The Comic

It isn't a good movie but it is often an interesting one, and it is full of lovely people.

There are some good hearty laughs in the film and there are some genuine moments of pathos yet outwardly they never seem to blend smoothly.

...an irresistible premise that's employed to erratic yet mostly rewarding effect by Reiner...

It's the kind of pic that you wanted to be better than it turned out, nevertheless even if it lets you down there's enough that's fascinating to keep you tuned in.

Custard mixes with arsenic in Reiner's bright meditation on slapstick

It's hard not to admire the film for its peculiar tone.