SummaryChristopher Guest focuses his lens on Hollywood's obsession with awards in this straightforward narrative about the little indie that could and its fragile and frantic mob of actors, crewmembers, media figures, executives and various hangers-on. [Warner Independent Pictures]
Directed By:Christopher Guest
Written By:Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
For Your Consideration
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Generally Favorable
68
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5.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
73% Positive
24 Reviews
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24% Mixed
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3% Negative
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100
For Your Consideration is, except for "Borat," the funniest film of the year. Or, it's the funniest film that you don't have to watch through parted fingers.
88
This is Guest's fourth ensemble parody of showbiz subjects, and though his sketch-comedy style and acting troupe are now familiar, this is his most accomplished movie.
User score
Mixed or Average
39% Positive
7 Ratings
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50% Mixed
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11% Negative
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2 Ratings
Jan 31, 2026
6
"For Your Consideration" isn't as sharp as the director's previous films but Catherine O'Hara does elevate it a lot here. As the object of satire gets bigger the jokes become thinner, and Christopher Guest isn't as droll or insightful here than when he was lampooning smaller subjects.
Mar 5, 2011
6
Honestly, I did expect a bit more from the film, considering the director's and the cast's reputation. That being said, the film is rather funny, especially the last 15 minutes or so where the climax finally kicks in. With an excellent performance by Catherine O'Hara (ironically enough, one that gave her Oscar buzz!), this is definitely a well-acted film all around with the rest of the cast giving great performances, too. Definitely talks volumes about the way Hollywood works and is a great criticism of the Hollywood fame-machine! Definitely interesting enough to keep you entertained, but not extremely funny nor does much of it stick with one afterward...except of Ms O'Hara's performance.
75
Some people may be put off that For Your Consideration lands in a serious place. But I see it as evidence of an expanding vision, of continued artistic growth.
70
The movie does have its flashes of genius. "Home for Purim," the movie, is set in the Deep South, where Yiddish is spoken with a drawl.
63
There are no belly laughs here, only rueful chortles about the confederacy of chuckleheads that calls itself the entertainment industry.
60
Doesn't risk ruffling any feathers, and that's exactly what's wrong with it: It's less a satirical bite at the hand that feeds Guest than it is a toothless nibble, and it isn't particularly funny.
30
The real problem with For Your Consideration is that it's just not funny.
Jan 27, 2021
5
A rather forgettable effort considering the high standards Guest has set over the years.
Production Company:
- Shangri-La Entertainment
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Release Date:Nov 17, 2006
Duration:1 h 26 m
Rating:PG-13
Awards
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
• 3 Nominations
Critics Choice Awards
• 2 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
• 2 Nominations
