A weird movie indeed. David lynch narrates the story of Glick, who becomes an overnight sensation because he interviews some actor.He has recurring nightmares about an actress being murdered, and when he wakes up next to the dead body, or is it?, he starts to panic.This believe it or not is the plot of the film, and I for one loved the movie. Short shines as the titular character, and Glick is disgusting and camp in a Les Patterson sort of way.But the thing that makes this standout from other movies like this (such as Borat and Bruno) is the fact that everyone involved looks like they are having a whale of a time, and yet nothing offencive is exchanged between Gloick and the cameos.The main story of the film, does become very confusing at times, and we get some sort of Scooby doo ending, but thanks to Short, the movie is really worth watching, because of countless references and the pure insanity of it all.It goes to show that a lot of actors in Hollywood are good sports and can be self deprecating, if handled the right way.

I need to begin by confessing that I haven't followed Martin Short's career since SCTV and SNL in the 80s (outside of a couple of films). This movie was my introduction to Jiminy Glick, and was a major disappointment, for two primary reasons.1. Short is too good a writer/comedian to have to rely on vulgarity as a main ingredient in one of his projects. Crude language and coarse humor pervades this movie from start to finish.2. Comedians need to realize that their "annoying" characters cannot carry a film. A short skit, perhaps, but not 90 minutes' worth. Glick is one of the least likable, grating characters I've ever encountered. Remember that great comic characters (the Tramp, M. Hulot, Ralph Kramden, Mr. Bean) could be very annoying - but they also had heart and could get the audience cheering on their side. Glick is one-dimensional (well, outside of the fact that he's fat).So...big disappointment for those who liked the kind of humor that put Martin Short on the map back in the 80s.

I haven't seen to much of Primetime Jiminy Glick but I do know Martin Short is comedic genius. His unique, and bizarre performances are nothing short of brilliant. Jiminy Glick happens to be one of his most popular mostly because of his ability to actually put huge stars on the hot seat with his outrageous over the top performance as Glick. Bringing Glick to the big screen might have been an over-estimate of the popularity. It compares to bringing a Saturday Night Live skit to the big screen which they've done numerous times of course. Still Martin Short who writes this feature did an incredible job of coming up with an actual storyline while still keeping the character of Jiminy Glick exactly what he has always been. I admit I was also pleased to see that the film takes place in Toronto, and a good Canadian film is always fun.Martin Short as Jiminy Glick is not even the right phrase. Jiminy Glick IS Jiminy Glick!! Glick is his own character, that is how much Martin Short makes these characters his own. Glick is ridiculous, a complete loser who doesn't know it, he has no tact, he's over weight, grotesque and still somehow lovable. Glick is horribly naive and hilarious!! Jan Hooks returns to the big screen for her role as Dixie Glick. Probably the only woman in the world that could possibly handle Jiminy. She's equally as naive and plays to Short's performance wonderfully. She is excellent. Elizabeth Perkins plays huge movie star Miranda Coolidge whom Glick gets wrapped up in and is under the impression he may have murdered her. Perkins is very good playing the diva, and is very convincing as a star. John Michael Higgins has a stand out performance as the obnoxious womanizing foreigner Andre Devine. He get some of the funniest lines and scenes and his lines are so shocking and absurd you can't help but laugh. In true Glick fashion one of the most fun parts of this film are the numerous cameos...Kurt Russell, Whoopi Goldberg, Rob Lowe, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Susan Sarandon, Forest Whitaker AND MORE!! Seeing them all playing themselves and having Glick interact with them is exactly what makes Glick so watchable on his show let alone the film.Jiminy Glick doesn't really belong in a full length feature. It would be comparable to making a big screen adaptation of the Montel Williams show or something?? BUT saying that Short is the only one who could have come up with a decent script, keep things very well flowing, and the jokes fresh and funny. The film really does rely on Jiminy Glick and he is hilarious!! This is absolutely watchable for something obscure and different and still with lots of laughs. Glick is the weirdest character on screen. 7/10

I had the chance to see this film at the 2004 Toronto Film Festival . Due to it's predicted success it was showcased as the closing night gala. How fun was it when Martin Short introduced the film and some if it's cast members! I was a huge fan of the show "Primetime Glick" on comedy central, and have been waiting very un-patiently for this film to come out. I love the way the actors being interviewed by "Jiminy" lose their cool and laugh on camera b/c Martin Short is just that ridiculous. The cast is great, can't believe they can pull off that smart humor in a whim! Check out the dreamy DiCarlo played by Corey Pearson and the brilliant Euro-trash-manager-guy played by John Michael Higgins. You HAVE to see this when it comes to a theater near you!