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Kabluey | 
| Actors: Lisa Kudrow, Teri Garr, Christine Taylor
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.96
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 34969
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 25776
UPC: 043396257764
EAN: 0043396257764
ASIN: B001C4Z63E
Release Date: September 16, 2008
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Product Description
A lovable loser moves in with his sister-in-law in an effort to make ends meet. But trying to juggle his job as a corporate mascot & his crazy extended family at home proves to be more challenging than he thought. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 09/16/2008 Starring: Lisa Kudrow Christine Taylor Run time: 86 minutes Rating: Pg13
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Awkward and I Loved it. May 21, 2009
Jeff's Collection (Green Bay, WI, USA)
Some of the best movies are not the popular star studded extravaganzas we are exposed to. If you are looking for a real moment this is the movie. Enjoy!
Jeff
 from pee-in your pants comedy to bittersweet resolution December 17, 2008
AIROLF (USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
An exceptionally heartwarming story with real-life ramifications and well-developed, well-drawn out characters. This film is as touching as it is hilarious - there's something that resonates or amuses or delights at every turn. This film is unexpectedly humorous and bittersweet in all the right parts.
"We're Being Attacked..., By Cheese" ~ Heroes Come In Various Guises And Colors December 6, 2008
Brian E. Erland (Brea, CA - USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Doesn't the title of this film arouse memories of your childhood reading your favorite superhero comic book? Kabluey was one of the sounds indicating a loud, ground shaking explosion letting the reader know that the commencement of hostilities between powerful enemies had just begun. I think the spelling was different but I believe the comparison is valid and accurate. The quirky '08 film `Kabluey' tells the tale of a family about to self-destruct. With the prolonged absence of her husband overseas fighting the war in Iraq poor Leslie (Lisa Kudrow) has fallen into deep depression mode and her two young sons aren't fairing much better. In an act of desperation she invites her inept, out of work brother-in-law Salman (Scott Prendergast) to move in and help take care of her two sons while she's at work.
Upon his arrival it immediately becomes obvious that Salman is no better off than they are and hence the situation appears to be progressing from bad to worse. With Leslie's help Salman is hired to wear an outlandish blue costume and stand on the highway passing out brochures' advertising rental space. What first appears to be yet another disaster slowly begins to turn into a stroke of good fortune and Salman finds himself a popular figure amongst the local children attracted to the cartoon-like figure. Hiding within the `blue man' he discovers a part of himself that eventually gives him the strength and courage to do what he must do with or without the costume.
`Kabluey' is one of those slow moving indie films that rely more on visuals and mood than on dialogue or storyline to sustain audience interest and that it does quite well. It also contains an off-beat soundtrack perfect for the surreal environment unfolding on-screen. Maybe not something that would stand up well to repeated viewings but certainly worth seeing at least once.
"When Uncle Salman goes to sleep, let's burn down the house." December 1, 2008
Snow White (Orange County)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
2007's Kabluey is a brilliant, offbeat film written, directed by and starring the quirky Scott Prendergast.
Salman(Prendergast) is a 30-something year old who's got nothing to show for himself, without enough money to buy even a bus ticket. He's called for a favor; to help his brother's wife and kids while he is away at war.
The life at home is chaotic and Salman is not welcomed with open arms by either of the two children or his sister-in-law Leslie(Lisa Kudrow).
When Salman lands a job as a big blue character handing out fliers for open office space for rent on the side of a not-so-busy street, Salman begins to get some attention that he deserves.
With a little help from the alien-like blue suit, Salman starts to turn his life around; performing at a child's birthday party, connecting with his nephews, and replacing a kind old man's thermos.
Includes a great offbeat indie soundtrack and fabulous surreal and hilarious visuals, with cutting witty dialogue.
Kabluey is enjoyable, entertaining and a lot of fun. (also, watch the end credits, they are adorable!)
Small Film With A Big Heart September 28, 2008
Martin A Hogan (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules))
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
There are few movies that can spark your interest, humor and empathy and "Kabluey" is the best one. With a star as unbeatable as Lisa Kudrow as a mother who's husband is shipped off again to Iraq, leaving her with two monstrous sons, she can barely hang on. Enter her brother-in-law loser (Scott Prendergast), also the director, and the film escalates. Salman (loser brother-in-law) shows up to help with the kids, but only proves that he makes matters terribly, terribly worse. Mom (Lisa Kudrow) is struggling with a full time job and the loneliness of no husband. To help, Salman (the fish salmon jokes are endless) gets a demeaning job as a corporate mascot to hand out `office rental space' on a highway to nowhere. From here, the plot moves on to the other community parents, other nasty kids, sexual gossip, affairs and much more than you would ever anticipate. Teri Garr makes a great cameo as a disgruntled former employee of the `mascot's' firm. Conchata Ferrell is a hilarious character actress that brings levity to every scene as Salman's boss (this woman is brilliant). The turnabout ending is perfect as truth comes visiting and the family dynamics produce a believable and welcome happy ending.
To add: I have never seen SO MANY deleted scenes as extras on any DVD. And all of them are priceless. This is the kind of film you wish you could have witnessed the filming from beginning to end. Lots of extras on this DVD.
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