I have heard for quite some time about THE GODFATHER OF GREEN BAY because it's quite a forgotten movie and being the major expert on these movies (judging also from what I mostly rate and review when I don't go to theater) I knew that sooner or later I would have seen it, and I did last July tho it wasn't that great in the end.

Joe Keegan is a failed stand up comedian that has a chance of reviving his career by traveling to a Wisconsin town during the Rocktober fest and if he succedds, he will even end up on the TONIGHT SHOW. At the same time the title character, Big Jake Norquist (Tony Goldwyn) is not only a difficult and raucous audience member but is also interested in Joe's girlfriend and of course, trouble ensues.

The first part wasn't that bad I admit it. There were some occasional funny moments and jokes but as the movie progressed, the more it became like I said in the summary. A gratuitous scene of horse having intercourse (something reminiscent of Tom Green's FREDDY GOT FINGERED), a shoot-out in a toilet and the unfunniness of the lead's humour aren't exactly what I call great entertainment.

Overall, a misfire that tried to launch the career of someone who would never work again in the industry and overall, watchable for some occasional laughs here and there.

The Godfather Of Green Bay premiered this weekend (March 24, 2006) in Wisconsin. I wouldn't say its a stinker, but it certainly isn't a knee-slapper either. It has its moments, but I think on the over-all, its a movie that will appeal more to people like myself -- life long Green Bay Packer fan and resident of Wisconsin (I hail from Oshkosh, B'Gosh!). The portrayal of the Packer fans is dead on as is the rivalry between the Packers and the Chicago Bears. The scenery shots are beautiful -- fall season in the Marinette Wisconsin area. Like Escanaba In 'Da Moonlight, I think The Godfather of Green Bay is one of those films that will be more of hit with the people from the locale its set in and won't be noticed much by people across the country. But if nothing else, maybe it will be successful in bringing back the Macarana. I wouldn't say don't see The Godfather of Green Bay. Its no Fargo, but I would put it on my "movies to see list" -- maybe just a little more towards the bottom of the list.

Non-stop laughs throughout this Sideways meets Fargo type buddy movie. Its filled with original, colorful characters that you end up loving by the end. The main character is full of quick lines, but really plays the straight man to a dine and dash buddy who pulls him back to his hometown in a backdoor attempt to get on the Tonight Show. The characters in the town of Pine Lake really make the film. Dug, played by Thomas Lennon, steals every scene he is in. Ratboy, is the funniest character of all with his brilliant facial expressions and love of hunting. The Godfather's creepy but ridiculous fascination with the Macarena will make you bust out laughing. You begin to see the whole town the way the main character does, at first skeptical and weird and by the end laughing at everything. This movie is guaranteed to make you laugh.