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Saturday Night Live (SNL) Goes Commercial is a 1991 comedy film starring the ensemble cast of the popular TV show, Saturday Night Live. The movie is a collection of skits and parodies that satirize the world of commercial advertising and pop culture. The film was directed by Tom Schiller and written by several SNL writers, including Tom Davis, Al Franken, and Jim Downey.

The film opens with a mock commercial for a product called "Shimmer," which is both a floor wax and a dessert topping. This sets the tone for the rest of the film, which uses mock commercials and product pitches as a vehicle for humor. Other skits include a parody of the movie "Pretty Woman" called "Pretty Living," which is about a homeless woman who is picked up by a wealthy man, and a fake infomercial for a product called "Bad Idea Jeans," where a group of men make poor decisions while wearing the titular item.

One of the standout skits in the film is a recurring segment called "Coffee Talk," which features Mike Myers as the host, Linda Richman, a stereotypical Jewish New Yorker who invites guests on to her show to talk about their favorite celebrities. The segment is a send-up of talk shows and celebrity culture, with Richman frequently becoming overwhelmed with emotion when discussing her enthusiasm for famous people. The skit proved to be so popular that it became a regular feature on the actual SNL television show.

Another notable skit features Kevin Nealon as one of a group of men sitting around a poker table, lamenting the current state of male grooming habits. The men are upset that their wives or girlfriends are expecting them to put more effort into their appearance, leading to a discussion about shaving and moisturizing that is both absurd and hilarious.

Throughout the film, there are a number of celebrity cameos, including Phil Hartman as Ronald Reagan and Glenn Close as a spokesperson for a fictional pharmaceutical company. There are also musical performances by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who play their hit song "Two Gunslingers."

In addition to providing a humorous take on popular culture and advertising, Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial also includes a number of segments that are more directly political. For instance, there is a skit in which Victoria Jackson plays a conservative commentator who argues that children should be allowed to carry guns to school. The skit is meant as a criticism of the National Rifle Association and their advocacy for gun ownership.

Overall, Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial is a fun and lighthearted film that will be enjoyed by fans of the SNL show. Its use of mock commercials and product pitches as a means for parody and satire is effective and entertaining, and the cast is able to deliver the humor with aplomb. While some of the skits and references may be dated, the film is still a worthwhile watch for those who enjoy irreverent, absurdist comedy.