Kabluey
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62 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

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  • Starring: Lisa Kudrow, Scott Prendergast, Teri Garr
  • Summary: Inept Salman comes to help his sister-in-law tend to her homicidal toddlers while Salman's brother is off fighting in Iraq. Salman must take a humiliating job as a giant blue corporate mascot to help make ends meet and hold the family together. Packed with a parade of delightful comedy character actors, Kabluey is a hilarious, unique, and heartfelt comedy. (Regent Releasing)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    80
    The film's distance from factual reality oddly enhances its bleak underlying vision. It portrays a demoralized American work force fearfully going through the motions of life while waiting without much hope for things to get better.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Walter Addiego
    75
    Eventually comes into its own as a wacky commentary on the state of America in the fifth year of the Iraq war.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    50
    A dark piece of whimsy that enchants and befuddles in equal measure.
  4. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Josh Rosenblatt
    30
    Quirky and undisturbed, unaffected and unaffecting.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. SueB.
    10
    Great movie, not to be missed! One of my favorites of all time!
  2. MarkC.
    9
    Prendergast's triumph in KABLUEY is that his chief character, Salman, yet another young lost soul (i.e., slacker, boy-in-man's-clothing, etc.) is 1. clearly aware that he's lost, 2. clearly knows the difference between social rights and social wrongs, and 3. when push comes to shove, is capable of acting to defend those whose moral compass is not as strong as his. That's Prendergast the screenwriter. Prendergast the director has an incredible eye for visual images that convey and amplify Salman's condition in a very absurdist -- and funny -- manner. I'm reminded of the early work of Buster Keaton, where absurdity and Keaton's world-weary look managed to connect inner pain to laugh-out-loud crazy situations. This is a BIG small film.… Expand
  3. CharlesP.
    8
    Very funy - will no doubt develop a cult following on dvd. Lisa Kudrow and Conchata Ferrell are both excellent! Quirky, charming and sincere film!
  4. JayH.
    7
    A bit too quirky, especially the first half. Scott Prendergast is terrific, but it's Conchata Ferrell that steals the show. Stylishly directed, well written.… Expand

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