5 Funny Scenes From Otherwise Unfunny Movies

2. The Barbie Museum from Rat Race

ratrace This quasi-remake of It€™s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World has a few laughs here and there, mostly thanks to Kathy Bates€™ insane squirrel lady, but there simply aren€™t enough to justify its running time. A great ensemble cast is largely wasted in a series of broad set pieces that range from the goofy to the puerile. The biggest letdown is the ending, which manages to tack on both a heavy-handed message about altruism and a musical number featuring the pop rock band Smash Mouth. The only scene of sheer brilliance is so good it almost redeems the film. Almost: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJMPom6-xmA
 
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