Review: The Life and Times of Guy Terrifico

Ok, honestly, this film is mint.  It will be a film that I never tire of, much like FUBAR.  I have been looking for it on DVD but have been unable to acquire it so I finally downloaded it (which was not an easy feat as it’s fairly obscure).

This film follows the life of Jim Joblowski who morphs into this folk singing superstar back in the early 70s and takes a new persona on: Guy Terrifico.  The film is mockumentary style talking about the life of Terrifico.  The interviews are amazing…they have so many old time country legends in there…Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Waylan Jennings…it even has some great Canadian cameos…George Strombo, Blue Rodeo…it’s all great.  They offer their views and praise for the great Guy Terrifico.  It’s hilarious.

So the film follows the rise of Guy Terrifico, some guy who becomes this superstar of a folk singer without even having released an album yet.  He’s just notorious for the rock lifestyle and holding great parties.  But he’s really good at the music and everyone praises him for it.  It follows his rise through stardom and has some hilarious moments like how a midget becomes part of his entourage, or how he is prone to being clumsy.

I have now realized that I can’t even express in words how great this film is.  It’s just one of those films that can constantly be on TV and I will tune in every time to watch.