Mascots (2016)

Mr. Guest,

What you have written and produced is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever watched. At no point in this rambling, incoherent excuse for a movie were you even CLOSE to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Every viewer is now dumber for having watched this movie. I award you one star and my God have mercy on your soul. #billymadisonreference

On a serious note. All around just a poorly written movie that makes absolutely no sense. The movie just keeps on bouncing back and forth between random story lines offering no real back ground information of the characters or build up to what is going on. I honestly don't know how this movie even made it to production. Save yourself the time and don't even bother.

Fmovies: Not the greatest film, but has plenty of laughs and guffaws. Seeing this cast is like seeing old friends. There's hilarity, stupidity, and complete schizoid moments that make absolutely no sense at all. But hey, remember that this is a C. Guest film. What more were you expecting? At a budget of the listed $20,000,000, you can be sure a LOT of that went into the elaborate costumes and pro for the mascots.That is, unless they raided a lot of high school and community college storage bins. Like other mockumentary films by Mr. Guest, get past the character set-ups and the pay-off is in the competition. It does not disappoint!I will recommend this ONLY to friends who also enjoy the antics of Christopher Guest.

This is one of the most enjoyable movie going experiences I've had in a long time. It is by far the funniest movie I've seen all year. It is very self aware and knows exactly who it's audience is. That being said it does have its problems. Mainly: it is extremely scattered. The movie has far too many characters that the movie will jump between seamlessly. There are simply too many story lines of too many characters that the movie expects you to remember. It also breaks out of its documentary format a couple times. However, these characters are all so quirky and enjoyable, that it's all worth it. All in all this film is a complete laugh fest that I definitely recommend.

Mascots fmovies. I have laughed outloud at Christopher Guest since his brief stint on Saturday Night Live, through "This Is Spinal Tap", "Waiting for Guffman", "Best in Show", and "A Mighty Wind", I anticipated the release of this movie for months believing that the premise was a winner.

Sadly, it was not to be. I only laughed a couple of times feeling like many of the gags were too mechanical and manipulative. Some of the characters had a few good lines but overall I was looking at the clock on the DVD player through much of the movie. Fred Willard, who generally steals every scene he is in really fell flat with his lack-luster performance. He appeared tired, bored, and out of touch--so at least he and I had those three things in common.

Sadly I cannot recommend this one. Painful to write, but avoid this one at all costs.

I am a fan of Christopher Guests movies and even put the release date of this on my calendar. WOW what a disappointment. I watched the whole thing waiting for it to get better and it never did. The characters with their bland speaking and a few funny lines never drew me into their lives. I actually was not drawn into any of the characters - they were either not funny or it was blatantly not entertaining. I expected Jane Lynch's character to be funny - about the only funny part was her facial expressions when the judges were watching the competition. In fact the lead up to the competition was sad - so sad. I would really like to say something good about this film but honestly I can't. And to be very honest it was a waste of my time - please do better next time Mr. Guest.

I am a longtime fan of Christopher Guest. I loved "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show." And I very much enjoyed "A Mighty Wind." I could watch these three films over and over again anytime.

Not so with "For Your Consideration." Maybe because the characters were a bit mean- lacked the heart to go along with the humor. Whatever- I don't expect Mr Guest to strike gold every time.

I found "Mascots" to be far below "For Your Consideration." The theme was meh-it meant nothing to me; the mascots were not especially funny, and their performances were a bore. Also, there were way, way too many characters to care about any of them. IMO, "Mascots" is best described as a weak retread of Guest's previous good work. The only bit I enjoyed was the cameo appearance by Corky St Clair.

Perhaps Mr Guest is done with his Mockumentaries. However...if he is looking for inspiration, I suggest he get hold of a copy of the book "Pigeons" by Andrew D Blechman.

www.amazon.com/Pigeons-Fascinating-Worlds-Revered- Reviled/dp/0802143288/ref=sr_1_1? s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489727451&sr=1-1&keywords=pigeons