Wednesday, May 1, 2013

FIVE FILMS - OUTRAGE BEYOND, I DIDN'T COME HERE TO DIE, GRABBERS, SIGHTSEERS, IT'S A DISASTER


OUTRAGE BEYOND

Sequel to THE OUTRAGE has less graphic violence than its predecessor but just as much byzantine conspiratorial plotting.  You will never look at a baseball again in the same way – does for the batting cage what MARATHON MAN did for dentistry and DELIVERANCE did for the great outdoors and hicks.  Not as powerful as the first film but still entertaining.



I DIDN’T COME HERE TO DIE

Short dark black joke of a film that is a variant of FINAL DESTINATION and TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL.  Low budget hurts but gore is surprisingly effective.  More like an episode in an anthology film that a full fledged move of its own.


GRABBERS

A bit like Tremors with the same sense of humor but with alien starfish monsters rather than giant worms.  The joke kicker of the film that alcohol and getting drunk are the only way to stop these creatures (and to stop one from being eaten) make this an amusing thriller.  A fun film for a Saturday night perhaps.



SIGHTSEERS

More of a comedy than a horror film although I give props for the violence which is gory.  As much a commentary on co-dependent relationships as a horror movie with parts that feel more like a sitcom than a horror movie.  Quirky unusual film with a bit of an unsatisfying ending.



IT’S A DISASTER

Nice to see David Cross in a  film that suits his sense of humor rather than a cameo in something like MEN IN BLACK.  Could have come out of one of his routines.  Very funny in places but I didn’t like any of the characters (which may be the point) 


  

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