Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Cable Guy (1996)

  • What's it about?: Matthew Broderick gets a free cable hookup from a deranged cable guy (Jim Carrey) and now must deal with his obsessive, intrusive and stalkerish antics as he tries to forcefully insert himself into Broderick's life.
  • Thoughts: Pretty decent. Jim Carrey gives a good performance as the titular cable guy.
  • Rating: 7/10
  • Recommendation: Recommended
  • Tier: B
Supporting Characters
Rick
Jack Black
A friend of Matthew Broderick's character.

Other notable actors: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller
Director: Ben Stiller
Producer: Judd Apatow