News
Bobcat Goldthwait is most widely known for his irreverent stand-up character: the awkward fellow with the self-described "Grover voice," which he reluctantly carried over into several film roles. ... Full Article
Bad-seed son dims the fun in "Dad"
denverpost.com –
2009-09-11
Lance teaches poetry at a nearby high school. Kyle is a student at the same school. If Lance is the world's greatest dad (and a coffee cup declares he is), he's saddled with the world's worst son. ... Full Article
'World's Greatest Dad' review: Robin Williams, Daryl Sabara, Alexie Gilmore star in family tale
chicagotribune.com –
2009-09-04
Based on the three movies under his belt as a writer and director, it's safe to say that Bobcat Goldthwait feels most comfortable when he's making his audience uncomfortable. ... Full Article
"World's Greatest Dad," Goldthwait's latest, differs from "The Joy of Sex." as well as from his comedy-drama "Sleeping Dogs Lie,"as here Goldthwait isn't particularly interested in the actual transgression -- or its shock value. ... Full Article
One thing I'll say for Robin Williams: When he gets it right, he really gets it right. Why he so often gets it wrong is another story but one which need not concern us here, because in World's Greatest Dad... ... Full Article
World's Greatest Dad (R)
kvue.com –
2009-09-03
World's Greatest Dad is by far the most disturbing movie of 2009 starring Robin Williams as a high school teacher and father to Kyle, played with a foul mouth and a mean spirit by Daryl Sabara. ... Full Article
Movie review: World's Greatest?Dad
pegasusnews.com –
2009-09-03
Judging from World's Greatest Dad , which he wrote and directed, you might jump to the conclusion that Bobcat Goldthwait must be a very troubled individual. ... Full Article
An oddball comedy with a sweet side
philly.com –
2009-09-03
For a comedy about autoerotic asphyxiation, epic deception, and shameless exploitation, World's Greatest Dad is a surprisingly sweet and tender affair. The work of stand-up jokester-turned-auteur Bobcat Goldthwait, World's Greatest Dad delivers an off-center but observant skewering of mass hypocrisy... ... Full Article
World's Greatest Dad goes astray
chron.com –
2009-09-03
The title of World's Greatest Dad is meant to be ironic - but not too ironic, because the screwed-up parent at front and center isn't that much worse than anyone else who's tried, and failed, to cope with a foul-tempered... ... Full Article
Scarecrow suggests | Like 'World's Greatest Dad'? Try other Bobcat Goldthwait films
nwsource.com –
2009-09-03
While some people may still think of Bob "Bobcat" Goldthwait as the weirdo from "Police Academy 2" or the guy who set Jay Leno's furniture on fire, he's actually been carving himself a niche as a director of small, darkly... ... Full Article