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Monday, March 21, 2011

Leonard Part VI

There are few words to describe the sheer horror and despair one may experience when sitting through a terribly written, horribly acted comedy. Usually, bad comedies are either the result of a megalomaniacal comedian too big for his britches, or terrible writing, or a lack/overabundance of outside influences which maim a promising production. Rarely does a film suffer from ALL OF THE ABOVE. Enter Leonard Part VI. Bill Cosby was at the height of fame, buoyed by the #1 show on television and a still-strong comic career. Cosby was the Teflon Don of TV...but not for long. Containing one of the most excruciating montage scenes in film history(the weapon prep before battle scene), followed by an equally unbearable, drawn out gag (usually a scene cited by critics as one of the worst of all time) involving blowing up a wall, Leonard Part VI is the nightmare of anyone with ears and eyes. The script is atrocious, and all actors involved took a considerable hit, including Mr. Cosby, who will forever be pigeon-holed by the fame of The Cosby Show. Why? Could you imagine sitting with Bill Cosby for 20 minutes and asking him about this film? Ghost Dad? His affair and love child?!? Some films are worth forgetting. If you've ever been interested in film, Leonard Part VI is the perfect film to watch...so you know what NOT to do when making a film.

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