The Ringer


Synopsis
When Steve (Johnny Knoxville) needs some cash, he and his uncle concoct a plan to fix the Special Olympics. When the mentally challenged athletes find out he’s a fraud, they decide to help him anyways.

Observations
You might think that I feel kind of embarrassed for watching this movie. And you would be right. But I am forever in search of the next great America comedy and it was in that spirit that I sat through this flick. Unfortunately it wasn’t funny. I thought at first that perhaps I was hesitant to laugh because of the subject matter, but I don’t think that was it. Though the film is in good taste, it’s not laugh out loud funny. Or chuckle funny. Or crack a smile funny.

I like Johnny Knoxville and think he has some untapped comic potential. If you want to see him make a not-so-good movie watchable, try Walking Tall (seriously). If you want to laugh at inappropriate/uncomfortable humor, pop in an episode of Family Guy.

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