funcrunch I never thought I'd be writing a negative review of a Christopher Guest mockumentary. "Waiting for Guffman", "Best in Show", and - especially - "A Mighty Wind" are some of my favorite films; I could watch them again and again. "For Your Consideration" was not great, but I figured that if I didn't have such high expectations from Guest's previous films, I might have enjoyed it more."Mascots", however, simply fell flat. I strained to find laugh lines; the humor was coarse or awkward when it existed at all. I understand that the lines in these films are improvised, but surely they do multiple takes of each scene to see what comes out best. If what is in this film represents the best improvisation this cast has to offer, I shudder to think what was left on the cutting room floor.Though the newcomers had some funny moments, the veteran cast members were generally better. Fred Willard never fails to please; though he is now showing his age, he's still great at portraying the dimmest person in the room. Bringing back Corky St. Clair from "Guffman" was great for the trailer to pull in fans, but ultimately didn't amount to much. There just didn't seem to be the feeling of a solid ensemble cast like there was in previous films.I think another problem was the subject matter. While all the other films chronicled events that actually take place in real life - a small town musical production, a dog show, a folk music tribute, the Academy Awards - this unconvincing "World Mascot Association championship" was just an excuse for silly sight gags and furry jokes. And unlike Guffman and Mighty Wind, I'm pretty sure none of the lead actors did their own performances. (If I'm wrong on that, it still doesn't affect my rating.)I must admit, though, that I loved the hedgehog act. That alone gets two stars out of me. And the pencil sharpener would make a great Halloween costume.

Lance Holtman This movie was long, jokes were... punctual. They managed to keep me watching to the end.I don't feel this movie deserves 6 stars, it's a 4 star flick, but I was ready for it to be over 30 minutes in.Cool to see all these guys together. There is a decent ending, funny as anything, but I wish it didn't take so long to get around to it.I like the actors, but maybe they put in a few too many people to get the best out of all of them.Watch the movie, but don't waste your evening after work on it.Use this one for a day when you have nothing to watch, like Netflix did.

Daniel It is difficult to understand what the authors wanted to say with this movie. I don't expect a great story in a movie like this, but I thought that it would very funny. It was a deception because Netflix announced this movie like a great release. First of all, I think that would be better if the movie was like a documentary. At the beginning It seems a documentary, but they don't follow this approach in the whole movie. I watched this movie with the sensation that I will see something funny, but It keeps the same rhythm from the beginning to end. I addition, there's no a main character or a character with a story that make you interested about the end. This movie is different from any other movie that I have watched, because it seems like a lot of scenes with no logical connection.

wiggityp I'm not sure why others who claim to be a fan of Guest's previous work didn't like this one so much.I thought it was great and adequately satisfied my need for more Guest mockumentaries.Don't go in expecting it to be another Guffman or Best In Show and you'll probably dig it.The only thing I wish would have been different is if it had had Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara in it.I wouldn't say it's the best of Guest's ouevre but if you really like his stuff I can't imagine not liking this too.