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World's Greatest Dad [Blu-ray] [2009] [US Import]

Format: Blu-ray

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Format: Blu-ray
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
Studio: Magnolia Pict Hm Ent
Average Customer Review: 50 customer reviews
ASIN: B002PI1NQU
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 209,989 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)
- #30672 in DVD & Blu-ray > Blu-ray

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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 wont give his father the time of day. He is dating Claire the schools adorable art teacher, but she doesnt 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.

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Mr. J. Ryden

The lies you tell will find you out

22 January 2013

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Kyle is an obnoxious teenager. Not in the 'troubled soul struggling to find himself' obnoxious but in the sense that he totally without redeeming features. His favourite past-times are masturbating, thinking about masturbating, obtaining material for said hobby, and treating his father (Lance) with a complete lack of respect. Robin Williams plays Lance who spends his days alternating between being a failed writer, trying to make allowances for his wayward son, and a teacher whom secures little respect. Lance's only respite from his drudgery is his love-interest with a colleague, clearly punching above his weight.

All this changes when Kyle meets a sticky end after a auto-erotic asphyxiation attempt cuts short his shallow life. Apparently to avoid the ignominy of having his son found like this Lance makes the death look like a suicide, complete with profound goodbye note hinting at a deeper despair hidden from his peers. This decision then has a domino effect on Lance. Kyle's school comes together in united grief, students and staff alike eulogising this talented and promising alumni cut down in his prime. From there of course, Lance's lies spiral out of control gaining a momentum of their own as you just know this can't end well.

What worked well about World's Greatest Dad (irony of the title not lost) is that most of the cast are no better than Kyle; rather, at least Kyle didn't pretend to be anything other than obnoxious. It's almost a moral parable, what motivates people (although superficially altruistic or noble) is often borne out of self-interest; 'what can I get out of this situation?'. Also that somehow death magically confered the deceased with attributes that were never there in the first place; all wrongdoing cleansed. I assume it's meant to be so insomuch the assembled malingerers and hangers-on desperately want to believe the fantasy (former) life that Lance has painted so they can buy-into the grief; it's laughably pitiful and a real sideswipe at their hollow grief.

Williams shows again that, in my opinion, he does best when playing it straight and here he is no different. Supported by a very able assembled cast, Williams plays Lance well as the sad-sack father and teacher who strives to be a good person who can't help but capitalise on a twist of fate that promises him a better life. In short, an enjoyable watch which pulls no punches in its subject matter. Plus, I imagine Daryl Sabara had a whale of a time playing Kyle; I bet he couldn't believe his luck when he saw the script.

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D. Gallacher

Bobcat's transition to director continues to bear fruit

2 January 2013

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Bobcat Goldthwait will never shake his reputation as the screamy guy from Police Academy. But what he can, and is doing? Is bolstering this somewhat dubious career with an incredible push forward as the independent cinema scene's golden boy director. His first work, "Shakes the Clown" took a dark look at a drunken child's entertainer. It was hilarious, but very harsh to watch. This film is the second in Bobcat's arsenal, and it is equally as unflinching as it takes a father who has to make some very harsh decisions in order to maintain some dignity in his life. I won't go any farther describing the story, but this is the blackest that dark comedy can achieve. But importantly, it DOES achieve it. It is touching, hilarious, dark and unquestionably brilliant. If you like your movies served up on a plate, you'll need to forgive Mr.Goldthwait. If, however, you're ready to dive into a hard bit of viewing on the promise that the eventual reward will stay with you for a long time? Then please purchase "World's Greatest Dad". It is very unlikely that you'll regret the purchase.

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Mr. ROBERT CROWE

Three Stars

6 November 2017

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Not as Funny as l'd hoped

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Justin Williams

Fantastic :-)

1 April 2016

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Another Fantastic Buy as Usual From Zoverstocks , Very Happy Will Always Buy From These Guys HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A++++++

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Piccaso

Five Stars

31 July 2016

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It stars Robin Williams - what more do I need to say; really??

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J. M. Youde

Great movie as always

18 March 2015

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Ah Robin, what ARE we going to do without you. I will miss your humour SO much. Great movie as always !!

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Five Stars

10 November 2014

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Absolutely brilliant film. Another film thjat shows how versatile Robin Williams was.

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Mr A King

Awesome, stomach churning

2 March 2016

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Awesome, stomach churning, sad and hilarious. Love the man and so sorry that this story gets so near the bone.

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poignant and thought provoking

Published on 29 March 2016

Ms. J. Davies

It was just what I was wanting. Love it

Published on 11 October 2015

Mrs Shep

Excellent DVd

Excellent DVD - Robin is a legend

Published on 26 September 2015

Ms. Christina Wrend

Five Stars

Brilliant film R.I.P Robin your truly missed

Published on 4 August 2015

Kerrylou

Five Stars

As seen

Published on 7 June 2015

LG GL

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Published on 6 June 2015

Denise N.

Three Stars

The movie itself is 1 of robin Williams best so didn't enjoy it very much.

Published on 6 June 2015

Joanne Perkins

Three Stars

Published on 11 May 2015

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