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Get Well Soon (2001)

Rate: 6
Viewed: 1/24

1/24: Is Get Well Soon unique?

I'll have to say no given The Larry Sanders Show had already been run from 1992 to 1998, but it's a catchy movie. At least, Hank Kingsley gets promoted to Artie's position. Unfortunately, the always-funny Jeffrey Tambor is too far past his prime to be effective. The make-up job looks awful on him.

Vincent Gallo as a late-night TV host? Um...no. He doesn't have an appealing personality which is why dark films are a better vehicle for him. For the most part, Gallo is fine as Bobby Bishop. If you loved Tate Donovan in Love Potion No. 9, well...prepare yourself to be mightily embarrassed by the sight of him. Playing Keith Charles, Reg Rogers is too much while Elina Löwensohn is worse as Lily's friend.

All in all, Get Well Soon can only be recommended for the die-hard fans of Vincent Gallo's work.

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