Movie Review- Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

I would hardly call this a horror-comedy. This plays out more as a dark comedy of errors, really. And it works perfectly. It's a great twist on the slasher genre, where the twentysomethings are the villains, due to a large misunderstanding. Tucker and Dale are really well-developed characters, and are quite likable, a trait often missing from this type of movie. The color-correction was done to the extreme, which seemed almost as an intentional parody of most modern horror movies that use too much of it, which was quite funny in a subtle way. The script was great for this type of film, very witty and believable, although a bit silly at times. My only complaint is that the special effects for the death scenes were done almost entirely in post-production, and it's quite noticeable. But that being said, it is an indie film, so I'll cut them some slack on that part. Overall a very funny movie from beginning to end, and surprisingly heartfelt. Definitely recommended. 5/5

IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1465522/

Movie Review Double Feature: Ringu and The Burning

Ringu:
This was much, much better than the American remake. I still wasn't too crazy about this movie, but it was definitely better. The storyline is a lot clearer, and the acting's definitely better. The special effects, while few, were really lame, sadly. The overall tone was a lot creepier than the American remake, as well. Overall, a fairly solid horror movie. 4/5

IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0178868/

The Burning:
While this seems like a cheap 'Friday the 13th' imitation, which it is, The Burning far exceeds the former in almost all aspects. The plot is much more believable, which is rare in slasher flicks, and the acting is much better than expected. The characters are likable for once, and the death scenes are imaginative without being unrealistic. My only complaint is that the villain, Cropsy, is only onscreen for about 3 minutes, and the special effects makeup makes him look like Pizza the Hutt from 'Spaceballs'. That and the first kill scene makes absolutely no sense at all. All that aside, this is a really well-done slasher movie. Very enjoyable. 4.5/5

IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082118/

Saving Mister Minifig Part 10

MainPic:(The crew rummages through Team Evil old forest cave hideout in hopes of finding a clue to the whereabouts of Mister Minifig.)

Kitty: Has anyone found anything yet?

CC150: Nope, just some weed killer and 'Ghoulies 2' on VHS.

Smiley: I found a half-eaten can of almonds and case of bottled water.

Squid: I beginning to suspect that Dr. EviLego frequents garage sales.

Kitty: Indeed, I just found a Furby and four Star Wars novelizations.

Alemas: I happened to have found a suspicious piece of paper. It could possibly be a map!

CC150: Let's go outside to read it, the lighting's better out there.

Alemas: All righty.

*Alemas tries to open the door*

Alemas: Crap, this door's kinda stuck.

Squid: You've got put your shoulder into it.

Alemas: Okay.

Pic2:(The door flies open and rockets alemas off of a ledge.)

Alemas: Aaaaaahhhhh!!!

Crew: Aaaaaahhhhh!

Kitty: We have to go in after him!

Smiley: And how!

*The crew throws themselves off the ledge*

Pic3: (And they hit the bottom several minutes later.)

Alemas: Heh... heh... it sucks that you jumped after me, because apparently this isn't a map, it's a grocery list.

CC150: Aw jeez, now could someone help me reattach my leg?

Smiley: And my hands?

Pic4: (After putting themselves back together, the crew walks around the corner and finds a shocking discovery.)

Kitty: Holy cheese! Isn't that the rock wrecker that you drove off a cliff the last time we were here?

Squid: And isn't that your dead body?

CC150: Well, that's awkward... *The Twilight Zone theme plays in the distance*

Smiley: Ooh,and looky here, who are these dead guys?

CC150: That would be Richard Simmons and Michael Phelps.

Alemas: And they're here why...?

CC150: They apparently were working for Dr. EviLego, and they killed one of my friends, so I ran them over and off of a cliff.

Kitty: And somehow you avoided getting impaled or having your head cut off.

CC150: You're the one writing this crap, you come up with an explanation.

Pic5: (Before an explanation can be made, a jeep pulls up from out of the wreckage.)

Squid: Hey! Have some respect for the dead! You just knocked that guy's feet off!

Steve: Keep talking bone boy, and you'll be next!

Squid: Sheesh. Spoil sport.

Kitty: Flipz? What the brick are doing here? You got squished! Hard!

Flipz: After my incident on the island, I phoned back to Dr. EviLego, who had his minions stitch me back together. Unfortunately, Predator didn't make through the procedure, so I go to have all of his cool gadgets and stuff installed in me.

Steve: Now start getting in car, or Flipz over here is gonna have to use his fancy new laser arm, y'all hear?

Smiley: Phooey. Can I at least bring Richard Simmons' skull with me?

Steve: Ah, whatever. Now hurry up, the boss is waiting.

To Be Continued...

Saving Mister Minifig Part 9

MainPic:(The crew sails around, hoping to find the Boat- Selling store.)

Smiley: Boy, it sure was nifty to find that traveling boat store.

Squid: Indeed. I can't believe we got a shrunken head and a fish-saber in exchange for the raft's chair.

Kitty: Actually, it's because I was too lazy to find the chair to put in this shot, but I'll go with that explanation instead.

Alemas: Knock it off, will you? Filler episodes are already annoying, and I don't need you making them any worse with you commentary.

Smiley: Hey, guys! Land ho!

Pic2: (The crew washes ashore.)

CC150: My, this even more convenient. We somehow wound up in the exact place we wanted to be!

Kitty: It's almost as if someone was writing a hackneyed sequel that barely lives up to its predecessors.

Alemas: I'm almost regretting letting you come back with us.

*Smiley stumbles and drops his shrunken head into the water*

Smiley: Nooo! My shrunken head! It was my only friend!

Squid: But I thought I was your only friend.

Smiley: Oh… Yeah…Um... he was my other only friend.

Squid: So long, shrunken head, may your green shriveled-ness live on in our memories.

Pic3: (After the brief funeral for the head, the crew arrives to find that the boat-shop is gone.)

CC150: What is all this?

Snake: Hmm? Oh, it's you guys. Sorry abouts riggeeng yous boat.

Kitty: Say what?

Snake: Yess... man with vegetable for head payed us much moneys to put tracker on boat.

Alemas: So that's how Predator found us!

Snke: No hard feelings?

Alemas: I guess... but only because you’re holding a gun.

Sirquid: I hope I'm not prying, but may I ask why you guys are leaving?

Snke: Oh yes, that. Apparently, some of the theengs we were selling are considered 'illegal' on your planet. We ees moving our business elsewhere…

Smiley: What about our boat-mobile?

Snke: Eees 'round back of ship behind zee bushes.

Kitty: Thanks, Snake!

Snake: And remember, you has never seen us.

Kitty: Sure thing, guy I've never seen before in my life.

Pic4: (The crew finds the boat mobile, 'concealed' by some plants.)

Squid: This fish-saber is amazing! Just look at how smoothly it cut through that tree! It's just like the ads on the shopping network!

Smiley: Let's hurry guys, I can't wait to go see what EviLego's got in his forest hideout.

Squid: And let's hope this doesn't get delayed again by the 'genius' writing this story.

Kitty: Haha, yeah.... hey, wait a minute!

Pic5: (Vegetable-head man receives a phone call.)

EVL: Squished? By a falling diner band? How odd. Well, just put yourself back together and meet me in my office tomorrow.

MRM: Hey, EviLego! Do you mind if I have some of the 'Cheerwine' in your fridge?

DRE: Hmm? Oh sure, just leave some Joe, It's his favorite.

MRM: Okay. Boy, being a hostage sure is fun!

DRE: Run along now, I've got important bad-guy stuff to do.
*Bad guy music plays in the background*


To Be Continued...

Saving Mister Minifig Part 8

MainPic.The Crew has been captured by the evil Flipz and The Predator6189 Robot.

Predator: So, you're trying to find the Mayor, eh? The boss won't be too happy about this.

Alemas: You work for someone?

Flipz: Obviously. We're the goons that get sent out in a feeble attempt to stop, before being squished in the subsequent panel.

Squid: Ooh, forshadowing, gotta love it.

Predator: Just hush, will you? We need to bring you back to HQ immediately.

Smiley: Will there be any Cheez-its there?

Flipz: Of course there won't be any-

Pic2:(A diner band falls out of the sky and on top of the villains.)

Alemas: I would complain about the logic of this, but at least we're safe.

Kitty: Hi guys, what'd I miss?

Squid: Oh, only us being captured.

Kitty: Aw, man! That's my favorite part!

Pic3: (The logic of the storyline dwindles by the second.)

Scarecrow: So long, and may you have a safe journey.

Smiley: This raises so many questions...

Kitty: Such as?

Smiley:Such as why Patrick is part of a diner band.

Snape: After we rescued them from jail, we realized he was the most beautiful chain saw player since Johnny Thunder's great grandfather.

Sulfurix: Raaaahwarrr! (Indeed!)

Kitty: So long, fellas, and thanks for the lift!

Patrick: Goodbye, prison buddy! See you around!

Pic4:(The crew leaves the island.)

Squid: Sorry for sending you to jail, I didn't realize it would affect this storyline, too.

Kitty: Nah, It's alright, and besides, It made the plot more interesting.

Alemas: I think you mean more convoluded.

CC150: So, how exactly did you escape?

Kitty: It was a long, confusing tale, involving more robots, a couple of aliens, some obscure movie references and a talking refridgerator.

Smiley: Whoa, deja vu.

Kitty: Exactly.

Pic5:(After a lengthy discussion on how implausible this story is becoming, the crew manages to find the raft.)

Squid: Oh, Kittyboy, I forgot to tell you, we traded all of our weapons for a Richard Scarry book, and- aw nuts, where'd it go?

Smiley: *Urp* That was most certainley not delicous.

Alemas: I thought it was.

Kitty: Wait, did you two just?

Smiley: What? We haven't had food since you left, you have all the sandwiches in your bag.

Kitty: Um, I think patrick ate them.

CC150: Well, I have some good news, I found a map with a shortcut to the other hideout!

Kitty: Are you so sure about the shortcut? I kinda need to drag this out for another 7 episodes.

CC150: Meh, don't worry, You'll figure something out.

Smiley: Such as where to find some food.

To Be Continued...