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Best in Show (2000)

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95

Average Rating: 7.5/10
Reviews Counted: 110
Fresh: 104 | Rotten: 6

Though not as good as Waiting for Guffman, the movie's lively cast and hilarious script have the critics laughing. Fred Willard, in particular, steals the show.

97

Average Rating: 7.6/10
Critic Reviews: 30
Fresh: 29 | Rotten: 1

Though not as good as Waiting for Guffman, the movie's lively cast and hilarious script have the critics laughing. Fred Willard, in particular, steals the show.

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Average Rating: 3.7/5
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Movie Info

After parodying the idiosyncrasies of community theater devotees in the mock documentary Waiting for Guffman, actor/director Christopher Guest returns with another semi-improvised comedy that casts a satirical gaze on the world of championship dog breeding and training. A television crew is on hand to document the prestigious Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show, and competition is fierce among the canine devotees vying for top honors. Salesman Gerry Fleck (Eugene Levy), who is cursed with two left

PG-13,

Comedy

Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy

May 15, 2001

$16.6M

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All Critics (133) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (108) | Rotten (6) | DVD (16)

...it's always a pleasure to watch this ensemble of gifted talents do what they do best -- be spontaneous and funny and surprising. What we get is a master-class demonstration of the distinction between comic actors and comedians who try to act.

February 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Film.com
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It's still a pretty good comedy -- but no more and no less.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee
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The first 45 minutes are amusing enough, but the movie ascends to another level with the second-half introduction of Fred Willard as commentator Buck Laughlin.

February 23, 2013 Full Review Source: Creative Loafing
Creative Loafing

Give Best in Show the Blu-ray ribbon for improved A/V quality. Otherwise, Warner Home Video supplies exactly the same package as previously.

February 20, 2013 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine

Hilarious and offbeat, but humor is pretty grownup.

October 14, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media

The real pedigree doesn't even arrive until halfway through. Fred Willard's unforgettable dim-bulb commentator takes aim at TV's injection of "sports drama" into competitions where, quite simply, there is none. (Here's looking at you, Joe Garagiola.)

September 25, 2010 Full Review Source: Suite101.com
Suite101.com

This fringe milieu is inhabited with all sorts of eccentric characters to wring laughs from.

January 14, 2010 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com
TheMovieReport.com

Guest e sua trupe sempre conseguem divertir com seus mockumentaries, mas este longa, ainda que pontualmente brilhante, encontra-se entre os mais frágeis da filmografia atípica do cineasta.

July 10, 2008
Cinema em Cena

The movie gets its laughs by letting its people talk and reveal themselves unconsciously.

July 23, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com
eFilmCritic.com

Kudos to Guest and friends for a funny and insightful film.

June 21, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Scouts
Film Scouts

One of the most creative, original, entertaining comedies of 2000.

September 1, 2006
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Audience Reviews for Best in Show

Christopher Guest directs this very funny mockumentary that is supported by a great cast of actors. Best in Show is one crazy film, and if you love these types of films then give it a shot. Best in Show takes a look at the competitive dog shows, and makes fun of it by showing how ridiculous some competitors get. This is a good film that is wonderfully directed and acted. Best in Show is a funny mockumentary and is one of Christopher Guest's best films. I enjoyed the film very much, and the cast delivered funny, quirky and crazy performances. Best in Show is one of the funniest mockumentaries in a while, and this is a must see for people who enjoy mockumentaries. Best in Show captures the craziness that surrounds competitive dog shows perfectly. Though at times, the film misses the mark, there is enough good things going on on-screen to make this watchable, and with the great cast that Christopher Guest has at hand, the film works well enough to be a memorable comedy. Best in Show has enough laughs to keep you interested and it delivers a new type of comedic film going experience. Sure the film is not perfect, but it's guaranteed to make you laugh. Best in Show is one of the funniest mockumentaries since this is Spinal Tap, and is very entertaining with this cast of crazy actors. A fun film that's worth watching, and is a must see for dog lovers as well.
October 29, 2011
TheDudeLebowski65
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski

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Best in show is about a bunch of dog lover's journey to be the best in show. They come from all over the USA with a uinqe way to make their dog the best.
Who will become best in show?
Cons
Lacking acting
Lacking some plot
Pros
Really let you see what it like to be in a dog show.
Really good dogs.
Funny at times.
August 28, 2010
erika250
erika bruhns

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