The Ladies Man Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A radio sex guru loses his job, tries to find a sugar mama, and avoids angry husbands, all while giving terrible advice and causing more chaos.

🍿 The Ladies Man: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Radio Days and Rude Awakenings

Leon Phelps, a late-night radio advice host known for his suggestive and crude remarks, finds himself unemployed after offending his station manager. Along with his producer, Julie, he searches for a new job but struggles to find anyone willing to hire him.

The Mysterious Benefactor

Suddenly, a letter arrives from a former lover offering Leon a lavish lifestyle, but her identity remains a mystery. Leon, with his producer Julie, embarks on a quest to find this ‘Sweet Thing’ among his numerous past conquests.

The Wrath of the Cuckolds

Adding to Leon’s troubles, a group of angry husbands, all betrayed by their wives with Leon, form a vigilante group to seek revenge. Led by the wrestling-obsessed Lance DeLune, they track Leon through his distinctive buttock tattoo.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Leon Phelps (Tim Meadows): A womanizing radio host fired for his crude advice, who searches for a wealthy former lover while evading angry husbands.
• Julie Simmons (Karyn Parsons): Leon’s loyal producer and friend, who secretly harbors feelings for him while trying to keep his life and career afloat.
• Lester (Billy Dee Williams): A smooth-talking bartender who provides Leon with advice and serves as a narrator for his escapades.
• Lance DeLune (Will Ferrell): The leader of a group of cuckolded husbands seeking revenge on Leon for sleeping with their wives.
• Honey DeLune (Tiffani Thiessen): A temptress who complicates Leon’s search for his sugar mommy.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Leon Phelps: “What is love? What is this longing in our hearts for togetherness? Is it not the sweetest flower?” – Leon ponders on the true nature of love during his radio show, using his signature poetic, yet crude, style.
• Leon Phelps: “Does not the wind love the dirt?” – Leon attempts to provide profound, albeit bizarre, insights into relationships, often confusing his listeners.
• Leon Phelps: “Whip out everything you got and do it in the butt.” – Leon provides graphic and explicit advice on his radio show, which ultimately leads to his firing.
• Leon Phelps: “You can’t blame the wang.” – Leon’s signature line which he uses to excuse his behavior and actions.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $24,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $13,616,610
• Worldwide Gross: $13,743,212

💥 The Ladies Man Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so The Ladies Man isn’t winning any Oscars, but I gotta admit, I laughed a lot. Tim Meadows is hilarious as Leon Phelps, even if the humor is super cheesy. The scene with Julianne Moore as the clown? Totally bizarre and unforgettable! It’s a silly, goofy movie that doesn’t take itself seriously, and sometimes that’s exactly what I need.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Tim Meadows and his Leon Phelps character”
  • “Viewers who enjoy raunchy, over-the-top comedies”
  • “Those who appreciate Saturday Night Live-based films”
  • “Fans of 70s-style humor”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Suggestive humor and innuendo”
  • “Crude language”
  • “Sexual content”
  • “Brief male nudity”

Professional Reviews

• Entertainment Weekly: “The Ladies Man fails to translate the short sketch appeal into a full-length feature. Tim Meadows is game, but the jokes quickly become repetitive and the plot meanders aimlessly.
• The New York Times: “Despite a talented cast, including Will Ferrell, The Ladies Man is a tiresome and unfunny attempt to stretch a thin SNL sketch into a movie. The humor is crude without being clever.

Audience Reactions

Tim Meadows’ performance as Leon Phelps is undeniably funny, embracing the character’s absurdity.: Many viewers find the movie hilarious in its own right, appreciating its over-the-top humor and commitment to silliness, despite its flaws.

Will Ferrell’s wrestling-obsessed character and the bizarre musical number were unexpected highlights.: Will Ferrell is surprisingly funny in a role that balances the ridiculous world created in the film.

Overall Consensus: The Ladies Man is a divisive comedy that heavily relies on its source material’s inherent silliness. While some find it hilarious, others find it falls flat due to repetitive jokes and a weak plot.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is based on the recurring Saturday Night Live character of Leon Phelps, played by Tim Meadows.”
• “Several other SNL cast members appear in the film, including Will Ferrell, who plays a disgruntled husband.”
• “Julianne Moore makes a cameo appearance as a clown, which is a departure from her usual dramatic roles.”

🖥️ How to Watch The Ladies Man?

The Ladies Man is available for purchase or rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies. Check your local listings for availability on streaming services.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed The Ladies Man, you might like these similar films:

• Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997): Features a similarly over-the-top, sex-obsessed character adapting to a new era with comedic effect.
• Undercover Brother (2002): A comedy that also plays on blaxploitation tropes and stereotypes for humor.
• Wayne’s World (1992): Another SNL skit turned into a movie
• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008): Raunchy comedy that pushes boundaries with sexual humor and awkward situations.

🛒 The Ladies Man Related Products

• The Best of Saturday Night Live: Featuring Tim Meadows: This digital collection includes some of Tim Meadows’ funniest sketches from his time on Saturday Night Live, including the original ‘Ladies Man’ skits. Relive the moments that started it all.
• Saturday Night Live: The Complete First Season: Travel back to the beginning of SNL and enjoy this complete digital first season. Includes various comedy sketches, performances, and more.
• SNL The Ladies Man ‘What Is Love’ T-Shirt: Show your love for Leon Phelps with this hilarious t-shirt featuring his famous ‘What is Love?’ quote.
• The Ladies Man (Unrated): If you need the movie on something more tangible than a digital download, look here!

🎧 Soundtrack

The Ladies Man features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Mister Magic” – performed by Grover Washington Jr.

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

The Ladies Man: Monica Lewinsky – SNL

Remember Tim Meadows’ iconic Ladies Man character from the movie? Check out this hilarious SNL sketch where he interviews Monica Lewinsky! I personally think this is peak Ladies Man humor, you’ve gotta see it.

The Ladies Man: Happy Holidays from the Ladies Man – SNL

Want some raunchy holiday cheer from the Ladies Man? Watch this SNL skit – the song is completely ridiculous, but that’s what makes it so great!

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