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BY PETER KEOUGH
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Not only is the Farrelly Brothers’ new movie not the most offensive comedy out this week, it might even be the most sentimental. Stuck on You takes the idea of family bonds to the most painful, literal level in its often uproarious, sometimes preachy tale of conjoined twins with different dreams. Walt Tenor (Greg Kinnear) wants to go to Hollywood and become a star, but he’s tethered by a nine-inch link of flesh to his brother, Bob (Matt Damon), who’s content flipping burgers at their greasy spoon on Martha’s Vineyard. Surgery is risky because Bob has most of their shared liver, so Bob reluctantly tags along as Walt heads west and lands a starring role in a TV series with Cher. The opportunities for sight gags given this premise (Cher alone is a gold mine) are limitless, and the Farrellys don’t hesitate to cash in on them. My favorite moments include Walt’s "one man" performance of Tru with Bob (Damon’s comic gifts are underused, as his appearances on Saturday Night Live indicate) trying to be inconspicuous. But then I also cracked up early on when some guy takes a dart in the head. Unfortunately, the Farrellys also don’t hesitate to get up on the soapbox and promote tolerance of those who are different or disabled, a sentiment that’s hard to buy when they’re having such a good time exploiting these same people for laughs. Playing at the Appley Valley, Entertainment, Flagship, Holiday, Providence Place, Showcase, and Tri-Boro cinemas. (120 minutes)
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