Mockumentary king, Christopher Guest and comedic co-star, Eugene Levy do an amusing portrayal of the obsession that pure bred dog owners have with their pets. The story circles around a major "Dog Show" that takes place in Philadelphia. This movie had many funny moments, but overall, it lacked a good story line. Best in Show requires no thinking, so if you are in the mood for a no brainer, this one is for you.

Writers, Guest and Levy help to bring out the most of this film. Guest plays Harlan Pepper, a red-neck Blood Hound owner. He is the epitome of a good old boy. His walk, talk, and candid disposition makes him who he is. His mannerisms favor exactly to those of his dog. Levy's character is also similar to Guest's. Gerry Fleck is a kind-hearted man who goes to the extreme to keep his wife, Cookie, played by Catherine O'Hara, happy. He literally has two left feet and a horrendous overbite. He is typically a nerd, but believes he is and has always been studly, so at least he tells his wife. Cookie's personality reflects that she is far from pure-breed. She would be classified as a mut. Cookie has been around the block and been rode hard and put up wet, so to speak. Still her character helps support the non-traditional dog owner that these shows may sometimes attract.

Other supporting stars include Parker Posey and Michael Hitchcock , who play Meg and Hamilton Swan, an over yuppie/trendy couple, whose neurotic behavior causes their dog to go insane. Then there is Michael McKean and John Michael Higgins who play Stephan Vanderhoof and Scott Donlan, a fashionably gay couple who haveShitzus and exoctic plants for their children. Last on the list of infactuated dog owners are Sheri Ann Cabot and Christy Cummings played by Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Lynch. This lesbian duo is determined that their poodle will win the prestigious award three years in a row, but is let down when the Fleck's terrior takes first place.

Thanks to the commentators, and the documentary style of the film, this movie set out to serve its purpose, to make fun of dog owners. Unfortuneately, there is nothing to be gained at the end of the show. Guest's and Levy's sense of humor isn't enough to move this story line past a few laughs. Best in Show isn't a movie that you'll remember watching a year from now.