Ahhh yes, welcome once again to the world of dull films inspired by Saturday Night Live sketch comedy. This time it's Tim Meadow's Ladies Man routine, and although this film is hardly a winner, it is a small step up from Superstar and Night at the Roxbury.

Meadows is Leon Phelps (aka the Ladies Man), a dopey yet likable radio show personality that seems to get every woman he wants. Things come to a crashing halt when Phelps is fired for, how shall we put this, unethical radio conversation. If that isn't bad enough, it seems that Phelps also has many people that want him dead. Namely the men involved with the woman he's cheated with.

What can you really say about The Ladies Man? It's obvious, it's stupid, and it's very much in keeping with the rest of Lorne Michael's big screen presentations. And if I recall correctly, I do believe this is the first film based on an SNL skit since The Blues Brothers (clearly the best of the flock) that has earned a dubious R rating. A rating it's quite worthy of. Meadows does exhibit a kind of charm sorely lacking in past SNL productions. He's also attracted some fun bit players including Billy Dee Williams, Will Ferrell, Julianne Moore, and Tiffani Thiessen.

Director Reginald Hudlin doesn't try to do anything fancy. He knows what he's up against. He manages to make Ladies Man brief and more humorous than the last couple of SNL flicks. Still, this is a far cry from the likes of Wayne's World and The Blues Brothers, films that are not only far more hilarious, but have intelligent screenplays as well. Do yourself a favor. Buy yourself a nice large bottle of Chavasier and stay home with someone you love. The Ladies Man is best left for video.