20th Century Fox
2004 - Rated R - 1 hr 44 min
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
Starring: Bill Paxton, Kevin Heffernan, Jay Chandrasekhar, Brittany Daniel, Jordan Ladd, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske
Often called the weakest of the Broken Lizard films (Super Troopers, Beerfest, Slammin' Salmon), this mock horror movie is definitely not as strong as this five-man comedy team can typically deliver. Still, it's funnier than most other mock horror films and it doesn't take itself too seriously....ever...and so I like it. Other BL fans might not agree, but I still giggle when Juan talks.
That being said, the talents of this team are impressive. When you go from this movie to their other movies, where they play completely different characters, their talents and character-acting ranges may surprise you. As always, these guys are just fun to watch. Even if the premise is campy and the other actors are a bit weird. Except Bill Paxton, who is the best washed-up, has-been, un-Jimmy Buffet I've ever seen on screen.
I don't think it's their funniest film but I think it's actually their best made from the perspective of a general narative and how it was filmed.
ReplyDeleteFair point. It does indeed have the most intricate plot...and biggest cast, by far.
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