Shakes the Clown (DVD, 2000, Subtitled in Spanish)

I like to Drink and people are always telling me to go to AA and get a life if Shakes can quit so can I, Academy Caliber performance from Bobcat who also wrote and directed this masterpiece, Look for Robin Williams in one of his most self revealing and challenging roles ever achieved, As a mime instuctor, Bringing me to the best part of this film, Where the clowns commit hate crimes against the mimes it is truly a satire of the sad plight of mankind concerning prejudice and social intolerance. I wish Bob Goldthwait was still alive to see how a critical failure upon release, Has so endeared itself to so many veiwers and is finally achieving the recognition it should have obtained upon release. Time will be the final judge of Bobcats Genius.
Joel From Long Beach Ca.

It's been said this movie is "The 'Citizen Kane' of alcoholic clown movies." That hits it right on the head (though we can't think of any others in that particular category at the moment). It is hilarious and will keep your attention every second. Don't be put off by the opening scene, which is admittedly just a tad gross. There are many classic moments we still find ourselves quoting with glee years after seeing the movie for the first time: watch for Bobcat saying "Had enough?" from a horizontal position on the asphalt outside of the rodeo clown bar. And who can say honestly we've never felt the urge to punch a mime?
If you're offended by off-color humor, profanity, or satire, then go get a Disney flick, but if you want some really funny adult entertainment, Shakes is your man.

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise-this is a very funny movie. If you like your comedy uncluttered by big messages or attempting to be socially redeeming, then this film is for you. It's just low brow, slapstick humor.

I decided to purchase it because I am a collector of Adam Sandler movies and this was one of his movies that I could not find locally but could find via Ebay.

FUNNY MOVIE:JULIE BROWN IS MTV QUEEN!THE MOVIE IS CRAZY AND FUN!IF YOU WANT A GREAT MOVIE BUY THIS DVD!A+A+A+

if you'd like to know what goes on behind the greasepaint & party clothes, watch this flick. i've always loved bobcat goldwaithe, and he does a superior job of playing the lead in this "masterpiece". it's hilarious, adult humor.

One of the best clown movies ever! I you like Killer Klowns from outer space you will like this griting clown crime drama!

if you're 'talking to 'sid' or enjoying a mushroom pizza, this will put a permagrin on your face.

and the award for best clown goes to...BINKY!

Since I've been a hardcore alcoholic since the age of 13 and work part time as a clown this movie made my life complete...

This is the Holy Grail of demented clown movies. I believe that it will one day inspire a subculture of disgusting drunken vomitous clowns that will terrorize parent and child alike. No circus, no rodeo, nor any birthday party will be safe from these foul mouthed, horrible harlequins. Now available on DVD after so long out of print, this film is hilarious and should come with a fifth of liquor and a barf bag. Parents should make their children watch this to learn why they should never trust a clown. The amazing all star cast is able to humorously reflect the dementia of clowndome. This film is not for mimes.

It arrived promptly. I wanted to see it because i heard it was Adam sandler 1st movie. I would shop with this ebayer again.

im a avid adam sandler movie collector and this is his first ever role so it is a must have for any adam sandler buff