I knew that this wasn't going to be a typical Robin Williams comedy, and I've seen a few of his darker movies (One-Hour Photo, for instance). However, I found this movie to be gross, vulgar and mean-spirited. While that is kind of the point, it wasn't done well. Also, there was not a single likeable character in the entire movie. Even Arthur, probably the nicest character, is a pathetic, spineless follower. Technically, the writing, directing and cinematography had really nothing going for it. I will not recommend it.

I've always liked this movie. It's funny and one of Robin's best emotional roles where he isn't acting like a clown.

A heart wrenching movie. It navigates some tough topics. It drags a little. But tis definitely worth seeing once.

This might be the most overlooked movie I’ve ever seen. It’s funny, touching, and very entertaining throughout the whole runtime. Robin Williams does a great job as well as Daryl Sabara

Parenthood is not an easy task, especially if you're son is such a jerk! A struggling writer discovers that his son has accidentally killed himself and tries to hide the truth by falsifying a suicide note, which results in a media storm that sweeps him away. Dark and cynical, this film proves that just because people claim to be supportive do not mean sincerely!

Get in touch with your inner self and find the time to watch this film.

It's the only Robin Williams movie I've ever seen that didn't make me laugh once, except near the end when it showed his penis and testicles, which was just an awkward unexpected kind of laugh. The writing and directing was straight out of a Hallmark movie and I was surprised they were done by Bobcat Goldthwait. On the upside, it gives me hope as an aspiring screenwriter because if this schlock can be produced…

Just a blisteringly dark comedy that really successfully navigates incredibly murky territory. Its exploration of morality, symbols, and desire are both hilarious and thought provoking. It's pretty amazing how this movie uses the most uncomfortable circumstances and at times deplorable characters to run the gambit of human emotion - melancholy, anger, bliss, and freedom. Robin Williams is great here and don't imagine I'll be forgetting World's Greatest Dad any time soon. How could I? There's really nothing like it.

I did not enjoy this movie. I was amazed at Robin Williams outstanding dramatic acting. Robin Williams is great at comedy, he might be even better in drama.

It was dark twisted and still somehow wildly predictable. You gather what the tragedy will be, you gather the direction that will be taken for the conflict build, and you gather the resolution. All from the first few scenes of the movie. They then proceed to torture you with morbidly tense and cringy moments while you wait for exactly what you thought was going to happen.

"The worst thing in life is NOT ending up all alone BUT rather ending up with people who make you feel alone" Great, meaningful, some comedy movie!

Wanted to like the film-but couldn't. It's supposed to be a black comedy but I couldn't find one dark laugh in the film. Robin Williams gives a great performance which sparked my initial interest but the remaining characters as shaped by the director Bobcat are so unappealing without any redeeming features that I just wanted to slap them silly and had a hard time watching the bleak events unfold. As a treatise on American fascination with false celebrity, sure. But it's no Heathers or Putney Swope. Williams gives his all but it's a difficult pill to swallow-or watch. I did think the ending somewhat redeemed the difficult parts of the film-unlike other reviewers I suppose. Perhaps a little more positive balance-and humor would have helped. But I did like the finale.

A well directed movie (from Bobcat Goldthwaite of all people!) about America's gullibility, naivete and willingness to feel good about people we scarcely would notice when alive. The ease with which Lance (Williams) exploits his son's (fitting) demise to satisfy his own desire for literary success is a testimony to the casual way grief can be subsumed under ambition. At the end Lance liberates himself from a life of lies, rationalizations and excuse making that people had exploited all his life. It is a bit bizarre that in the film Williams' character fakes his screen son's death in a manner that he himself would use to end his own life a few years later.

Really appreciate the concept, just not particularly funny and in spots a terrible script with awful acting (and ?intentionally bad casting)

I love dark comedies, and even if this one won't kill you with laughter, its simplicity and message its spot on.

Brilliant movie. If you are one of these morons expecting Mrs Doubtfire or Jumanji, you are better of masturbating with a belt around your neck.

This is a relatably timely film for right now. Sharply written and insightful (even if I've picked up on similar observations of ridiculous post-death celebrity status and the cynical realization that people seem to like you more when you're dead) but there's surprising amounts of nuance in this weird cross of B-tier BoJack Horseman and 13 Reasons Why that the film draws ample comedy, drama, and satire from. Know that it goes dark and questionable places and seems to run out of steam before reaching the third act. It's really sad how this movie ironically deals with the tragic fate of real-celebrity-suicide Robin Williams, which makes it all the more brutal and heartbreaking. There's definitely something here, even if it's flawed. 7.75/10.

Soooo dark I wish I knew robin had this range when he was still alive . I knew he had one hour photo but I didn’t know he had this dark comedy in his . Not a laugh out loud dark comedy but there is a ton of depth to the good jokes in the movie and that’s what makes it worth while . It’s the type of movie you can’t really quote, but in the context of the film it works perfect 3.5

By far, Robin Williams worst movie.

strange. dark. funny. dumb. entertaining.