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Article: 'The Love Guru'

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It's been five years since comedic character actor Mike Myers last took to the silver screen. The "Saturday Night Live" alum's last time out was "The Cat in the Hat," a humorless bomb that probably had family members of Dr. Seuss out looking for blood.

Thanks to the hiatus, though, folks might be willing to forgive, forget and shovel out any number of dollars to check out Myers' latest, "The Love Guru." That wouldn't be wise.

The newest addition to Myers' resume -- a film in which he took acting, writing and producing credits -- is simply one of the worst comedies of the year. A combination of genitalia jokes, disjointed direction, a lack of originality and shallow humor guarantee "The

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