Death to Smoochy
dir. Danny DeVito · 2002
The pursuit of success can lead to moral corruption and the loss of one's true self.
"Death to Smoochy" is a darkly comedic exploration of the cutthroat world of children's television, where innocence collides with moral decay. With its absurd characters and satirical edge, this film invites viewers to laugh at the outrageous lengths one will go to reclaim fame.
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
