
Shakes the Clown
1991, Comedy, 1h 23m
21 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsWhat to know
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Shakes the Clown has a handful of memorable moments, but they're scattered in a movie whose best ideas were left undeveloped on their way to the screen. Read critic reviews
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Shakes the Clown
Judy
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Stenchy the Clown
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Griffin
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Critic Reviews for Shakes the Clown
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (12)
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Basically a redneck drive-in movie in style and delivery.
May 22, 2008 | Full Review… -
The movie plays like a series of scene outlines -- ideas for how the movie should progress -- that needed more writing and revision before the actors were called in.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
A wonderfully weird two hours.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
It's a very dialogue centric movie, characteristic of other great comedies from the'90s indie circuit.
June 28, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Bobcat Goldthwait's first (and worst) cinematic outing...
November 18, 2016 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review… -
Clearly achieves what Goldthwait wanted it to, and the unapologetic bluntness of it is itself worthy of praise, however awkward and squeamish.
June 5, 2016 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Shakes the Clown
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Sep 06, 2010This movie is a bit weird, but that's what I love about it. Goldthwait has a weird dark sense of humor, and it really makes this movie unique. There is also an interesting cast, as you can see on here, it's made up of a bunch of people you never expected to see in a film together. Anyway, if you like strange comedies, you'll like this one.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Oct 29, 2009It doesnt seem as funny as it was when I was little & watched it on Cable TVBrody M Super Reviewer
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