The “obnoxious” 1990s actor Roger Ebert couldn’t stand: “I am at the end of my curiosity”

Roger Ebert was sharply critical of actor and comedian Pauly Shore, whose leading roles in several 1990s comedies made him a recurring target of the film critic’s reviews. Ebert found Shore’s characters obnoxious and the films unfunny, and said that after watching *Encino Man*, *Son-in-Law* and *Jury Duty*, he had reached the end of his curiosity about further films.

Shore also starred in *In the Army Now* and *Bio-Dome*, which Ebert disliked. The article describes his career as a short-lived Hollywood fad that faded amid harsh reviews and declining box-office returns. Ebert contrasted Shore with other 1990s comedy performers, calling Jim Carrey a virtuoso and Chris Farley hardworking, while reserving his harshest judgement for Shore.