It's been ten years since Christopher Guest's last mockumentary, "For Your Consideration" and I assume much of the reason it took so long for another similar film is twofold: Guest had already made several mockumentaries AND "For Your Consideration" was, in my opinion, the worst of these films. Now, a decade later, Guest and his crew is back...thanks to Netflix.
The film is supposedly about an international competition to pick the world's best mascot. But this is mostly just an opportunity for the actors, some familiar old faces and many new ones, to improv and have fun. I say mostly because late in the film you see some of the acts and the one that ends up winning is actually a great joy to watch.
Is this among Guest's best films? No. It lacks the humor and originality of "Best in Show" and the artistry of "A Mighty Wind". But it is enjoyable and worth your time. However, and this is important, stick with this film. It starts of VERY slowly and frankly isn't all that funny....but it does improve as you watch and considering it's a made for Netflix film, it's worth seeing if you have the service.
The film is supposedly about an international competition to pick the world's best mascot. But this is mostly just an opportunity for the actors, some familiar old faces and many new ones, to improv and have fun. I say mostly because late in the film you see some of the acts and the one that ends up winning is actually a great joy to watch.
Is this among Guest's best films? No. It lacks the humor and originality of "Best in Show" and the artistry of "A Mighty Wind". But it is enjoyable and worth your time. However, and this is important, stick with this film. It starts of VERY slowly and frankly isn't all that funny....but it does improve as you watch and considering it's a made for Netflix film, it's worth seeing if you have the service.