The Master of Disguise (2002)Movies

Movies from Film Forum, 08/08/02Perhaps tired of arguing over debatable films, critics unanimously condemned the new Dana Carvey comedy The Master of Disguise. Carvey, a gifted impressionist and one of the funniest talents ever to star on TV's Saturday Night Live, seems to have taken a major misstep in playing Pistachio Disguisi, the hero of the title.But Paul Bicking (Preview) calls it a "truly 'family' show. With a warning about some flatulence humor and questionable symbols, The Master of Disguise can be enjoyed by ages six and older."Perhaps it can be enjoyed by someone, somewhere, but you won't find many other critics who think this is likely. The USCCB critic says the movie "drags its feet with unfunny skits and an agonizingly slow and lifeless plot that makes the film's 80 or so minutes...