Don't Tell Larry

A hidden gem that takes you along on a wild and crazy (and cringy!) journey. Once you are strapped in, the movie takes a sharp turn or 2, or 3, that makes you fall out of your chair! Had to grip my seat to hold on!

The plot thickens scene by scene as a white lie, followed by an injustice gets blown out of proportion. Again and again and again. How far will the maligned Susan (the believable Patty Guggenheim), and her in-too-deep co-worker Patrick (Kenneth Mosley, master of facial expressions), go to get that carrot at the end of the stick? Or should I say, "raisin?" as they try to navigate their bizarre co-worker, Larry (Kiel Kennedy.)

Solid writing with a lot of hidden gems, and excellent performances by the stellar cast including Ed Begley, Jr, and Dot Marie Jones, who take you along for the ride, makes this a "ya gotta watch" film.

This film is like a throwback to great scrren comedies like The Jerk, Airplane, Caddyshack, or Planes Trains and Automobiles... but it is entirely unique. It really is THAT good. I saw it in a crowded theater, and I think the whole audience was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the writing, the acting, the way it all unfolds at a mad level... and the surprises that kept building up to absurd levels. The crowd was literally roaring with laughter. By the end of it, I was nearly crying from having laughed so much. The screwball pacing is just so, so perfect.

Much of the cast are members of The Groundlings, who gave us talents like Pee Wee Herman, Phil Hartman, Larraine Newman, and more members of the SNL cast than I can count. These people are the cream of the crop of the next great comedy stars.

Kiel Kennedy, as the title character, needs to be watched. He's the next Will Ferrell. Patty Gugenheim, Dot-Marie Jones, Tina Parker, Kenneth Mosely... every single one of them is A-level, top of their game FUNNY.

I can't wait to see what Writer/ Directors Greg Porper and John Schimke do next. I think these guys are like The Zucker Brothers meet The Coen Brothers meet Irving Thalberg, Frank Capra and John Waters on steroids. SEE THIS MOVIE.

Don't Tell Larry is the kind of dark comedy that sneaks up on you, then hits you with a shovel and politely offers you a drink afterward. With razor-sharp writing and perfect performances, this film walks the tightrope between absurdity and sincerity without missing a beat.

The plot is deceptively simple: dysfunctional friends gets entangled in a lie that spirals hilariously and horrifyingly out of control. But what makes Don't Tell Larry shine is its ability to find humor in the bleakest situations without ever losing emotional weight. The pacing is tight, the dialogue crackles, and the moments of violence are so unexpected and bizarre, you can't help but laugh (and then wonder what that says about you).

Standout performances from the entire cast, especially the actor who plays Larry (without spoiling anything, just wow), make this film unforgettable. There's a subtle commentary here on guilt, loyalty, and how far people will go to achieve their goals all wrapped in a twisted little package of chaos.

If you like your comedy with a shot of dread and a chaser of moral ambiguity, Don't Tell Larry is your kind of ride.

This film is so fun and hilarious! Comedy, at its best, is more than just a string of jokes - it's a mirror held up to life's absurdities, reminding us not to take everything so seriously. And Don't Tell Larry understands this better than most. It emerges as a refreshing reminder of what great comedy can be: smart, surprising, and deeply human beneath all the hilarity. The deadpan delivery of the characters is pitch-perfect, and all the actors light up the screen at every scene. The characters feel relatable - not because they're perfect, but because they're not. Watching them clash, stumble, and eventually learn from each other is not only hilarious - it's oddly inspiring. If you're looking for a feel good movie that will make you laugh out loud and hang on the edge of your seat as the plot thickens, this movie is it!

Not for the faint of a heart but what a journey this movie was! It starts slow and builds until you find yourself oddly invested in the strange sequence of events these characters find themselves in.

I'll be the first to admit it may not be everyone's type of humor but my family was laughing throughout. If you want formula-driven, run-of-the-mill movie, this is not for you! On the other hand, if you want something different and are ready for a wild ride that will make you uncomfortable at times, definitely watch it! The story line has the perfect balance of crazy and reasonable that honestly keeps the audience guessing throughout, not sure of how the adventure will pan out and how the characters will fare.