I have no idea what this movie was about but it had some really funny moments. I didn't like that it randomly switches from black and white to color but that doesn't really hurt the movie. This is one of the better movies I have seen in a while.
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Lots of witty, clever ideas filmed on shoestring budget
dionysusdm16 June 2002
The makers of this movie were obviously ambitious enough to get it filmed on a shoestring budget, without the shoe and without the string. It also looks like they used a lot of amateur actors, or just local townspeople.
But what the filmmakers had going for them were numerous humorous ideas, that are witty enough that they transcend the cheapness of the movie itself.
I think this movie is what a film by John Landis, Jim Abrams and the Zuckers would have looked like if they were in college and had no money to make it. And that's part of this movie's charm. Like their bigger budget movies, this film is a parody. And it works.
One really clever idea that's ongoing in the film -- most of the movie is in black & white, but switches to color every time there is gratuitous nudity or violence, then switches back to black & white. Also, some of the bad acting appears to be intentional, as a send-up to many of the old black & white sci-fi movies of the 50's.
Perhaps I'm giving the filmmakers too much credit, but I think they knew exactly what they wanted to make, but didn't have the resources to get it just right. But it is still enjoyable. Too bad it is impossible to find.
But what the filmmakers had going for them were numerous humorous ideas, that are witty enough that they transcend the cheapness of the movie itself.
I think this movie is what a film by John Landis, Jim Abrams and the Zuckers would have looked like if they were in college and had no money to make it. And that's part of this movie's charm. Like their bigger budget movies, this film is a parody. And it works.
One really clever idea that's ongoing in the film -- most of the movie is in black & white, but switches to color every time there is gratuitous nudity or violence, then switches back to black & white. Also, some of the bad acting appears to be intentional, as a send-up to many of the old black & white sci-fi movies of the 50's.
Perhaps I'm giving the filmmakers too much credit, but I think they knew exactly what they wanted to make, but didn't have the resources to get it just right. But it is still enjoyable. Too bad it is impossible to find.
I can't believe it
kagroo24 December 2003
I can't believe someone has seen this movie. My friends and I saw it a long, long time ago and we loved it. Ever since then we have been trying to find it. There were two copies of it at the video store i worked at but they were both bought by a real, well I have to keep it G, but a Monty Python Poser. It didn't belong in his hands but our loss I guess. It has the best one liners in the world. I have searched all over for it, even the big cities when I visit them; New York, L.A., etc. I have yet to see a copy of this. Like we all say, if you see it...grab it.
No Hits, All Misses
saracen2383 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Yes, yes, yes...I KNOW it's not meant to be taken seriously.
But; as with SO many "humorous" odes to older movies, it is NOT humorous.
Other commenters on here have claimed for example, that everyone in the cast is dressed in period clothes (that period supposedly being the 1950's), when in fact only a few are.
They claim the props are all period faithful...they aren't. I don't think I saw even one 1950's car; the oldest was maybe late 60's at best.
They claim 'the kids' use correct period expressions...I don't think the M. G. driving 'kid' telling his girlfriend's Dad she's a slut over the phone is exactly 'period correct'.
It's easy to see what the makers were trying to do; and I'm sure they're all avid fans of films of the period; but they are NOT good film-makers themselves.
I have to assume that a lot of the people giving rave reviews here, are either in someway related to the film, or very easily amused.
But; as with SO many "humorous" odes to older movies, it is NOT humorous.
Other commenters on here have claimed for example, that everyone in the cast is dressed in period clothes (that period supposedly being the 1950's), when in fact only a few are.
They claim the props are all period faithful...they aren't. I don't think I saw even one 1950's car; the oldest was maybe late 60's at best.
They claim 'the kids' use correct period expressions...I don't think the M. G. driving 'kid' telling his girlfriend's Dad she's a slut over the phone is exactly 'period correct'.
It's easy to see what the makers were trying to do; and I'm sure they're all avid fans of films of the period; but they are NOT good film-makers themselves.
I have to assume that a lot of the people giving rave reviews here, are either in someway related to the film, or very easily amused.
A rave review for the most obscure movie in the world!!
Scooter-820 April 2000
My son and I consider this one of the funniest movies ever made.
It's an extremely low budget zombie/space movie - with ludicrous performances and effects (I hesitate to call them "special!) and an outrageously hilarious script. It is the product of the cinema delivered to the truly irrational. Case in point - in the midst of this black and white sci-fi oddity there's a several minute long totally gratuitous color sequence with a somewhat comely woman flat out nude walking around in an office setting. Why? Why ask?
If you EVER EVER see this on a video store shelf - shell out the money and watch it!
It's an extremely low budget zombie/space movie - with ludicrous performances and effects (I hesitate to call them "special!) and an outrageously hilarious script. It is the product of the cinema delivered to the truly irrational. Case in point - in the midst of this black and white sci-fi oddity there's a several minute long totally gratuitous color sequence with a somewhat comely woman flat out nude walking around in an office setting. Why? Why ask?
If you EVER EVER see this on a video store shelf - shell out the money and watch it!
DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE WHILE DRINKING MILK
pippy-824 September 2000
DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE WHILE DRINKING MILK... unless you enjoy the sensation of milk spraying out your nostrils. It's THAT funny!
It's rare to see an intentionally "BAD" movie that is actually FUNNY. This movie is so over-the-top with its cheezy special-effects, lame acting, totally inept storytelling, and just plain DUMBNESS, it'll make your head spin with laughter. I've made all my friends sit and watch it with me at least once, and they've all LOVED it. It's simply BRILLIANT! I watch it once or twice a year just to put life into perspective.
If you love this movie, also check out two other fantastic films: Richard Elfman's "FORBIDDEN ZONE" and John Paizs' "THE BIG CRIMEWAVE"
It's rare to see an intentionally "BAD" movie that is actually FUNNY. This movie is so over-the-top with its cheezy special-effects, lame acting, totally inept storytelling, and just plain DUMBNESS, it'll make your head spin with laughter. I've made all my friends sit and watch it with me at least once, and they've all LOVED it. It's simply BRILLIANT! I watch it once or twice a year just to put life into perspective.
If you love this movie, also check out two other fantastic films: Richard Elfman's "FORBIDDEN ZONE" and John Paizs' "THE BIG CRIMEWAVE"
This movie is definitely good humor!
mel_beckers14 December 2000
This is one of those movies where its the stupidity that makes it so funny. I have never laughed harder. The casting was great and you could definitely feel the comraderie between the actors. I do refuse to comment on the acting styles of any of the actors, however.
If you are looking for a great movie to watch when you are totally bored, this is the one. Just make sure you've had a few Leinie's before viewing.
Rock on Howard!!
If you are looking for a great movie to watch when you are totally bored, this is the one. Just make sure you've had a few Leinie's before viewing.
Rock on Howard!!
Best, funniest, bad movie we have ever seen!
Jill-185 July 2000
My husband and I rank this as one of our favorite movies. It has a lot of bits that we enjoy seeing over, like the doctor whose answer to everything is to take X-rays (a couple-a-hunnert, and the "mime hands" sprouting out of the ground as the evil alien crop experiment fails.
The police chief's bad acting is a triumph. It must have taken incredible concentration!
If you enjoy laughing at stupid or silly movies, you will love this one. And I'm not being sarcastic!
The police chief's bad acting is a triumph. It must have taken incredible concentration!
If you enjoy laughing at stupid or silly movies, you will love this one. And I'm not being sarcastic!
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