An Underrated Black Comedy

Desertman84

The Cable Guy is a dark comedy film that was directed by Ben Stiller.It features Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick and Leslie Mann. It is a story about a needy, psychologically unbalanced cable-television installer that forces his friendship upon an unsuspecting bachelor, who has just broken up with his fiancée.

Steven is forlorn over his recent breakup with girlfriend Robin. When he moves into a new apartment, Steven comes in contact with Chip, who shows up to hook up the cable. Before he knows it, and whether he likes it or not, Steven has a new best-friend in the obnoxious and clingy Chip. However, Steven soon learns that obnoxious is a walk in the park compared to Chip's behavior when Steven tells him he doesn't want to be his pal anymore. What's worse, no one believes Steven when he accuses the seemingly harmless Chip of being a malevolent menace.

This is one of the most underrated comedies of all time.It brilliantly constructs awkward situations that neither character can find ways to get out of and deftly plays with the bizarre nature of human relationships.Also,it is a hilarious black comedy that proved too dark and too smart even for Jim Carrey fans.Definitely,a must-see.

score 10/10

Desertman84 26 September 2012

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