I have a friend that decided to go through and watch all of the critically acclaimed movies. You know the ones that they say are absolute classics like Citizen Kane, etc. If I remember right he was not that impressed. I don't really know what those critics are looking for most of the time, but I know what I like so that is really all that matters right? I remember when this came out. The trailer looked really freaky and I agree it was hard to imagine Jim in a non funny roll.