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Play trailer Public Domain 2003,  1h 17m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 57% 7 Reviews Tomatometer - - Popcornmeter
57% Tomatometer 7 Reviews Popcornmeter
In this fictional reality TV satire, the show's contestants are entirely unaware that they're participating in a televised game show. Production staff sneak into the homes of ordinary people so the smarmy, pseudo-intellectual host (Don McKellar) can muse on their shortcomings, with a cash prize going to the one judged the most pathetic. Current contestants include alienated teen Terry (Nadia Litz), lonely agoraphobe Peter (Mike Beaver) and middle-aged single mother Bonnie (Nicole de Boer).

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Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine May 7, 2006
1.5/4
Lefcoe's practically unwatchable film is ostensibly a critique of reality-based programming, but its muddled intent and miscalculated presentation gets at nothing. Go to Full Review
Peter Howell Toronto Star May 14, 2004
2/5
A movie that attempts to mock reality TV as if the fad hadn't already disintegrated into farce -- and as if The Truman Show, EDtv, Series 7: The Contenders and others never happened. Go to Full Review
Stephen Cole Globe and Mail May 14, 2004
2.5/4
Other than McKellar's bright cameo, the remaining players seem trapped in a mean, deadening satire. Go to Full Review
Liz Braun Jam! Movies May 14, 2004
3.5/5
Lefcoe gets her message across through a very strong script and terrific performances. Go to Full Review
Jason Anderson eye WEEKLY Apr 17, 2004
3/5
While not as insidious in its evisceration of TV's peeping-tom culture as My Little Eye, Lefcoe's satire still draws blood. Go to Full Review
Rory L. Aronsky Film Threat Apr 17, 2004
4/5
Lefcoe, throughout the 77 minutes, makes an excellent point as to where reality TV might be heading. Go to Full Review
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Kris Lefcoe

Director

Mike Beaver

Actor

Lindy Booth

Actor

Dov Tiefenbach

Actor

Nadia Litz

Actor

Don McKellar

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Synopsis In this fictional reality TV satire, the show's contestants are entirely unaware that they're participating in a televised game show. Production staff sneak into the homes of ordinary people so the smarmy, pseudo-intellectual host (Don McKellar) can muse on their shortcomings, with a cash prize going to the one judged the most pathetic. Current contestants include alienated teen Terry (Nadia Litz), lonely agoraphobe Peter (Mike Beaver) and middle-aged single mother Bonnie (Nicole de Boer).
Director
Kris Lefcoe
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m
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