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This is a movie that gets funnier the more times you watch it. I’ll freely admit: the first time I saw it, I was not terribly impressed with it, but I’ve seen it some 15-20 times since then and it just keeps causing me to laugh. Going to El Segundo to drop off my wallet now.

My favorite of all of the Christopher Guest mockumentaries. The "straight men" in all of the scenes are the dogs and the comedic scenarios are executed almost flawlessly from the opening credits until the lights come up in the theater. Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara are at their absolute best in this movie. I only wish John Candy had been alive when this movie was made to play some part in it. I have a feeling he would have been a great foil for Fred Willard's emcee/commentator character although Jim Piddock certainly does an outstanding job in the part. After seeing this movie, you'll never not laugh or giggle any time you hear the words "busy bee" mentioned in casual conversation going forward. For me, it's just stunning to know that most every line in the movie was made up on the spot after the actors were given the situation by director, Guest.

Not my favorite Guest mockumentary, but one of the top two or three. AMW excels in my book with its catchy musical scores and performances. I am all the more impressed with the abilities of people like Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, and Eugene Levy as well as the entire cast who prove that they can act, improv, and now...sing (and sing well at that). The story drags a little in parts, but there are also many funny moments that equal or exceed some of the hilarity from many of the previous Guest movies. One of my favorite moments is when Bob Balaban gets whacked on the head by Michael Hitchcock for asking too many stupid questions. Even though there have been many, many stupid questions and situations prior to AMW, I just found it extra hilarious that it took this long before one of the characters snapped and resorted to physical assault. Speaking of violence, another great line is delivered by John Michael Higgins character when he speaks of violence in his childhood that was mostly "musical" in nature. I don't want to spoil all the good lines and situations for you, but rest assured, if you've liked any of the previous Christopher Guest cinematic offerings, you will not be disappointed with this one.

Deliciously evil. Great cast and stories. Easy to get drawn in to watch over and over.

Juvenile but a fun movie. Not really interested in a sequel. 2nd post credit scene is worthless.