kdidymus

This film has, in my opinion, been unfairly criticised.

Let's get a few things straight. It's a spoof. The humour is meant to be puerile, adolescent and cheap.

The laughs come thick and fast. Okay so it has some cheap shots but what spoof doesn't? If you're looking for an intelligent comedy then put this one back and look elsewhere. What you get is a send-up of some of the best (and worst) Hollywood movies and some great toilet humour (in at least one case literally!).

It's not Shakespeare. It's not as funny as Airplane! or Top Secret but it's still well worth a watch.

The 1990's saw a whole string of low-budget, straight-to-video comedies that slipped by unnoticed among the blockbusters that drew the crowds. Sadly "HOUSEGUEST" seems to have slipped by with them.

Expertly cast, warmly scripted and hilariously acted it sees Sinbad star as Kevin Franklin, a loser who owes money to the mob. Fleeing town he gets mistaken at the airport for Gary Young's long-lost friend. A man without options, Kevin goes along with it all and soon finds himself pretending to be a dentist, a wine connoisseur and an expert golfer. Meanwhile, he wins the hearts of Gary's young family (also expertly cast and very believable) and soon, when the family know the truth, they're rallying around helping Kevin to leave his sordid, dangerous past behind.

Full of laughs, HOUSEGUEST is one to watch. Don't let this one slip!