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Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order? Why yes, could you deliver a better movie, next time, Brian Robbins? I don't like, what you're serving here, as a director. I know, that I'll not have it my way, since this movie isn't Burger King. But if Ole' McDonald had to spell it; this movie would spell out: T.R.A.S.H. This is what I felt like, when Good Burger came out. It was a movie that felt like dumpster diving. The meat of the story is pretty old & bloated and the jokes are hard to digest. Yes, a lot of people love this movie, because they can sit back, turn off their brains for the moment and enjoy some hysterical crap, but still like fast food; it's junk. It's very unhealthy & really, really stupid. Based off, the Good Burger skits from then live-action Nickelodeon sketch comedy show, 'All That", the movie tells the story of two dim-witted teenage boys, Ed (Kel Mitchell) & Dexter Reed (Kenan Thompson) trying to save their employer, a fast-food joint call Good Burger, when a new-and-improved burger place, Mondo Burger opens across the street. Can Good Burger stay in business or will Mondo Burger run it to the ground? Watch the movie to find out! Without spoiling the movie, too much. I have to say, the three to four minutes, 'Good Burger' sketches on the 'All That' show, was a lot better than this film. The reason why, is because the nonsensical humor that made the skit, famous; works better in small batches. It doesn't work, in a movie with a run-time of 103 minutes. It's far too long, for a general stupid-ass movie with over the top acting and unrealistic scenarios for my taste. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the movie, I just didn't like it. I like the show version, much, much better. First of all, if you guys like the movie, that's cool, but please take off, your nostalgia goggles for a moment & see it, as what it is; pure crap. Released by Paramount Pictures, the film is noteworthy for being the first theatrical-released film based on a Nickelodeon show. I really didn't mind, the main actors in the film, so much. The two actors, really do have chemistry, together. This film, really did help them, establish themselves as main lead actors, to the point that Nickelodeon created a spin-off show, call Kenan & Kel, just for them. Their characters are a hit or a miss. They are pretty likable, but they come off, annoying and immature at times. In my opinion, the supporting characters are far worst. As much as I love Sinbad; he was just horrible as the 1970's loving, teacher, Mr. Wheat. Every time, he was on screen, I had to fast forward his hammy arguing parts. Another character that I really hate, is Kurt Bozwell (Jan Schweiterman). It's not, the fact, that he is the villain, but how the actor play him. All that exaggerated screaming and yelling was making my ears, bleed. Plus, why are they dress up like Star Trek rejects!? Also, why didn't the main characters know Mondo Burger's biggest darker secret, until the end? Didn't one of them, use to work at Mondos? Anyways, I found the cameos in the film, to be a bit jarring as well. Shaquille O'Neal ordering a burger, before a basketball game? Wouldn't that upset his stomach? No wonder, why he sucks at free throws. He's trying to keep it in. Carmen Electra as Roxanne, an adult woman trying to date, a minor was a bit disturbing and out of place as well. I really didn't like, her bit. The violence acts toward her, wasn't that funny. Two supporting cast members that I did like, in the movie, was Linda Cardellini as Heather & Abe Vigoda as Otis. Linda Cardellini plays her short role as a psycho ward patient, very well. She was not only charming, but surprising, very attractive. Abe Vigoda really makes the movie, so fun to watch, as he has some of the best delivery when it comes to site-gags or the one-liners. It's also nice to see fellow 'All That' cast member Josh Server, Dan Schneider & Lori Beth Denberg shows up as Ed & Dexter's co-workers. I just wish, they had, more to work with. The movie soundtrack was composed by the fantastic Stewart Copeland, drummer for The Police and George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic. I like, how they both did film covers of their songs. The score also contains numerous moments of guitar shredding, heavy rock riffs, synthesizers, R&B vocal samples and some funk tracks. It was fun to listen to, but I really have to question, the logic of this movie, when the film had a synchronized dance number, out of nowhere. The jokes are a hit or a miss when it comes to the film. It was mostly a miss to my funny bone, but you gotta give Nickelodeon credit for staying original to the All That-style humor. Still, the movie had some really disturbing sexual humor and suggestiveness. Seeing Ed, wear a corset and stocking was a little too much. This movie is indeed low-brow romp, but I do like, how the movie does have a somewhat of a positive message. I love its themes on community, friendship, and integrity, particularly regarding employment and fairness. It has a particular soft spot for hidden intelligence or the notion that people may be smarter than they seem and capable of talents that are not obvious from their appearances. I also found the critique against fast-food giants putting harmful ingredients & chemicals that makes consumers unhealthy, to be a plus. Overall: This zany antics movie needs some more work. It's not worth driving thru. It's better, just to drive off.
