The Toy (1982)

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" On one of his bratty son Eric's annual visits, the plutocrat U.S. Bates takes him to his department store and offers him anything in it as a gift. Eric chooses a black janitor who has made him laugh with his antics. At first the man suffers many indignities as Eric's "toy", but gradually teaches the lonely boy what it is like to have and to be a friend. The Toy, is an adaptation of the 1976 French comedy film Le Jouet, critics gave the film a bad review, with one stating "My mind wasn't sim"

Tier Ranking: The Worst Films of 1982 - 1983 (44 movies items)

"Critics thought that it was not only one of the worst films of the year, and It was muddled and unfunny collision of two comedic titans, The Toy is unsuitable for children -- or anyone else seeking entertainment. My thoughts? Some felt it was very hilarious, I felt it was bracingly unfunny. And easily one of the worst films, to have Richard Pryor in it. At least, Superman III was entertaining."

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"Unemployed journalist Jack Brown is attempting to make ends meet as the night janitor in a ritzy department store owned by Louisiana millionaire U.S. Bates. On his annual visit to his father's store, Bates' pampered son, Eric, is told he can choose one item in the toy department. To everyone's horror, he chooses Jack. Paid handsomely to spend one week with the troublesome kid, Jack soon discovers the roots of Eric's bad behaviour. This is the Hollywood version of a French comedy that was made i"

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