Two Names that justify a purchase. This is Comedy that deserves more views. I Watched this on Comedy Central & I Bought the DVD the next day. The Cast is Hilarious. This Should be in your Comedy Collection.

Let's face it- this movie is twisted- it's about kidnapping a woman, tricking her fiancee into thinking she has died, holding her in shackles in a basement, and getting a nun to give up her vows to marry the fiancee, and somehow this is a romantic comedy.

Masterful genius.

Jack Black at his finest.

Never a lull in laughter.

You must see this movie.

Saving Silverman is an example of a movie so stupid that it's actually pretty good. I couldn't stop laughing even as I felt my IQ dropping. Who would have thought of a movie where the three males are Neil Diamond enthusiasts?

Jack Black is my new favorite guy to watch in comedies. I love him in Shallow Hal also.

Amanda Peet is excellent as the "evil woman." The way she keeps outwitting Black and Kahn is so fun to watch.

The weak links are Jason Biggs and Amanda Wheeler. I remember Biggs from when he was on the soap opera As The World Turns. He couldn't act then either, but at least he's bearable here. Amanda Wheeler's character is just too sweet to be interesting; but, I understand it was necessary considering she was about to become a nun.

The events of Saving Silverman could never happen in real life: two Neil Diamond fanatics kidnap their best friends' girlfriend and try to hook him up with an ex all because she is controlling and mean? Nope. Would never happen.

No, not really, but I liked the sound of that title.

This movie was recommended to me by my great friend Bobby Asslong, who's recommendations are usually quite odd, and contrived, but this time, he hit the mark right on!

Jack Black and Steve Zahn are absolutely hilarious, and Jason Biggs plays the straight one, in the title role. I personally didn't think Jason did as good a job as he could have done, but that's just my opinion. I personally don't care for Jason's acting.

The set-ups in this movie are priceless, and I actually really got turned on by Amanda Peet, when she was working to get un-handcuffed by the Steve Zahn character. Friggin awesome!


Watching this movie reminds me of a very good friend of mine, named Ronald Freidman. He is actually more P WHIPPED than the Jason Biggs character in this movie! His wife, Jacquelina, rides him HARD and puts him away WET every singly day of the week, as she gambles away her savings at a nearby Indian Casino, 3 and 4 times per week. I actually saw her slap him with a lot of force at a recent party. What a lousy life she makes for him! I think my boy Bobby A and I should make a movie called: Saving Freidman! Hey, it could work!

Two big thumbs WAY UP!!!

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Whether it's watching network news or playin' "Pull My Finger," it doesn't take much to make me laugh. More importantly, hit me between the eyes with ribald, sophomoric humor--humor as meaningful as a clown reading Shakespeare--and I'm good to go. Don't give me Woody Allen; give me Cheech & Chong and a box of pizza rolls.

Which is why SAVING SILVERMAN floats my boat. This flick has a stupid story (a triumvirate of buds torn apart by the girlfriend from Hades, and the steps taken by the two friends on the outside looking in to bust up the romance), over-the-top antics, goofy shtick, and a healthy dose of cornball. But it's darn funny, and as unpretentious as a mongrel using a fire hydrant. This movie reminds me of the best way to ride a rollercoaster: just let go and have fun.

Jason Biggs is okay as the nerdy and whipped friend who must be "saved" (probably not much of an acting stretch for him), yet Steve Zahn and Jack Black are superb as the two mentally-challenged buds doing the saving. These guys make a great comedic team; they ought to hook up again in another movie. But as good as Zahn and Black are, Amanda Peet steals the show as the straight-faced, ball-busting girlfriend who won't give up her man under any circumstances (and some circumstances in this film are considerable). As mentioned above, SAVING SILVERMAN doesn't garner any blueblood points, but it serves up blue collar humor in spades.
--D. Mikels, Author, WALK-ON

This movie is hilarous!I like the part when someone was doing yoga naked.Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor,language,and thamatic material.Good for anyone 10 and up.

Saving Silverman is my favorite movie of all time. I'm a huge Neil Diamond fan, so this is probably biased, but I don't care. Jack Black and Steve Zahn are hilarious, and this movie is a must-see.

This is one of the best comedies ever made, someone else wrote it sucked and that sean william scott was a talented actor, which shows how much that guy knows. In conclusion, Comingtoyaaaahaaaa

Hilarious movie. This movie made me laugh alot. The part where they break into the house, and Jack Black goes into the kitchen and starts to eat, that cracked me up. Definately check this movie out, its really funny. Itll make you laugh alot. Some of its stupid funny, but most is just real funny stuff. Anytime you have Jack Black in a movie like this, you can expect it to be pretty funny, check this out.

Steve Zahn is one of my favorite comedic actors and is brilliant in this film teamed up with Jack Black. The Duo really steals the show from Biggs, who still is good in what i believe is his second movie. Neil Diamond makes a great cameo appearance that adds to the laugh factor. A must see.

Saving Silverman is a laughing riot from start to end. After many years, have I seen such an amazing film with amazing performances. Jack Black stands out as the best guy in the film. He can't make you stop laughing. Steve Zahn gives an amazing performance as well. This laugh riot is a great entertainer for the entire family and a great pick for frineds. A must see and a must buy. Go for it. Trust me, you will laugh your bones out !!!

We rented this movie not expecting too much. We like this genre (moron movies). Unlike several eggheads who reviewed this movie, we had no trouble at all following the plot. We just thought this movie was a scream! Lots of idiotic action and the girlfriend from hell. What's not to like? If you like this type of movie, you will love it!

Mac McCauley

When Darren Silverman finally meets the "right" woman, Judith, she forces him to get rid of his friends and fellow bandmates J.D. McNugent and Wayne Lefessier, and wants him to break up his band. When J.D. and Wayne hear about their engagement, they decide to kidnap Judith, and try to get Darren to go out with his high school girlfriend instead, Sandy Perkus, who is about to become a nun.

The critics may have thought this film sucked, but in my opinion, this is definitely a hilarious film, and is destined to become a cult classic soon. I prefer the PG-13 rated version of the film, because the added Subway scene didn't add anything to the film. If anything, the R rated cut took away one of my favorite lines in the movie: "Die, replacement friends!" and replaced it with, "F--- you, replacement friends!". The added laundrymat scene is also pointless.

en los estado unidos, mas a las peliculas es muy horrible. Muy muy mal. pero " saving silverman" esta muy muy chistoso y muy bueno. yo quiero la pelicula por que el actors y una acrtiz es muy muy fabuloso y yo mucho quiero neil diamond. compran
"saving silverman" por favor, tu no muy triste con tu desisione.

Definitely a good movie, Saving Silverman, brings to the screen exactly what the title implies: the story of two buddies who in an effort to hook up their friend (and third member of the group) with a new girlfriend end up introducing him to the wrong girl. Now they must try and undo what they themselves helped set up. Along the way, they get into all sorts of trouble resulting in a great comedy!
Jason Biggs, Jack Black, Amanda Peet and Amanda Detmer (both of whom are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!), and the rest of the cast, have outdone themselves with their performances, which are exceptional to say the least. All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows (the chemistry is AMAZING)!
On the negative side, the Neil Diamond element, with the singer himself appearing in the film, was a poor choice; not that interesting and not that funny.
Saving Silverman is simple enough, nevertheless, it is without a doubt guaranteed to provide more than just a few laughs.
Strongly recommended for an evening's entertainment along with Road Trip, Old School, the Girl Next Door and of course (!!!) the American Pie trilogy.

This genre of teen/twenty=something comedy isn't known for putting out great movies. The formula is usually simple, funny plot, sophormoric humor to drive the plot, and characters that most people seem able to identify on some level, either personally or associating them with an annoying socially challenged friend. Of course, having Jack Black in the credits usually helps.

I've enjoyed films such as Old School, Road Trip, the first two installments of American Pie, Van Wilder, Orange County, et cetera. I would give these films 4 and 5 star ratings as they set out to do what we expect. Saving Silverman is hardly worth the $11 I spent purchasing it at the mall. Brief moments that illicited a chuckle, complete failure to generate a laughing response or any real interest in the story.

At least I found some of Amanda Peet's outfits to be interesting, and in this R-rated version of the film there is some gratuitous nudity, which add some value, alas, it's not enough to save this film.

To any dweebs out there that automatically assume this movie will be similar to the flick,'Saving Private Ryan',some friendly advise:WATCH the trailer,oh yeah...and pay attention.I've actually run across a few movie fans that ask about that.'Saving Silverman',in my opinion has to BE one of the better comedy movies of 2001.Please ignore all them fancy-shmancy big-time critic reviews.This flick rocks!!In a sense,the three main characters are sort of like a modern day Three Stooges,set in a movie version of the old 'Woman Haters' short.Anyone remember that film?Darren Silverman(Jason Biggs)would be Larry,J.D.McNugent(Jack Black)would be Curly and Wayne(Steve Zahn)would be Moe.Oh,yeah Judith,the worldly/tough women to outwit(Amanda Peet)would be Daisy Mae.I've literally watched this movie at least a dozen times in the last year.My favorite scenes are:the three guy's major obsession with Neil Diamond(who appears late in the film)when Judith visits their home,insisting that the Neil Diamond concert setlist that's actually framed in their living room that it's simply a photocopy,when Judith falsly befriends J.D.(Jack Black)in their basement that he's really gay because he's never had a girlfriend and of course the wedding scene.Just overall, a great movie.Recommended.

Darren, Wayne and J.D. have been friends since high school. They all share a love of Neil Diamond and even have their own cover band in tribute to him. Darren let his one true love go in high school, Sandy Perkus, and is convinced he wont find anyone else. Then enters Judith. Wayne and J.D. hook Darren up with her and right off everything goes wrong for the friendship. Judith is a controlling psychiatrist who takes advantage of Darren and gets everything she wants. She controls what he eats, when he hangs with his friends and even torches his Neil Diamond album collection. It becomes J.D. and Wayne's mission to save their fried at all costs, even kidnapping Judith and faking her death.

This movie gets quite a bit of bad reviews on Amazon so I take it not everybody finds this movie as hilarious as I do. Sure, it is one of those teen comedies you have seen a million times but there is plenty to laugh at here, especially with Jack Black as J.D. It becomes a battle for Darren between Judith and Wayne/J.D. that cracks me up everytime. The things Darren has to go through(like agreeing to take Judith's last name when they get married) and Jack Black's dialogue are worth at least deeing this movie. Dont take it too seriously or else you probably wont finish the movie. The build-up towards the end involves Sandy coming back(but soon becoming a nun) and Darren is left to choose between love he knows is real and love he thinks is real. So definately see this one, especially if you are a Jack Black fan.

this movie was awesome... anybody who reviwed it poorly just isn't in to this sort of movie... jack black was hilarious as always and had plenty of great one-liners

The general idea of this dumb teen comedy is that a group of three friends have been broken up by one of the friends' girlfriend. I watched this movie because I'm a fan of Jack Black, but this movie doesn't work on so many levels. First of all, you never really get the feeling that the friendship between these three friends is really very strong. So when they start kidnapping and planning murder, you don't really understand why they're going to all the trouble. Another thing is the obsession with Neil Diamond. It's never really funny and it just falls flat. Third, the chemistry between the supposed romantic interests is terrible. The characters are all supposed to be in such deep love, but you never see it in this movie. If you're interested in comedy, you can find lots of better movies than this. For Jack Black fans, head for High Fidelity, or School of Rock instead.

More often than not, I found myself wanting to jump through the TV and strangle Jason Biggs or Amanda Peet (usually both), and I must tell you, aggrivation is not something I enjoy feeling in a comedy. I felt a little aggrivated watching American Pie 1 and 2 also b/c of Biggs, but hey, when you've got Sean William Scott (as well as a bunch of other talented actors), you're guarenteed a damn good time, and anyone who doesn't like the American Pie movies has horrible tastes in movies. Anyway, onto this decent (but not great) movie.

First, the good parts about it (and I will not waste much time on plot so as not to ruin the movie). Anytime Jack Black (and sometimes when Steven Zahn) is on screen, you will laugh. Period! I've always believed in Black, and this is no exception (infact, this may be one of his best works, where he is just as dumb and clueless as can be!). Zahn is ok in this film, but he's been better. He's a little too serious for my taste here, but he provides a few genuine laughs. Also, R. Lee Ermey is hilarious as the football coach; sugesting that the best way to separate Biggs from his hell of a girlfriend is to kill her. Now, I will discuss what disgusts me about this movie.

First of all, the parts created for Biggs and Peet are way overdone. Biggs plays such a big loser (wow, what a shocker!) in this film that whenever I see him on screen, I want to beat him senseless and say "Quit being a G.D. pushover!!! Use that brain that God gave you!!" Throughout the movie, he constantly gives into Judith's (Peet) every demands, including butt implants, burning his beloved Neil Diamond albums (why young guys in their late 20's would worship Neil Diamond of all people is a mystery to me), and, get this, not hanging out with his lifelong friends. GET A G.D. CLUE AND QUIT BEING A MORON!!! ......Ok, I'm cooled down now. Equally as annoying is Peet, as she takes her character way over the top. She is such a horrible bitch that not even the hounds of hell would want to date her. I really was hoping that Black and Zahn would kill her, because the characters that Biggs and Peet play are losers you really wouldn't wish on anyone. (by the way, having Zahn marry Peet at the end is a lame way to end the movie; he should have beat the crap outta her!) Finally, Jason Biggs cannot act; period! Someone should just give him the pink slip and end his career; American Pie would have been funnier (by epic proportions) if he was not in it, and unless he completely changes his acting style, I will await his demise.

This movie is excellent. It's true that the writing is not possibly the best, but there are so many slapstick stunts, and people doing stupid things, that this movie is hilarious. It is funny from beginning to end, and it is fast paced. Excellent acting, excellent directing, funny characters. A must see!!

I liked this comedy since it is well-done, although the writing is only C+. The characters are not my favorites, but they do an OK job. The nuns are especially funny. It is far better than American Pie and worlds better than There's Something About Mary. For those into this kind of teen humor, it is a good comedy that moves along very well.

I laughed a lot in this movie. Yes, sometimes the screenplay is ludicrous, but not ludicrous and disgusting in the style of "Scary Movie 2". After all, Black and Zahn are top of the game, and everytime they're on screen they're great, even when the writers and director give them low quality material.

I think this is a good comedy, evenmore if you compare it with stupid and bad taste comedies that comes to the market daily.

This movie has no real meaning, but nevertheless I was laughing all the way through. The scenes were so random that you didn't know what is next. If you enjoy American Pie, you will probably enjoy this movie. Jason Biggs plays a "nice" and "respectful" guy, while his friends are immature and disrespectful. The movie (as you probably figure) revolves around women. If you are looking for something funny to watch, check this movie out.

I love this movie because it's laugh out loud funny and pretty sweet. I always laugh whenever I watch it. I reccomend it very strongly and if you have to find a nice date movie and their fresh out of chick flicks your date will enjoy it also.

this is a hilarious movie. the thing that was strange before i didnt know that there was a rated R verision of it. befor i bought the dvd and i wondered witch versions better. i cant really say wich version is better. there both pretty funny for me. this has an amazing cast. even that guy from full metal jacket. i think they made the movie [pg-13] because they thought no adult would really see it, and there were probly right about it. this is still a great movie. what would be great though if there was commentary from the stars like jason biggs,jack black, and the rest. i hate directors commentary, commentarys good and all but with the stars to would be nice!!!!but it still a great movie. and a good dvd. if your thinking about buying it buy it!!!!!!!!!!!it's cheap you see.....heheheehehehehehehe take that wal mart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the funniest i have ever seen. Wayne and JD were funny as crap in this movie. Daren could have been funnier than he was. I have seen this movie over 5 times and it gets better each and every time. I havent seen the R-rated version i didnt even know there was one until today. The critics suck they say all these good movies sucked and then when you see them they are amazing. Go buy this on DVD right now, you wont regret it.

Darren Silverman, Wayne Lefessier, and J.D. McNugent have been best friends since the fifth grade. Enter Judith, a cold-hearted beauty who digs her claws into sweet-natured Darren. She snatches him from his friends and even breaks up their cover band. J.D. and Wayne try every imaginable scheme to save Darren-and their friendship-but fail miserably. When they find out Darren has been brainwashed into marrying Judith, the dim-witted duo decide to kidnap her and reunite Darren with his long-lost love, before she becomes a nun!

This movie is all out Hilarious!! Some of the things that are said make you feel as if your on an edge of your seat laugh fest! The outtakes in the special features section is great! I recommend this movie to anyone who loves a great comedy!!
***Check it out!***

For me, this is a "feel good" moive. I have to watch it whenever it's on a movie channel (I don't like the edited version). Funny gags, Jack Black, great cameos, funny gags. No body gets hurt. Happy ending. Just a fun, comedy. Some of my women friends don't like it. Just FYI, I guess it may be a guy flick :)

Great belly laughing, quotable fun!! I love this movie and can watch it over and over.

This movie is hilarious the mime part is def. my favorite part though. i heard about this movie a couple years ago and have watched it sooooo many times! its awesome and hilariuos its my fave movie :-D

Steve Zahn and JAck Black are great in this and they have my favorite scenes in this one. though it becomes increasinly numb and your head hurts till the end. should of been a lot, lot better

...and actually tried to watch this movie. Don't you be next! This movie seemed to exist only for two main reasons: 1) to get Neil Diamond some beer money and 2) to show off Amanda Peet's new enhancements (not in that order apparently). If you want better entertainment than this, find a newly-painted room and sit there.

With all the 20 something comedies out there to choose from, Saving Silverman is a laugh riot from beginning to end to beat all the others.

Darren Silverman, played by Jason Biggs of American Pie fame, is adorable here as a sensitive guy who believes his one and only love Sandy (Amanda Detmer)was the answer until she went off and joined the family freak show at the circus. Darren has two best friends. There is Wayne the exterminator known as "Cowboy Wayne", in a really likeable role played by Steve Zahn. Then there is JD, the slovenly Jack Black more recently known as Shallow Hal. The three have been friends since public school, and even formed a Neil Diamond cover band as a tribute to their hero. In fact, the cameo appearances of Neil Diamond himself are wonderfully peppered all over the film, which is something you don't see too often.

All is well until Darren gets depressed that his heartlight will never be turned on again after being rejected by a mime-dating girl post concert. While sitting at a bar, JD and Wayne spy Judith (Amanda Peet) sauntering into the bar. After rejecting Waynes approach Darren is forced to say hello by Wayne who lies and tells Darren that Judith wants to meet him. After being rejected also, Judith changes her mind when a far more repulsive male tries to pick her up. They start to date, and Judith takes over everything about Darren, even the shape of his behind!

Amanda Peet plays this role superbly as the cold and calculating control freak who takes over Darrens life. He is the puppet, and she, the puppet master as she tells Wayne and JD who try to reason her away from Darren. After all, they are losing their best friend, AND THE BAND! Yes, no more Neil for Darren, and no more Wayne or JD as Judith tries to see to it.

After seeing their friend slipping away, Wayne gets the idea to Kidnap Judith and fake her death to get Darren back to normal, and maybe fix him up with Sandy who they try to reunite him with his one and only true love. How does this all go? For a truly hilarious non-stop entertaining film, you need to watch for yourself.

This is a superb ensemble cast and they work perfectly together. The dialogue is sharp and witty, and the slapstick foibles are side-splittingly funny. Amanda Peet cannnot be beat as the Martial Arts expert girlfriend from hell, Zahn as Wayne and Black as JD make a great team in their united effort to "save" Darren from his current brainwashed by female oblivion. Just a wonderful mixture of Stun guns, chains, nuns who pump iron, a brand new use for mail, and a real chemistry between Peet and Zahn in a surpsrisingly sexy but unfortunately fleeting scene that leaves you wanting more make Saving Silverman, one of the finest comedies that I have enjoyed more than any I have seen in a long time. Don't miss it.