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Best in Show

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Original title

Best in Show

Year

2000

Running time

80 min.

Country

United States

Director

Christopher Guest

Screenwriter

Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy

Cast

Music

Jeffrey C.J. Vanston

Cinematography

Roberto Schaefer

Producer

Castle Rock Entertainment. Distributor: Warner Bros.

Genre

Comedy | Dogs/Wolves. Mockumentary

Synopsis

Prissy poodles, droopy-eyed bloodhounds, and neurotic Weimaraners compete for the gold in this largely improvised comedy that takes place at the Mayflower Kennel Club. A yuppie couple, a fly fisherman, and a pair of hairdressers are a few of the pet owners who primp, pamper, and prime their pooches for the big day in this hilarious "dogumentary."

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Awards: 2000: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical

2000: American Film Institute (AFI): Top 10 Movies of the Year

2000: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Fred Willard)

2000: National Board of Review (NBR): Won Special Recognition Award (for excellence in filmaking)

2000: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Director

2000: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Screenplay

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Critics' reviews

"A wickedly funny mocumentary (...) sometimes ascends to a kind of crazed genius (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: rogerebert.com
"This giggle does for dog shows what ... Rob Reiner's This Is Spinal Tap did for heavy metal."

Mike Clark: USA Today
"A well-organized, exquisitely nuanced skit comedy"

Stephen Holden: The New York Times
"I was laughing so hard, tears were streaming down my cheeks."

Lou Lumenick: New York Post
"Sublimely ridiculous film"

Marc Savlov: Austin Chronicle

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