
UHF - DVD

This is a totally full-on gag based movie, starring the one and only "Weird" Al Yankovic. Based around the premise that "Weird" Al has become the station manager of a perpetually failing local UHF station, this movie gets to skewer many topics; most of which seriously date the movie, though it honestly takes nothing away from the comedy; in fact, it makes it even cornier and cheesier. Most of the topics were probably already dated well before the movie even started production, so... Also of note is the pre-Seinfeld appearance of Michael "Kosmo Kramer" Richards; who puts in a completely hilarious and unrestrained performance as the stations star and janitor.
The movie caries a PG-13 rating, but I haven't been able to figure out why. I assume it would be due to several instances of VERY comical violence (this is Looney Tunes level violence here). Unless you are completely against any sort of violent acts, I would definitely say this is suitable for kids; there aren't any swear words that I can think of; no nudity or sexual situations, and it is just so incredibly cheesy. The story is simple, but definitely a good deal more substantial than just a manner to get from gag to gag.
I don't think I will ever tire of this movie...
Review ID: 10000000008768733

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