π¬ **Coconutdaddy’s Movie Pick: *Houseguest* (1995)** π π€¦♂️
Alright, folks, Coconutdaddy has chosen *Houseguest*, the 1995 “comedy” starring Sinbad and Phil Hartman. If you’re expecting laughs, you might want to temper those expectations because this one isn’t exactly a winner. π¬π¬ As far as Sinbad and Hartman movies go, *Houseguest* falls flat, and *Jingle All The Way* is *definitely* the better choice. ππ
**Plot Breakdown:**
Sinbad plays Kevin Franklin, a man on the run from the mob who pretends to be the long-lost friend of uptight suburban dad Gary Young (Phil Hartman) to avoid getting caught. π♂️π¨ Kevin moves in with the family, hilarity (or lack thereof) ensues as he tries to blend in while keeping his true identity a secret. π€π€‘
**Why It Misses the Mark:**
While Sinbad and Phil Hartman are both comedy powerhouses in their own right, *Houseguest* just doesn’t deliver the laughs. π There are a few funny moments, sure, but the plot feels forced, the chemistry between the stars feels off, and the jokes are pretty hit-or-miss. π You know it’s bad when *Jingle All The Way* (yes, the one with Arnold Schwarzenegger) feels like a cinematic masterpiece by comparison! π π
**The Movie They HAD to Make:**
This feels like the kind of movie where they signed the contract first and figured out the rest later. πΌ✍️ Sinbad and Hartman had to push through this one—probably because of a studio deal or some contractual obligation. You can almost see them trying to make the best of a script that just doesn’t work. π€·♂️ You can tell they’re both capable of much more, but *Houseguest* just doesn’t showcase their talents the way *Jingle All The Way* or *SNL* did. π
**Behind the Scenes Trivia:**
- *Houseguest* was part of the 90s family comedy trend, but it never quite hit the mark in the way movies like *Home Alone* or *Mrs. Doubtfire* did. πΏ
- Phil Hartman and Sinbad would go on to work together again in *Jingle All The Way*, which was far more successful and better received. ππ
**Verdict:**
Coconutdaddy says if you’re a die-hard Sinbad or Phil Hartman fan, you might give *Houseguest* a watch—but only if you’ve already exhausted the rest of their catalog. Otherwise, skip this one and head straight for *Jingle All The Way* for better laughs and holiday cheer! π π
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