Best In Show - 9 stars out of 10

Best In Show - 9 stars out of 10

"Best in Show" is a quirky, overdramatic look into the dog show circuit and its over-exuberant participants (and I am not talking about the dogs).  Master Mockumentarian Christopher Guest (the six-fingered man from "The Princess Bride") redefines comedy at the expense of his canine-crazy characters.  This film succeeds because of it's depth of different characters and the perfect cast to take each of these characters over the top.  The script (written by Guest and Eugene Levy) is hysterical.  Whether it is a nonchalant conversation about the different types of nuts or a woman freaking out about the difference between a bumble bee dog toy and a fish, each line is carefully crafted to each character to both enhance their absurdity and make us laugh.  Guest has assembled a cast of character actors that each takes their role over the top for a high-energy performance.  Guest's amazing cast includes himself, Eugene Levy (American Pie), Catherine O'Hara (Home Alone) , John Michael Higgins (Arrested Development), Jennifer Coolidge (Legally Blonde), Jane Lynch (Glee), Larry Miller (Princess Diaries), and Fred Willard (Anchorman).  This mockumentary never goes too far.  Its dirty moments always stay within the confines of funny and never become uncomfortable.  If you enjoy "The Office" or Guest's other mockumentaries, this character-driven celebration of idiocy is sure to leave you smiling.