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The Clapper

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Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publicizes his frequent infomercial appearances.
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Critics Consensus

The Clapper is tugged along by the valiant efforts of a talented cast, but it's ultimately not enough to make this wan romantic comedy worth a watch.

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Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com 01/26/2018
1/4
If it's supposed to be a comedy, it's not funny. If it's supposed to be a satire, it doesn't know what it's satirizing. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter 01/26/2018
Montiel treats his story's happily unsung oddballs with sincere affection. He doesn't hold them up to ridicule, or insist that they snap out of their quirkiness and conform. But he doesn't quite know what to do with them. Go to Full Review Tatiana Craine Village Voice 01/25/2018
It's an interesting premise, but The Clapper doesn't live up to its namesake. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 04/22/2023
1.5/4
...a relentlessly quirky comedy that remains curiously uninvolving for the duration of its short-yet-not-short-enough running time... Go to Full Review Julian Lytle Punch Drunk Critics 01/11/2020
3/5
The Clapper is a comedy that doesn't totally know what it wants to be, a commentary on fame and class or a romantic comedy. What we end up with is something that never really does both well and ends up hampering each theme. Go to Full Review Cate Marquis We Are Movie Geeks 04/26/2019
3/5
The Clapper is not a film for everyone. It is a small film that has some charm as a sweet oddball rom com but which falls short in exploring its characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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M R @RT95901422 09/13/2024 It ain't all bad but it drags. The main characters are sympathetic which is what makes you not tune out but the storytelling is slow and mostly uneventful. The premise had great potential but it just wasn't funny enough. This movie had to be more comical to work and I doubt it will ever become a cult classic. Only someone who has been in nearly identical situations like the ones in this film or those who worked on it would enjoy it I feel. Rating: 5/10. See more Tim L @RT65861624 07/08/2024 I thought it was OK at best. The interactions between Ed Helms and Amanda Seyfreid seemed awkward at best throughout. Then they go from, he doesn't know her last name, phone number or address to they are in love and getting married. Needed more development before making the big jump at the end of the movie. Had potential but either the screenwriter or the director screwed it up. See more 06/17/2022 Mediocre, thought it was gonna be more hilarious than heartwarming but it was OK. Tracy Morgan is the goat. See more 05/15/2022 A beautiful sensitive performance by both Ed Helms and Amanda Bynes. Both deliver a more understated performance than usual, the film is slightly let down by the supporting cast and a rushed ending and could have done with exploring more of Eddie and Judy relationship to understand why he is so desperate to find her again however this is a sweet story with a good heart that deserved more praise than it got. See more 04/18/2022 This was so bad. Not compelling or satirical as it suggests itself to be. The chemistry between Helms and Seyfried is nonexistent, cringy and not believable at all. Avoid this one at all costs. See more 05/30/2021 I, like many others, don't get the criticism. It's like viewers today expect everything to be big and flashy and over dramatic or over the top ridiculous. This movie is none of that. It's a smaller story. I found the storyline interesting and the acting to be great. The satire of that late night style of humor that Letterman popularized is pretty straightforward. Overall, this was compelling and deserves a lot of praise. See more Read all reviews
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Dito Montiel

Director

Ed Helms

Eddie Krumble

Tracy Morgan

Chris

Amanda Seyfried

Judy

Leah Remini

Proudcer Louise

Adam Levine

Ranter

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Movie Info

Synopsis Eddie Krumble works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publicizes his frequent infomercial appearances.
Director
Dito Montiel
Producer
Mike Falbo, Ed Helms, Alex Lebovici, Dito Montiel
Screenwriter
Dito Montiel
Distributor
Momentum Pictures
Production Co
Oriah Entertainment, Cedarvale Pictures, Pacific Electric Picture Company
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 26, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 26, 2018
Runtime
1h 29m
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