The Cable Guy

Written by:
Lou Holtz Jr.

Directed by:
Ben Stiller

Made in:
USA in 1996

Actors:
Jim Carrey .... The Cable Guy
Matthew Broderick .... Steven M. Kovacs
Leslie Mann .... Robin Harris
Jack Black .... Rick

Plot:
One man wants free cable while his strangely possesive cable guy wants a new friend.

Steven Kovak has been kicked out of his apartment by his girlfriend. Steven has a new apartment, and decides to slip the cable guy (Chip) $50 for free cable. Steven then fakes an interest in Chip's line of work. However Chip takes this to heart trying to become Steven's best bud. When Steven no longer wants to be Chips friend the man who can do it all goes on an all out assault to ruin Steven's life. In the backdrop is the delicate sub-plot of the trial of a former kid star for murdering his brother. IMDB

Review:
A very funny movie, there are some funny scenes. A good comedy for a rainy day. We'll give it: