Best movie of this year hands down!

Pretty Good

Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

I have avoided this movie since the day it came out, firstly it had Tim Allen in it, second that poster looked hideous and thirdly it was an ensemble piece. It just looked stupid, I had heard it was good, but the name, the poster and the Tim Allen thing all made me walk past this movie over and over again in the video store. So finally I get it out, and from the two mafia guys talking about deliverance right through till the end I love this movie.This is a movie about movie clichés, but it tells the story in such a way that you could watch even more clichés and still enjoy it. Slater was good, not true romance good, but good, Connolly is great, but the man who steals the shop is Allen who is the funniest hit-man since Grosse Point Blank (Aykroyd or Cusack). And not only is Allen funny, but he holds the movie together in what is by far the toughest role.I cannot believe more people have not seen this movie. This is a cult classic all about films, I think every movie junkie out there should see this movie right now. I don't know why the director isn't getting work after this (other than its failure to make any money), but I urge any future directors to look this man up and give him some cash.If you're reading this review, ignore this movie no further.

Amazingly, I had not heard of this film. Tim Allen just blew meaway with this one...The interplay between Slater and Allen isgreat chemistry. A very funny, quirky story and some really nice twists makes this one an 8 for me. Classic movie referencesthroughout the movie added to the fun...The line where Allen asks Slater, "Anybody ever tell you that you have a Jack Nicholson quality about you"? Please give this one a try. It is so nice to "find" a little movie that has a small budget and modest production that scores big on story, acting, direction and intelligence. Don't take my word for it..check it out...You won't be sorry..

While watching this movie on Showtime OnDemand, I was continually comparing this film to Pulp Fiction. The "cold" opening, the non-linear sequencing, the lovable hit men, they all remind me of the '94 classic. Nearing the end of the movie, I discovered it wasn't only similar to Pulp, but also True Romance, Snatch, and The Usual Suspects. I even saw a tiny hint of Resevoir Dogs stuck in there. The writer of this movie obviously did his research on good-movie-making before creating this unsung masterpiece. The unintelligent hit men were so Tarantinoesque, I'm surprised Quentin didn't sue the writer. The use of out-of-work actors like Slater and Allen was also very Tarantino-like. (What was the last movie John Travolta did before Pulp Fiction?) I haven't seen Slater act this well since '93 in True Romance. I love Allen's sitcom, and I watch reruns everyday on the Superstation, but his movie career hasn't always been so solid. Big Trouble was very good for him, and I am surprised as to why he hasn't gotten more roles since his performance. Who is Cletis Tout? gives me more respect for Allen.The way this film gives you little details at a time reminds me of The Usual Suspects. The ending isn't even near Usual's, but the rest was enjoyable.I loved this movie, and I give it 8/10.

"Who is Cletis Tout" is certainly a movie worth watching. I disagree with a previous comment that you shouldn't expect much of this film - the storyline is engaging, funny, and very well acted - yes, even Slater. I thought Christian Slater's character was very well acted - and Tim Allen did a great job with a novel role. I thought the self-referential and perhaps even self-deprecating humor was very funny. Go rent this movie - you won't be disappointed.