Bobcat Goldthwait where have you been hiding before giving us World’s Greatest Dad? It just feel’s like it’s been too long since I’ve seen you. I did some research and found out that Bobcat Goldthwait has been directing more than he had been acting. He directed The Man Show, episodes from Chappelles Show, and Jimmy Kimmel live.

Bobcat was a notable comedic character actor from several films, and television shows during the 80’s, and 90’s. Films like the Police Academy series, and Freaked, and show’s like Married With Children, and Tales From the Crypt, you may not recognize him from looking at him, but you’ll definitely know him when he speaks. Bobcat Goldthwait has one of the most distinct voices you will ever hear, he now has left me with the impression he’s one of the greatest voices as a storyteller.

Worlds Greatest Dad is an incredibly clever, multilayered story about that fine dilemma we humans have, between the yearning for our every hearts desire, working diligently, and dedicatedly towards that goal, only to find out how bittersweet it can be when all your dreams are fulfilled. Although, maybe the film is about the opposite. You could say Worlds Greatest Dad is about wanting absolutely nothing out of life, putting forward no effort towards anything, then gaining complete adoration, only to not be around to complain about it or shrug it off.

These stories play out simultaneously, between Lance Clayton (Robin Williams) who strives to be recognized and adored in a world that constantly rejects everything he is passionate about. While his son Kyle rejects anything that anyone is passionate about, and would be quite content to look at internet porn all day. Among other things. The two don’t like each other. We do find out that Lance loves his son, but it’s unlikely and uncertain if this love is reciprocal.

All Black Comedy’s must have a dark and somber element to base the story around, and this films darkened core hit me full force in such an incredibly unexpected way that it felt like all the air was sucked out of the room. One moment I was laughing my head off with the rest of the audience, and the next it was so silent you could have been in that theatre alone. When something happens in a movie that we don’t expect, I think we as a public tend to like that.

I would like to reveal more about the plot of the movie, but I would really hate to spoil it for anyone interested in seeing it once it gains a national release date. It’s an excellently   pieced together smart comedy that is sure to endure, it will definitely gain cult movie status, but hopefully it will achieve more than that. This movie has a lot to offer, it’s incredibly thought out, well written, and complimented by a direction that knows how move the story along without great songs, squeeze the most out of it’s visual gags, and show us the duality of success.

Bobcat Goldthwait, I hope I never lose you again.

Worlds Greatest Dad is Rated R for language, crude and sexual content, some drug use and disturbing images. It’s 99 Minutes long. And is absolutely a must see movie this year.