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Movie Reviews of Bad Taste
Movie Review: Good Taste
Summary: 5 Stars
What do The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Heavenly Creatures, and Bad Taste all have in common? Absolutely nothing, except for the fact that they were all movies directed by Peter Jackson and were filmed in his native country of New Zealand. Known for his silver-screen renditions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Borovnian classic, Heavenly Creatures, Peter Jackson has established himself as premier director in today's entertainment industry. A star he is today, but what was he yesterday?
Peter Jackson's directoral debut came in 1987 when he produced the movie aptly named Bad Taste. Sporting an incredibly low budget and four long years in the making, Bad Taste would shock audiences around the world. Shocking, not only because of the incredibly stupid story, the humorous, over the top violence, and the crazy New Zealand accents, but shocking because this movie was actually somewhat decent in the eyes of both moviegoers and critics alike. A decent splatter horror movie? Start pinching yourself now.
The wild plot of Bad Taste starts off in a small New Zealand town that is being taken over by the intergalactic Lord Crumb and his army of alien marauders, who are planning to "harvest" the inhabitants for an interplanetary chain of fast-food restaurants. However, Derek (who is played by Peter Jackson himself) and his mates from AIDS (the Astro Investigation and Defense Service) are sent in by the government to destroy the
enemy and ultimately save mankind. The synopsis might be maniacally sophomoric, but the point of this movie is not to sweep the Academy Awards, but instead to make you laugh, which it easily does.
Along with the crazy script, Bad Taste further induces blissful insanity with an outrageous hailstorm of exaggerated violence. So graphic, that it is funny, I still find myself laughing today. Unfortunately, I can only say so much though before I sound like a deranged madman. You have to see it to believe it.
Accompanied by an unfathomable amount of red dye, Bad Taste is also supported by a solid cast and setting. Reflecting the same cinematic beauty of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the scenery in Bad Taste ironically parallels the actions of the cast.
Considering the tight budget that Peter Jackson had to work with, the cast is incredibly solid. The characters not only get the fundamental job done, but they also improvise more humor and add distinct personality to the story as well. If you like Foster's beer commercials you'll also enjoy the intense accents of the New Zealand cast.
A very picky person when it comes to movies, I am the type of person that typically likes a very serious movies with a prevalent theme. Movies about street racing or some crazy man running around with a chainsaw or a meat cleaver do nothing for me. It is a great contrast for me to say I enjoyed Bad Taste, but I cannot lie to myself, the movie was amazing. Maybe it was because I stayed up too late on New Year's Eve, or maybe it is because there is something different about this movie.
The ultimate indy horror flick, Bad Taste is something you have to experience.
Movie Review: My dirty little secret...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had close friends advise me not to repeat this; but it would not be far off to call this movie my all time favorite!
WARNING: Use with caution! People with a sense of humor may experience one or all of the following symptoms when viewing this material: Convulsions, a temporary inability to breathe, and involuntary rolling on the floor! If you experience ANY of these symptoms, _PLEASE_ immediately press the PAUSE button! 'Cause the laughs come fast and furious at times, and you don't want to miss a thing!
If you have an irreverent sense of humor, don't mind gratuitous splatter, or don't have your head screwed on quite right, you CAN'T miss with this movie.
This movie knows its audience, and has no pride. If you are offended easily or have a suggestible stomach, just keep moving. There's nothing here to see.
I spent a good bit of my misspent youth in hysterics watching this movie over and over again with my friends. And the great thing is that you see something new almost EVERY time! We discovered this movie quite by chance, and had little expectations for it, other than to kill an hour or so. It so exceeded our expectations that it began a tradition that continues to this day, "Bad Movie Night", where we scour the low-budget movie bins and take home something that screams "DOG"!
You can't imagine our outrage when someone stole the only copy from our local video store, and since it wasn't available for purchase in the U.S., we were unable to get our near weekly "Bad Taste" fix for many many years. Dark days, my friend. Dark days.
(This review is a variation of one that I've given several times over the years, and though I grant amazon.com permission to reproduce as many times and in as many forms as they wish, I do not relinquish ownership.)
Movie Review: Yum. Crunchy.
Summary: 5 Stars
Bad Taste is probably one of the most violent films you will ever see. Brains go flying, limbs all over the place, constant blood and a lot more fun treats. But what makes Bad Taste so tasty is the fact that all this is used for the pure sake of comedy.The film starts out with four guys investigating some strange happenings in a town called Kaihoro (which translates to 'eat hungirly'). When strange people start showing up in blue shirts and attack them, they get a little suspicious. When they follow one of them to a mansion, they discover just what is going on and why everyone in Kaihoro is gone. Now, it's up to them to shoot them all up. I won't give away anymore than that.
While the violence is fun and makes me laugh most of the time, the bulk of the film is spent on gun play. I must say, this film does to a good job at it and it's not what you would expect in a gun fight. Also, it should be noted that the director, Peter Jackson, plays to major roles in the film. See if you can spot him yourself.
The DVD does even more justice to Bad Taste. You can listen to it in Dolby 2.0, 5.1 and DTS. The extras even hold up well too, offering the original trailer and a bio on Peter Jackson with filmography. Plus, the insert in the package has 20 facts on the show. These were really fun to read. You can even find the ingredients to the 'alien puke'.
Overall, Bad Taste is one fun film that has a lot of replay value and instantly become a hit with many people. Who ever knew something so gross could become something so funny.
Movie Review: Splatter-ific Story Of McEarth...
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, this is the legendary first effort by Peter Jackson. It's brilliance lies in it's ability to be great in spite of having no real budget, actors, fx, or anything else that Hollywood would use to ruin the whole project. BAD TASTE is a rollicking, frollicking ride through Jackson's twisted and fun sense of humor and weirdness! The little town of Kaihoro, New Zealand has been wiped out by alien invaders, set on turning our dear planet into a farm full of free-range human flesh! These nefarious ETs are prepared to cash in on the latest inter-galactic sensation in fast food- US! So, the A.I.D.S. agents are dispatched to deal with the emergency. Enter Derek (Jackson) and his real-life buddies as our only hope. We are treated to gore and comedy by the bucketful! Derek is hysterical, as he tries desperately to help mankind, while trying to keep his brain in his splintered skull! Watch for the insanely awesome machine gun-through-the-body, split-head, exploding sheep, and "born again" scenes! Now, I'm not a gorehound by any means. However, movies like BAD TASTE, DEAD ALIVE, EVIL DEAD, ZOMBIE, and any Romero epic made, offer so much fun and enthusiasm it's hard not to love them! I wish all directors had this much confidence in their own craftsmanship! Watch and laugh as much as you cringe...Movie Review: Lives Up To It's Title!
Summary: 5 Stars
With Peter Jackson's newfound fame as Director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, maybe a new audience will discover this minor masterpiece, about an intergalactic fast-food chain's ("Crumb's Crunchy Delights") efforts to make human flesh the new snack craze. After the space-going gourmands decimate a small town, a four-man team of Government agents, (Kind of a New Zealand Men In Black, only scruffier..)come to town to stop the aliens. Let the fun begin....I can't remember the last time I had as much fun watching a movie. Bad Taste is just a BLAST! The effects are top-notch, and they're even more impressive when you consider the low-budget the filmmakers had to work with. The plot is incredibly inventive, and there's even a catchy theme-song I've been humming for the last two days. The DVD is kinda sparse with the extras: A text Bio on Peter Jackson (Which is pretty interesting), and a trailer. There's a two-disc version available, but I just couldn't see spending Twenty more bucks for a "Making-of" featurette.
Bad Taste left a good taste in my mouth! HIGHLY recommended for people with a good sense of humor and a strong stomach.....