1. World's Greatest Dad | Rotten Tomatoes
World's Greatest Dad is a risky, deadpan, dark comedy that effectively explores the nature of posthumous cults of celebrity. Read Critics Reviews.
When the son of high school English teacher Lance Clayton (Robin Williams) accidentally kills himself, Clayton writes a fake suicide note to evade scandal. At first uninterested in the death, the school is taken by the letter after it is published in the school paper. Hoping to claim the literary renown he has always wanted, Lance writes a diary, too. Fame and intrigue follow and Lance receives the attention he always wished for, but finds keeping his cool might be easier written than done.
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Sep 2, 2009 · This premise is well-established because of a disturbingly good performance by Daryl Sabara as Kyle, the disgusting son. Kyle is a compulsive ...
Bobcat Goldthwait makes a daring assault in "World's Greatest Dad" against our yearning to mythologize the dead. But he loses his nerve just before the earth
3. World's Greatest Dad Movie Review | Common Sense Media
Jul 14, 2024 · Parents need to know that World's Greatest Dad is a very dark comedy about a father who inadvertently profits from his teenage son's accidental ...
Pitch-black Robin Williams comedy too edgy for young teens. Read Common Sense Media's World's Greatest Dad review, age rating, and parents guide.
4. World's Greatest Dad (2009) - Motion Picture Blog
Feb 26, 2017 · This film is challenging, heartbreaking, uplifting and hilarious all at the same time. It's one of the more twisted black comedies I've seen, ...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Robin Williams is a legend, having left behind a lasting impact. He could do anything, given the right material and platform. I …
5. World's Greatest Dad - Movie Review - Steemit
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World's Greatest Dad is far from the world's dumbest movie...but that doesn't mean it isn't dumb. I've just seen a… by coldsteem
6. Review: World's Greatest Dad [2009, starring Robin Williams] - Off-Topic
World's Greatest Dad is such a shocking movie... and yet is has something to say and show that is really beautiful and touching. Also, the ending is AMAZING ...
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7. Movie Review : World's Greatest Dad (2009) - Dead End Follies
Apr 2, 2012 · WORLD'S GREATEST DAD is a movie that causes interesting problems. It's very charming on paper. Being the indie project of comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, raising ...
Country: USA Recognizable Faces: Robin Williams Directed By: Bobcat Goldthwait Thanks to the magic of Netflix (and a little to my eclectic film choices), WORLD'S GREATEST DAD has been classified in the "dark movies" suggestion list. The very idea of
8. World's Greatest Dad Reviews - Metacritic
The mainstream will certainly hate this movie because it's too unsettling and too sad, but, as of now, it is my favorite Robin Williams film. If you don't like ...
A thoughtful but outrageous comedy from Bobcat Goldthwait, World's Greatest Dad is a story about a man that learns the things you want most may not be the things that make you happy, and that being lonely is not necessarily the same as being alone. Robin Williams stars as Lance Clayton, a man who has learned to settle. He dreamed of being a rich and famous writer, but has only managed to make it as a high school poetry teacher. His only son Kyle is an insufferable jackass who won’t give his father the time of day. He is dating Claire, the school’s adorable art teacher, but she doesn’t want to get serious -- or even acknowledge publicly that they are dating. Then, in the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of all the fame, fortune and popularity he ever dreamed of, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there. (Magnolia Pictures)
9. World's Greatest Dad Review - MovieWeb
Aug 20, 2009 · It's a compelling and deviously funny film that does have some problems, but is well worth watching for Robin Williams' performance and ...
It’s a compelling and deviously funny film that does have some problems, but is well worth watching for Robin Williams’ performance and Bobcat Goldthwait’s unique storytelling style.
10. Non-Review Review: World's Greatest Dad | the m0vie blog
Sep 30, 2011 · The movie is rather ruthless in its exploration of how various people attempt to exploit Kyle, even his father. It's fiendishly clever, and more ...
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11. World's Greatest Dad - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes
World's Greatest Dad is more tender and heartfelt because of Williams' performance. And when it's all over, no matter how obscure the plot or demented the ...
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12. World's Greatest Dad (2009) - Kicking the Seat
May 11, 2012 · While it may sound like Goldthwait simply sidestepped a Heathers remake, World's Greatest Dad is a powerful movie that feels quite original.
Frankenstein's Monster's Journal The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. --Henry David Thoreau I'm a sucker for movies about high school and movies about writers. Bobcat Goldthwait's World's Greatest Dad is both of these. Despite the title and Robin Williams ' starri
13. Movie Review: World's Greatest Dad (2009) - Opinions of a Wolf
Feb 5, 2010 · Review: This movie is a wonderful study of multiple, well-rounded, three-dimensional characters. From Lance to his hoarding neighbor to his art ...
See AlsoCal State Fullerton Titan OnlineSummary: Lance knows he’s a good writer with a voice that deserves to be heard, but somehow it gets lost in the shuffle of his everyday life as a divorced high school English teacher and dad …
14. World's Greatest Dad (2009) directed by Bobcat Goldthwait - Letterboxd
In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame ...
In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.
15. World's Greatest Dad [Reviews] - IGN
A thoughtful but outrageous comedy from Bobcat Goldthwait, World's Greatest Dad is a story about a man that learns the things you want most may not be the ...
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16. World's Greatest Dad - Blu-ray News and Reviews | High Def Digest
Other than the revelation of seeing the wildly-eccentric and high-pitched comedian create such a poignant film are the performances of Williams and Sabara. They ...
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17. Review: World's Greatest Dad - JoBlo
Aug 21, 2009 · Lance Clayton (Robin Williams) is such a loving father to Kyle (Daryl Sabara). He is a single dad trying to give his teen son a good life and ...
PLOT: Lance Clayton is a sad man who teaches poetry to a classroom of about three or four. He is...
18. Parent reviews for World's Greatest Dad | Common Sense Media
The sex talk? Calling everything gay? Victimizing women through voyerizm? Shut it off at the upskirt shots of dads girlfriend! This movie does nothing but ...
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19. World's Greatest Dad | fresh movie reviews for a socially distanced world
When the inevitable happens, Lance reacts, at first, the way any parent would react, as most parents, even of awful kids, would react. But, and this is where ...
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20. [Jack's Review] World's Greatest Dad - The Film Stage
Aug 21, 2009 · World's Greatest Dad is quite possibly the most twisted and likable film of the year. Similar to this year's other genius dark comedy Observe and Report.
WARNING: This Review Contains SPOILERS World's Greatest Dad is quite possibly the most twisted and likable film of the year. Similar to this year's other genius dark comedy Observe and Report this is also an intelligent satire that contains a handful of rich characters. For those willing to embrace it's dark tone: they will be
21. World's Greatest Dad Review - John Likes Movies
Dec 21, 2009 · “World's Greatest Dad” is a gutsy film from rookie filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwaite. It does things with a typically taboo subject (death) that are ...
Robin Williams gives a solid performance in Bobcat Goldthwait's blacker-than-black comedy World's Greatest Dad. The film, however, is too icky to enjoy.
22. Sundance Review: World's Greatest Dad - Film School Rejects
Jan 22, 2009 · I can't remember a time — especially not during this year's fest — when I've laughed this hard for this long. Kudos to Mr. Goldthwait for not ...
Seemingly out of nowhere comes one of the most divisive and twisted comedies since Heathers. In Bobcat Goldthwait's second directorial effort there is no limit to the darkness and consequently, no limit to the laughs to be had.
23. 'World's Greatest Dad' movie review: Robin Williams anchors tale of dark ...
Aug 20, 2009 · It's pretty good material for a black comedy.It's the core, anyway, of "World's Greatest Dad," the new film from Bobcat Goldthwait, once a ...
Magnolia PicturesAlexie Gilmore, Robin Williams and Zach Sanchez in Bobcat Goldthwait's "World's Greatest Dad." "World's Greatest Dad" Movie Review -- Kyle is a jerk. He is obsessed with sex -- even for a high-school freshman -- spending hours surfing the...
24. Review: World's Greatest Dad (2009) - Cinema Freaks
Jun 22, 2010 · Review: World's Greatest Dad (2009) ... "You didn't like Kyle. I didn't either. I loved him. He was my son. He was also a douchebag." ... If your ...
Director : Bobcat Goldthwait Starring : Robin Williams, Daryl Sabara, Alexie Gilmore Website : http://www.worldsgreatestdadfilm.com/ "You...
25. World's Greatest Dad (2009) - Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Moral Rating: not reviewed ; Moviemaking Quality: ; Primary Audience: Adults ; Genre: Comedy ; Length: 1 hr. 39 min.
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