It's Pat: The Movie

"It's Pat" is a 1994 comedy film starring Julia Sweeney, adapted from the popular "Saturday Night Live" character Pat, an androgynous individual whose gender ambiguity is the central comedic premise. The movie follows Pat's awkward and often hilarious misadventures in various social situations, highlighting themes of identity and acceptance through slapstick humor and quirky scenarios. The story captures Pat's encounters at a bar, job interviews, and personal relationships, showcasing the challenges and misunderstandings surrounding Pat's inscrutable personality and mysterious gender. The film blends absurd comedy with heartwarming moments, aiming to bring the beloved SNL sketch character to the big screen.

Critically, "It's Pat" was overwhelmingly panned upon release and remains widely regarded as a flop. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a rare 0% rating, indicating uniformly negative reviews from critics. Common critiques focus on the film's repetitiveness and lack of comedic depth, with many reviewers noting that the movie stretched what was originally a brief, topical SNL sketch into a feature-length format without enough substance to sustain it. For instance, Entertainment Weekly gave it a C- rating, calling it a "thin and tedious movie" that failed to capture the charm of the original sketch. IMDb users also reflect dissatisfaction, with the movie scoring a low 2.8/10 rating based on thousands of votes, highlighting that the humor did not resonate well with general audiences. Metacritic scores similarly indicate generally unfavorable reviews, with critics citing that the film's premise quickly wore out its welcome due to its repetitive jokes and lack of character development. However, some defenders appreciate the film’s attempt to explore themes of identity through comedy and recognize Julia Sweeney’s commitment to the character. Despite the negative reception, "It's Pat" remains a cult curiosity for fans of SNL and 90s comedy history.