(terrible poster, by the way.... it looks weird.... and Kevin Heffernan's character is only a waiter for the first 10 minutes, the rest of the film he's in a suit and tie as a manager.)When I first saw 'Super Troopers', I really didn't know what to make of it. But like with any great cult classic, it grew on me the more I heard about it. Soon, I was a convert. I've since seen and purchased 'Super Troopers', 'Club Dread' and 'Beerfest'. I haven't seen their stand up DVD 'Broken Lizard Stands Up' or their first film 'Puddle Cruiser'. (I am a big enough fan to have Jay Chandrasekhar's 'Dukes of Hazard' remake in my queue) It's bee a while since I've heard anything from Broken Lizard, but I recently came across one of their newest films, 'The Slammin' Salmon'. It has all of the regulars of Broken Lizard and their extended family. It feels and has the comic sensabilites of all of the others. I guess what I'm saying is, "I loved it!" I won't pull any punches with this review, it holds up to all of the other films they've made a 4 out of 5 star classic. Michael Clarke Duncan is a great addition, as well as a special appearance by Lance Henriksen.
The storyline from Netflix.com: "When a boxer turned restaurateur (Michael Clarke Duncan) announces a contest to his waitstaff, the good news is that the winner will get a $10,000 bonus. The bad news? The loser will be on the receiving end of a heavy-duty smack-down at the hands of the champ himself." What they fail to mention is that the contest is based on the fact that Michael Clarke Duncan needs the restaurant to make $20,000 in one night to pay off a debit and the only way to motivate the staff is to offer his prize. The math is obviously a little fuzzy for him. There is a lot of other stuff going on throughout the night and even though it feels a bit like the classic 'Waiting...', it's still a great flick and one I want to own.
I really don't know what else to say that I haven't already said. Did I mention that Morgan Fairchild is in the film? Did I also mention that there is a lot of use of the phrase 'Mother F#$ker' by Michael Clarke Duncan?
What's really great about this film is how it blends the comedy into the storyline in even doses so you can enjoy it just as a film as well as a comedy. There's also a lot of subtle stuff going on that makes it re-watchable. If you don't catch it all on the first go around, you might get it on the next. It's like that with all of their films. I'm kind of guessing that this might not be the film for everyone, just like 'Club Dread' wasn't. I recommend you watch it and see for yourself. It's avaiable to rent from Netflix now and I'm returning my copy tomorrow, so you should be able to get it by Tuesday or so.
The only drawback of the film, lots of fish being served in the restaurant and I don't really dig on fish too much.
If you like this, check out 'Super Troopers', 'Beerfest' and 'Club Dread'
The first one wasn't great, this one isn't really even any good. It's just a reason to revisit the original characters with minimal storyline. 1 out of 5 stars, at best.
Okay, great potential.... poorly thought out ending. Can't say it was terrible, but it wasn't at all as good as I was lead to believe it would be. Ah, well.... 2 out of 5 stars.
Jeff Dunham is a funny guy. His show wasn't terrible. I found myself getting into it the further along it went. 3 out of 5 stars.
An interesting documentary look at the adult industry. Primarily it focuses on certain 'stars', but it does look at more than just that. It's worth the time, if you're interested in that side of the tracks. 3 out of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that I was geeked about seeing this movie after all I'd seen, read and heard about it. The end product that I saw was less than stellar. It didn't live up to the hype and had a pretty lame killer. I don't really recommend this to anyone. It's a rainy day, nothing else on kind of movie.... if even that. I gave it 2 out of 5 stars for a good effort.
Once again, the folks at 'Jackass' HQ decided to release an inbetween flim, a .5. And also, once again, they've created something just as good as the original. For a fan like me, it's a wonderful thing to have these little filler films. I give it a 4 out of 5 star endorsement. This is about as good as it gets.
I'd like to know why Cyril Raffaelli and David Belle aren't international action stars. I'd like to know why they aren't making tons of action films together. That's not to say that they're not working actors, because they are. Anyway.... I'd also like to know why this film and it's predecessor aren't more well known? They're both awesome films written by the infamous Luc Besson. I guess I'll never know the why's, all I can do is try and recommend them to as many people as possible. This is a 4 out of 5 star masterpiece.
A horrible movie trying too hard to be a female version of the 'Evil Dead' flims. Pure crap. 1 out of 5 stars.
The sequel to this, which is actually a prequel, was better than this one. This movie wasn't great and a big part of that was the fact there is little to no Scooby-Doo in it at all. It's mostly about the gang and all their interpersonal stuff. I can't say that it's good, but my kids liked it. 2 out of 5 stars.
I love Radha Mitchell. I am leary of giant killer croc movies. Greg McLean, director of 'Wolf Creek', is a master of horror.... so I had faith that this might be good. It was. 'Rogue' may not be the best horror movie ever made, but it's above average. 3 out of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that I've never been a fan of Tammy Faye Baker, but after this documentary I can see what the appeal was. In the end, I felt sorry for her and how things ended up. This is a very well done documentary about a controversial subject. Check it out while you can. 3 out of 5 stars.
A nice little documentary about Apple Computers. For fans and non-fans alike. 3 out of 5 stars.
A series of back to back horror movie trailers from less than stellar movies. 2 out of 5 stars, which feels weird even rating something that isn't even really a movie.
Starts out slow, but ends pretty decent. Nothing to write home about and not nearly what the poster makes it out to be. 3 out of 5 stars, sucker.
I'm sure you're saying, "This can't be very good. A remake of an old cartoon classic, in live action?" Well, I was kind of thinking the same thing. In reality, it wasn't too bad. The kids loved it and there were some pretty funny moments. On the flipside, I don't think I need to see it again. 3 out of 5 stars, mostly for Anna Faris.
Once again, this is another person or thing that is popular to not like. I personally find him very funny and have since I was in high school. Granted, most of the jokes on this movie are not original, but it's still good stuff. Jeff Dunham has talent. 4 out of 5 stars.
This is the kind of documentary that makes you feel something. Good or bad, you will be emotionally affected. 3 out of 5 stars. (The subject matter of this selection is not for everyone.)
This is yet another documentary selection. 'I'm No Dummy' focuses on the fine art of ventriloquism and the modern masters of it. It's funny and informative. 3 out of 5 stars, dummy.
Good cast. Fun pop culture references. Decent effects. Fun for the whole family. Worth your time, if you have kids. 3 out of 5 stars.
The history of 'OZploitation'.... what a great choice for a documentary subject. This movie has it all: blood, guts, nudity, violence, Quentin Tarantino, Aussie accents and crazy ass shennanigans! I can't think of the last documentary that packed more fun than the movies themselves. Check this one out, but be prepared for a very 'R' rated movie. Seriously.
I love a great zombie movie and in this day and age, they're harder and harder to come by. So many people are making them and so many are so low budget that you just don't know which ones to watch. Luckily, 'Last of the Living' is one of the good ones that just slipped through the cracks. It's a 3 out of 5 star movie, that is above average for some but below average for others.
This movie, if you can call it one, is a depressing study on why having children should be heavily governed by the authorities. The fact that this movie almost praises their activities is sad. I fear for the future of the children involved, they need to be taken away and given proper families. End of story. 1 out of 5 stars. Don't support this movie.(I just wish Johnny Knoxville wasn't involved.)
How can such a crazy, over the top movie like this be so damn fun? It's, by all definition, a b-grade schlock fest.... but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. I think this one even tops the original. If you can check your brain at the door and like things that explode, this is the movie for you. 4 out of 5 stars!
Sometimes it felt like this film was trying to be smarter than it was, but it's still a great film. There is a lot of great things going for it. I only wish I'd seen it in the theater. 4 out of 5 stars within 5 stars within 5 stars within 5 stars....
I've never hidden the fact that I love the 'Jackass' films. Everyone of them that I watch makes me feel good. I own all of them, but this one and have watched them over and over. 'Jackass 3D' is yet another amazing entry into this series. I'm only saddened by the fact that we lost Ryan Dunn recently, so if more films are made.... they just won't be the same. Luckily we have all of these to remember him by. 4 out of 5 stars, 3D stars.
When 'Seinfeld' ended, there was a hole in all of our hearts. When 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' started, I felt whole again. This show is brillant and one that can be enjoyed upon repeated viewings. The best part about season 7 is that it's almost entirely dedicated to 'Seinfeld' and by the end, we've almost seen an entirely new episode of 'Seinfeld'. How can you not love that? A 5 star program.
Maybe I don't agree with everything Morgan Spurlock has to say, but he's a darn entertaining fellow. He also makes really fun documentaries. This one is no exception to that rule. Maybe it doesn't end with all the answers, but it's so good that I recommend, anyone who likes any of the things I've mentioned, to watch it. 4 out of 5 stars.
The original 'Paradise Lost' documentary was heartwrenching and hard to watch. It asked a lot of questions that couldn't always be answered. This is the follow up to that original piece. It's just as gripping and leaves things still up to the viewer to decide. Watch it with an open mind. 4 out of 5 stars.
Viral videos have been out there long before the internet was around. The infamous 'Winnebago Man' commercials made their rounds on VHS and then hit eventually YouTube. Once that day came, it was almost overnight that Jack Rebney became a superstar as 'The Angriest Man in the World'. This is an extremely entertaining documentary, but only if you can tolerate lots of foul language. 4 out of 5 f'ing stars!
I love Leslie Nielsen. I love this original TV series. I love the absurdness of it all. This is a classic TV turned movie franchise from the 80's that cannot be seen enough. Everyone should see this movie. 3 out of 5 stars.
A fun little kids movie starring Dwayne Johnson. Lots of fun little references to other movies. 3 out of 5 stars.
It's nice to see a good, taut thriller every once in a while. Granted, I saw the ending coming from a mile away.... but that didn't matter. This is extremely well done and well worth the time. 4 out of 5 stars.
The only drawback of this movie is that it runs a bit long. Other than that, this is a beautiful tribute to an amazing entertainer and a legend in the musical world. It made me sad for what we've lost, but he still lives on in his music. 3 out of 5 stars.
I can't say I was a fan of the original anime, but this movie is damn fun. It's not the highest quality animated feature you'll ever see, but it's solid. I really enjoyed this one. 3 out of 5 stars.
This is a movie I wanted to love, but it turned out just to be a mediocre thriller. There's only one really exciting scene and the rest is just so-so. I am still debating a 2 or 3 out of 5 star rating.... according to my Netflix right now, I have it at 2 stars.
How can you not love Eddie Izzard? Every since my best friend Matt introduced me to his comedy, I've been in love. This is a great documentary about a great man, well worth the watch. 4 out of 5 stars.
'Cropsey'. Nothing I'd heard of until I ran across the documentary. Sadly, this documentary doesn't do too much to increase my interest in the subject. I give it 3 out of 5 stars, but I don't remember why. Perhaps if you know about 'Cropsey' you'd enjoy it more?
I love Sarah Polley. I'll watch pretty much anything she's in, past or present. I can also say that I enjoy Adrian Brody's work. So, that means I loved 'Spice', yes? Well, not exactly. I really enjoyed it up until the last 20 minutes. And was the rape scene near the end needed? A 3 out of 5 star miss, that could've been a 5 star homerun.
A documentary about 'Troll 2'? Brillant. This movie had my name written all over it and I couldn't wait to see it. Needless to say, this is a very enjoyable movie that is a feel good documentary. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves 'Troll 2' or just good film making. I highly suggest you get this and 'Troll 2' and make it a double feature. 4 out of 5 stars. NILBOG spelled backwards is GOBLIN!
So you want to watch a terrible movie? This is a prime example of just that. This is not a good movie in any way shape or form. The only way it's watchable is with friends and mind altering things like drugs or liquor. It makes a nice companion piece to 'Best Worst Movie'. Just don't watch it sober.... I could only muster 1 star out of 5 for this turd.
This is one of my favorite sci-fi films of the past decade. It blew me away the first time I saw it and is now proudly in my DVD collection. Easily 5 out of 5 stars.
A decent remake, with a good cast and a good director. Not the best movie ever made, but well worth the time to watch and possibly to even own if it's a good price. 3 out of 5 stars.... why do I think of the 'Money Train' everytime I see this movie poster?
Probably not a popular thing to be a fan of Mr. McConaughey, but I am. This movie was fluffy fun and doesn't leave much of an impression. 3 out of 5 stars.
I think by now that it's a well known fact that I have a huge man-crush on Ryan Reynolds. Basically, what that means is that I want to see all of his movies. This one was pretty good. Funny, cute and romantic. 3 out of 5 stars.
Poor Guy Ritchie was dealt a nasty hand when he married Madonna. His career just tanked after that. Then 'Sherlock Holmes' came out. This movie was everything he's capable of and I can't wait for the sequel. (and not just because Noomi Rapace is in it.) I awarded this one 4 out of 5 stars. A smart and fun piece of cinema.
Gotten tired of all the typical serial killer movies out there? If you haven't seen this yet, then you should. It's a breath of fresh air and a 3 out of 5 star movie going experience.
It's hard not to like this film, believe me.... I tried. It is just a simple story of redemption and family. There is nothing about this film not too enjoy. 4 out of 5 stars was the only rating that made sense.
I wanted to like this movie so much, but it just isn't all it could have been. Perhaps I missed something or was expecting too much? I don't know. 2 out of 5 stars.
Part anthology of terror, part comedy, part horror. This movie has it all and in just damn good fun. It's a 3 out of 5 star movie with not nearly a big enough audience.
This is not the usual movie to see on my blog, nor is it a popular one for me to have enjoyed.... but I did. This movie reminded me of all the dogs I've had in the past and made me sad that they were gone. This is a well done movie that is designed to tug at your heart strings. I cried. (yeah, I know.) 4 out of 5 stars.