Name: Public Enemy #2
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Dave Thomas, Mary Gross, Mike Connors

An Amazing "Python-esque" Ride From An SCTV Vet.

An American friend of mine who knows that I'm an extreme SCTV fan gave me a copy of this film as a gift because it stars Dave Thomas.  Dave's performance here (in a dual role) really had me rolling.  By far the best thing I've seen him (or any of that troupe's players) in for quite awhile. It's an extremely believable, but twisted tale about a struggling actor who is mistaken for a serial killer after he's portrayed him in a "reenactment" on an American Reality-Cop show. 

One of the myriad of turnabouts in this hilarious satire is that the actual killer is so insulted at the wimpy way he is played on TV, he tracks down the actor, "subdues" him, and actually takes his place. Now he's so "convincing" in the role, that the show's ratings and the "actor's" popularity soar.  It's "The Prince & The Pauper" meets "Natural Born Killers."  A fast paced farce with a Terry Gilliam like flair.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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