I viewed this film as a free screening at Woodstock '99.
This film is based on a novel written by one of the Farrelly Brothers (directors of "There's Something About Mary" and Dumb and Dumber). "Outside Providence" is a serio-slapstick coming of age tale that meshes together the disgusting charms of "Mary" but attempts its hand at serious comedy. Sorry, but it doesn't work. Especially the depressive conclusion which follows a hilarious beginning and some sentimental but light-hearted moments. "Outside Providence" does not flow. Although the Farrelly Brothers did not direct this one, "Outside Providence" still contains moments featuring vile bodily fluids meant to solicit laughs, but these do not work either. Honestly, there isn't much going for it except the first five minutes of the film which are hilarious, and unfortunately, these moments are all displayed in the previews. Reminiesence does not work for these gentlemen.
This film is based on a novel written by one of the Farrelly Brothers (directors of "There's Something About Mary" and Dumb and Dumber). "Outside Providence" is a serio-slapstick coming of age tale that meshes together the disgusting charms of "Mary" but attempts its hand at serious comedy. Sorry, but it doesn't work. Especially the depressive conclusion which follows a hilarious beginning and some sentimental but light-hearted moments. "Outside Providence" does not flow. Although the Farrelly Brothers did not direct this one, "Outside Providence" still contains moments featuring vile bodily fluids meant to solicit laughs, but these do not work either. Honestly, there isn't much going for it except the first five minutes of the film which are hilarious, and unfortunately, these moments are all displayed in the previews. Reminiesence does not work for these gentlemen.