“The Cable Guy” — As a lonely, misunderstood man trying to make a friend other than his TV set, Jim Carrey delivers his best dramatic performance. Of course, there’s also some comedy — notably the basketball scene and the karaoke scene. The password is … hilarity.
Best line: “I’ve seen ‘Waterworld’ six times! It ruled!”
— John Hansen, “The 20 Funniest Movies of the Modern Era,” NDSU Spectrum, Sept. 21, 2001