i must have seen a different film!!

How sad is this?

Crappy film

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Ed-T.V. (1999): Dir: Ron Howard / Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Ellen DeGeneres, Martin Landau: Similar to The Truman Show that involves the hero's life to the public. The difference is that Ed is aware of the cameras while Truman must discover it for himself. Another difference is that Ed-T.V seems to address ordinary habits often performed in private. When a TV station receives low ratings, Ellen DeGeneres suggests placing someone's life on T.V. Matthew McConaughey plays ordinary video store clerk Ed. Woody Harrelson plays his brother who wishes to open a gym but is caught on camera with a naked woman. His girlfriend Jenna Elfman detests this and starts dating Ed but she hates the cameras. Insightful directing by Ron Howard who previously made Apollo 13. Terrific performance by McConaughey who plays off the ordinary guy. Jenna Elfman plays his girlfriend who grows frustrated with being rated by the media as Ed's girlfriend. This all pretty much ends with predictable results much like prime time television. Harrelson plays the brother jealous of Ed's success and oblivious to his own failures. DeGeneres counters standard material by solving the plot problem. Martin Landau plays Ed's stepfather whom Ed has a good relationship with. Interesting take on celebrity life capitalizing on The Truman Show. Score: 8 / 10

Ron Howard is one of the finest filmmakers Filmdom has witnessed, his body of work goes down as a LEGEND. He has made awesome films, while some have been disappointing. Unfortunately, 1999 flick 'EDtv' is one of those disappointments from the accomplished filmmaker.The problem with 'EDtv' is clearly it's writing, it's shoddy. The film lacks the bite, it had the potential to become a cult, but that magic is clearly missing. 'EDtv's tragic box office returns just proves the fact. Howard surely would agree, with what I am trying to say! 'Edtv' has 2 prominent pluses: 1. The Idea is really interesting. 2. The performances: Matthew McConaughey is excellent as ED, he carries the film on his shoulders. Woody Harrelson is, as always, superb. Jenna Elfman is first-rate. Martin Landau, Sally Kirkland, Rob Reiner, Adam Goldberg & Dennis Hopper are perfect in their parts. Elizabeth Hurley is the best thing about this film, she looks like a goddess. Ellen DeGeneres stands out.Overall, a 5 on 10 rating. A film that could've been much more, giving a better a script. A correct example for the well-known Fraze; Body Beautiful Of Minus Soul.

When observing the cast I knew this film was a much watch. McConaughey, Elfman, Harrelson, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Hopper and Elizabeth Hurley are a guarantee for a great storyline. McConaughey is able to use his classic comedic skills to great effect as he stars as the central protagonist Ed who is going to be filmed 24/7. The plot spells disaster straight away for the character and instantly hooks the viewers who will want to know what this will involve for Ed and his family. With sharp turns and funny one liners the film keeps a steady and consistently funny plot as all the A star celebrities pull off excellent roles as different characters in the 'reality' world, exploring family, relationship and job issues, giving a great reflection of real life in a 'reality' world. One main reason the film worked was because the jokes are constantly in the dialogue but there are also physical means of humour, watch out for a scene towards the end with Ed and Jill. A great part is played by Woody Harrelson who stars as Ed's dopey brother Ray. Harrelson brings his comic talents to the part and brings a relaxed but also a sometimes serious edge to the character. The film adds a great aspect to the term 'reality'. I have recently watched 'The Truman show' which was fantastic. Edtv differs because it has more comic conventions than the Carrey classic. Personally I preferred 'The Truman Show' because of the seriousness and emotion conveyed but the emotional scenes in this Rod Howard picture are also ones to be admired, but both films are great and I have no hesitation in recommending them to you. Edtv is always believable in terms of context and with likable funny characters it is a film destined to be enjoyed, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and humour running constantly through all the big named stars and is therefore thoroughly recommended. The film has many comic conventions and predictability but is kept consistently engaging when viewers are able to gain emotion into the real life situations. With many different story lines being created it is a thoroughly developed and well thought-out plot, always engaging the viewers and is therefore a must watch for any comic wanting audiences of any age.

EdTv is a comedy, but also a very serious movie: if you notice our reality in the present days, full of cameras watching us everywhere we go, and even the reality show programs, you will notice that the main thing in the movie is not only to entertain, but maybe also to alert people about the dangerous problems of all this stuff. Ed Pekurny is a regular guy who suddenly gets invited to be part of a reality show. He accepts,specially because he wants the money that the TV executives are going to pay him. Gradually, what starts being funny and even a nice way of popularity becomes a nightmare,with Ed not having any privacy at all,specially with his girlfriend Shari.I found the end of this movie very cool. Go watch it :)