Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

Synopsis

In the satirical comedy film Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy, Dave Foley stars as a scientist who invents a revolutionary antidepressant called GLeeMONEX. As the drug gains popularity, it brings unexpected consequences to the quirky town of North American. With its unique blend of dark humor and social commentary, the movie explores the impact of the pursuit of happiness and the commodification of mental health. The characters go on a wild and absurd journey filled with colorful personalities and bizarre situations. Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy delves into the complexities of human emotions while delivering laughs and thought-provoking moments.

Cast

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  Dave Foley

  Marv / Psychiatrist / New guy / Raymond Hurdicure

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  Bruce McCulloch

  Alice / Cisco / Grivo / Worm pill scientist / Cop #2 / Cancer boy / White-trash man

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  Kevin McDonald

  Dr. Chris Cooper / Doreen / Chris' dad / Lacey

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  Mark McKinney

  Simon / Don Roritor / Cabbie / Gunther / Cop #1 / Nina Bedford / Melanie / Drill sergeant / White-trash woman

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  Scott Thompson

  Baxter / Mrs. Hurdicure / Wally Terzinsky / Malek / Big Stummies scientist / The Queen / Raj / Clemptor

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  Kathryn Greenwood

  Ginny Hurdicure

Reviews

Critics have had mixed feelings about Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. While some appreciated its offbeat humor and clever satire, others found it lacking in substance. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 44%, with some reviewers praising its originality but criticizing its execution. IMDb users rated it 6.9/10, highlighting the talented cast and witty dialogue, but noting the uneven pacing. Metacritic scored the movie 55/100, indicating a mediocre reception. Despite the divisive opinions, Dave Foley's performance and the film's unconventional storyline have garnered a cult following among fans of dark comedies.

See also

Interstellar

Joker

Titanic

Inside Out