WAYNE'S WORLD
A film review by Mark Santora
Copyright 1992 Mark Santora
Tonight I got a chance to see an advance screening of WAYNE'S WORLD. Based on the sometimes comical skit on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, I had mixed feelings going into this film. But, two minutes into the film, I was laughing my ass off. This film is really funny.
Quick Summary: Wayne has a public access television show he runs from his basement. Garth is is best friend and sidekick on the show. The show is really popular in their small town. A big time producer (Rob Lowe) sees the show. He decides to buy the show and make it more commercial. By the way, Rob Lowe is the "bad" guy in this film, but you knew that already I'm sure.
Both Wayne and Garth address the camera directly. They do it really well too. Fortunately they don't overuse this and allow a small story to develop around the characters. They also take time out to poke fun at everyone. Reebok, Pizza Hut, Nuprin, ... nobody is too far away to attack. But they do it smartly and do not insult the audience's intelligence.
Along the way, Wayne falls in love with a female rock singer. Rob Lowe attempts to steal her away. This leads to a scene with Alice Cooper as they sir around and discuss the philosophy of the town of Milwaukee. And while in Milwaukee, they don't forget to pay tribute to the two most famous people in Milwaukee, Laverene and Shirley. These scenes are really great. There is also a great scene where Wayne, Garth, and their three crew members are driving down the street singing "Bohemian Rhapsody." It is really good.
I don't want to give anything away, which is why I am being so vague. What I will say is that you should look for cameos by Ione Sky, Robert Patrick (grin), Ed O'Neil, and Chris Farley. They all play interesting roles.
How would I rate this movie? It is really funny. It is just the type of mindless humor that is what makes films fun. Don't expect to see any Oscar nominations, even though they even poke fun at that, just expect a good time.
8 out of 10
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