The polished direction, San Francisco atmosphere, pacing and music distinguish the film from loosely assembled sketch comedies.
The first half-hour and short comic appearances make repeated viewing rewarding, although the final twenty minutes are considered weaker.
Charlie and Tony’s friendship feels genuine, including their excitement at getting Vicky as their guide.
Early-1990s San Francisco, coffeehouse culture, sensational tabloids and sensitive beat poets are praised.
Funny actors playing multiple roles remain appealing; Myers, Murphy, Sellers and Carrey are cited, with Sandler and Gillis considered.
The Scottish Wall of Fame contains Harry Lauder, Sheena Easton, Alexander Graham Bell, Sean Connery and Jackie Stewart; Ewan McGregor and Groundskeeper Willie are suggested additions. Later, two other photographs are said to be unidentifiable.
The tea name and briefly visible Queen Elizabeth dartboard are appreciated.
Beer-drinking fathers in recliners and the opening cappuccino tracking shot are praised.
Neurotic 1990s men navigating relationships, twisted phrases and the double-date check argument remain amusing.
The father’s embarrassing Niagara Falls story and bathroom taunt are praised.
The evil delivery is considered a possible seed of Dr. Evil, and the geographic back-scratching exchange is liked.
The trail-of-dead-husbands premise and Harriet’s cluttered apartment are appreciated.
The supporting cast is considered unusually overqualified, including Sheila Kelley appearing in photographs.
Tony’s Serpico-versus-Fish comparison is enjoyed.
The brief period of early-1990s Myers romantic comedies is cherished.
