I actually saw this movie when it first hit the theaters. It had kind of an odd affect on me, I was not sure if I had just wasted my money or did I really like this movie. So in order to settle this personal dilemma I saw it again. Never a doubt…I really like this movie. I liked it so much I purchased my own copy and actually watch it once in a while. Digesting this flick one has to appreciate Chris Elliot's mastery of humor and his solid grasp on the bazaar. I wish he would do more movies I enjoy his sense of humor. Not being bombarded with CGI was great. Now I am not completely knocking CGI. Lots of that stuff is very important when a movie sucks or is grossly lacking in other areas. This movie played well. It's probably too politically incorrect for present times – but not to worry – I was not offended. And for me…that is all that matters. This was such a good movie I actually wanted to sign on as part of the crew of 'The Filthy Whore' and munch on fish stick kitties.

Those who gained their initial fame on television -- even at the highest level and with top popularity -- have often found their feature films finishing at the other end of the scale. Bill Cosby and Ray Romano are two examples of this -- Bill Murray one of the few exceptions.Chevy Chase has had some sporadic success, and even Martin Short -- one of the comedic geniuses of all-time -- has found his big-screen offerings sporadic.I think one of the reasons is that we are just too used to seeing them on the small screen, and/or in the characters/personas with which we have become accustomed. It also seems that their films often seem to be stories which would lend them to 10- or 12-minute skits, or the 22 minutes or so contained within a half hour program.Chris Elliott avoids this completely in this funny presentation. He succeeds in taking this character over-the-top, with the same quirky skill we've seen him employ on television so often. At 80 minutes, he also avoids making it overlong, and the supporting cast and Letterman's cameo are all well-presented, too.It's "quirkiness" is likely the reason this film didn't receive a higher overall rating in this site, and among professional reviewers.However, for me it's a thoroughly entertaining and engaging movie, and best of all, funny as hell.

Chris Elliott, usually a supporting player, got a lead role in the pathetic excuse for a movie "Cabin Boy". Basically a series of disgusting occurrences, the movie tries to merit laughs but only yields chuckles at best. The cupcake scene was particularly unnecessary. If the movie has any redeeming qualities, it's that David Letterman has a brief appearance. You may recall on the 67th Annual Academy Awards, he pointed that scene out and showed other people rehearsing for it.All in all, don't waste your time on this junk. Chris Elliott has done much better work than this ("Groundhog Day", "There's Something About Mary", "Osmosis Jones").

Yes, this is an excellent filmic achievement full of 'life truths' for the morally, mentally and socially compromised. (But please go out and buy the book this movie was not based upon: "The Shroud of the Thwacker" by one Sir Christopher Elliot. You will be amazed and enlightened.) When I recommend a film, I prefer to have actually seen the critter in the local cinema hall. I like to sit well back somewhere in the loges. If there are no loges, I will stand somewhere until told to take a seat. But enough of my personal peccadilloes. I did indeed attend a public screening of this delightful celluloid romp and was tickled by its wit and informed by its wisdom for many a moon thereafter. This 'flick'--if I may be so bold-- will one day be considered a classic in the genre as soon as the genre is identified. As a somewhat knowledgeable cineaste I encourage everyone to rent this stunning opus. It will heal your inner Ebert.