The Worst Film Ever

the audience applauded

Simply Perfect

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Fuzz follows the trials and tribulations faced by the officers of the 87th Precinct in Boston as they go about trying to put the bad guys away. While they're working a number of cases throughout Fuzz, the film focuses on their attempts to locate and stop a mysterious killer known to them as The Deaf Man. He's already killed two local government officials and now has his eyes set on the mayor.I've been aware of the movie Fuzz for years, but only watched it for the first time last night. My preconceived notions were that the film was a gritty Burt Reynolds / Raquel Welch police drama involving a crazed killer. In reality, only part of that is true and that leads to some of the film's greatest weaknesses. To begin with, while Reynolds and Welch might be the names in the cast, this is actually an ensemble piece. Their participation and importance is no greater than their co- stars. In fact, I'd say that Jack Weston and Tom Skerritt feature more prominently than either of the "stars". And, once the case Welch is working is solved, she disappears from the movie for the final 30 or so minutes altogether. All are capable and talented actors, but if you're going into Fuzz for a heaping helping for old Burt or Raquel, you'll be sadly disappointed.As for gritty, sure, parts are. Subplots involving rape and setting winos on fire isn't pleasant. And the film has that New York, dirty, gritty look to it that you only find in films from the 70s – it really can't be replicated. But this isn't something like Across 110th Street. Fuzz attempts to throw comedy into the mix – and does it very poorly. For example, the police stake-out a local park in an attempt to catch the killer. Burt goes in undercover – but he's dressed as a nun. How (not) funny – Burt Reynolds dressed as a nun, complete with that push-broom mustache. The end result is a very uneven film. Finally, while the police are out to catch The Deaf Man, that's only one plot thread in the film. At the beginning of the movie, the police are so concerned with the painters in the precinct, they can't even be bothered with The Deaf Man's calls to the station threatening a commissioner's life. He actually has to call back about three times before they take him seriously. Even then, the killer still isn't the main focus with the mad rapist and the crazed kids out burning bums taking up valuable screen-time. I'm pretty sure the film is at least at the hour point before we even seen The Deaf Man. And his ultimate capture is a real letdown. The cops sort of accidentally stumble their way into finding him. And just as quickly, the movie ends. Despite all the problems I had with Fuzz, I can't really give it an overall bad rating because I still had a surprisingly good time watching it. As I've already indicated, it's got a nice 70s vibe to it, there are some quality actors in the film, and there are occasions where, despite the flaws, the plot works (the death of the Parks Commissioner being a prime example). Overall, a 5/10 from me.

I was expecting a decent police drama out of the movie "Fuzz." With the talents of Burt Reynolds, Yul Brynner, and Raquel Welsh, viewers would anticipate a memorable picture. But considering the acting talent involved, the film is a near disaster with several plot-holes and mood changes in scenes and story lines that confuse, alienate, and annoy the viewer.To the best that I can make out (as I was half-asleep waiting for anything to happen in this picture) Yul Brynner plays a deaf man who has orchestrated the assassination of several high ranking political officials and other selected targets. Bert Reynolds and Jack Weston are the cops who dress up as Nuns. ("NUNS?") to try to stop them, against a backdrop of a discombobulated police station and staff that makes Barney Fife look like an organized lawman! What a mess! There is absolutely no continuity to this film or plot development. You would think that some of the random shooting events would place an element of dramatic suspense, giving the viewers some reason to see this picture. However, in the next scene it's a comedy, than in the following scene it turns serious again. Fuzz is a perfect example of a movie that is only removed from being a 1, because I have given an extra point to the recognition of the actors, and another point for perhaps two good scenes that I liked in the whole movie. However, that's it. Fuzz in my judgment scores a VERY GENEROUS 3.If the script would have stuck to ONE quality serious element, with concern about a strong issue from the cast, Fuzz could have been a passable police film. However, with too much going on at once, a weak and extremely confusing script, and a picture who's writers look like they crammed material from at least three different movies into this one, Fuzz is extremely fuzzy and never comes into focus.

After reading several bad reviews of this film I was almost afraid to watch it. I hate wasting my time on bad movies, but I decided based on the cast to give it a go and I'm glad I did. The movie is not a fast paced comedy by any stretch of the imagination. It is instead, like many movies from it's time, a slow moving style of film along the lines of The Big Fix. It keeps your interest because the characters are interesting. It makes you laugh at times and actually has a little suspense mixed into a story that seems disjointed at first, but ties together so well in the end it makes the whole movie work.The plot centers partially around a bombers scheme to blackmail the city of Boston, but more so around the police precinct he chooses to contact with his threats. We see a group of officers trying to get through their daily routine as they work on several cases at once. Focusing on the bomber but still trying to deal with a myriad of other problems that present themselves as they try to solve other crimes. It presents itself as more of a "day in the life" type movie rather than a film with one main focus. It's well acted, well told and is a good movie for those times when you really want to just relax and get into a story. Sure it has a few weak spots as with most movies but it is certainly worth putting on and I'm very glad I had the chance to see it.In short, if your looking for Starskey & Hutch 2005, this isn't it. If your looking for a slow paced intelligent movie, don't let bad reviews chase you away and give this film a shot.

Bryner (whose fun) plays a assassin who threatens to kill all the city leaders one by one. It's up to some 'zany' characters at a crazy police station to stop him.Attempt at bringing the irreverent, anti-establishment, comedy-drama of M*A*S*H to the police squad, is a complete disaster. The 'wacky' humor is both empty and annoying. Throwing in some strained sentiment and jarring action makes it even more baseless.The actors seem to be just walking through their roles and the direction has no energy or vision. The pacing is disjointed without any rhythm or logic. Just about every shot is dark and shadowy. Like it was filmed on a camera with a very bad exposure.The police station just never seems real. The precinct on BARNEY MILLER is more believable. Also having Reynolds and Weston dress as nuns just to catch the bad guy is a perfect example of forced humor.The lowest point involves a unnecessary story thread where Welch goes after a prostitute killer. The final confrontation scene between her and the killer is a complete and pathetic rip off of the similar scene in KLUTE (complete with those chiming piano chords). This alone solidifies it as one of the biggest bombs of all time. If that's not enough you also have Dinah Shore singing "I'll be Seeing You" over the closing credits.The whole thing is just excruciating. Does feature a young up and coming Tom Skerrit. Also has Charles Martin Smith as a punk who sets street bums on fire.