
Arabic

As a psychology professor faces Alzheimer's, his daughter and her three close female friends experience romance, marriage, heartbreak and tragedy.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users83%
Director: Frank OzGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

After Bob Wiley, a patient with a laundry list of phobias, drives his psychiatrist away on vacation, Bob and his therapist's family develop an increasingly invasive and chaotic relationship. Bob's obsessive attachment to Dr. Leo Marvin leads to escalating attempts to insert himself into every aspect of the family's life, much to the doctor's dismay and the family's bewildered amusement. The film climaxes in a series of comedic confrontations as Dr. Marvin tries to reclaim his life and sanity from the persistent Bob.

Critical Reception

What About Bob? was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics. Bill Murray's comedic performance was widely praised, though some critics found the film's premise a bit thin or predictable. It has since become a beloved cult classic for its quirky humor and memorable one-liners.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bill Murray's signature comedic style shines through, making the character of Bob Wiley both absurd and strangely endearing.

  • The film's humor relies heavily on situational comedy and the escalating absurdity of Bob's intrusions into Dr. Marvin's life.

  • While praised for its comedic performances, some reviews noted a lack of depth or originality in the plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight Bill Murray's performance as a standout, with many appreciating the film's humor and nostalgic feel. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but most enjoyed the comedic performances and the overall lighthearted entertainment.

Fun Fact

Bill Murray improvised the iconic "anggilan" phrase and many of Bob's "baby steps" routines.

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