Eagle vs. Shark
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Movie Reviews of Eagle vs. Shark
Movie Review: Stop Calling Samoa and Watch this Film!
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a torturously huge fan of Flight of the Conchords, and Jemaine Clement, I looked forward to this film with a jubilant anticipation I haven't felt since high school. Since my love is full-on, I didn't give much thought to the actual content of Eagle vs. Shark before sitting down to view it. I was deeply surprised at the emotional depth of the story and the pronounced portrayal of the characters. Lily's yearning angst and Jarrod's tenderly obnoxious pain was palatable. I still feel the lump of wax in my chest (perhaps Jarrod, using his noble skills, could create a candle with it!). The hilarity here is fulfilling, as well. Taika Waititi doesn't take you on the predictable path of the lonely losers attempting to find solace in their absurd-yet-natural, brutal world. These twists and unexpected subtleties bring out some eye-bugging, ankle-hugging laughter. This film can hold it's own in any venue, with men and women, chicks and dudes, whether or not you've any knowledge of Clement's other pursuits. If you've ever been wronged, if you've ever felt like an outsider, if you've ever cried out, silently, for attention, you'll be able to identify with this story. If not, and you've lived a glorious life, check it out anyway. You'll love it, if only for the stop-action animation and the be-atching soundtrack. Are you keen, fool?Movie Review: Justice Is Waiting!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a sweet little movie starring JEMAINE CLEMENT (of Flight of the Conchords fame) and LOREN HORSLEY (of...being Taika Waititi's girlfriend fame?). Not sure why Amazon doesn't have them listed anywhere as the stars...
The film follows Jarrod (Clement) and Lily's (Horsley) budding romance, from her crush on him as she works at a fast food restaurant he frequents, to their hook-up at a dress-as-your-favorite animal party, to visiting his hometown as he takes revenge on someone who bullied him in school. They are unlikely soul mates, bonded by similar facial moles.
The film includes beautiful shots of the New Zealand coast, a little stop-action animation, and Clement sporting a really choice mullet! Like a lot of stuff that has been coming out of New Zealand lately, it is heavy on the quirk but also has some funny and heartfelt moments. And fans of Clement will enjoy a scene in which he is wearing a Speedo.
You WILL call all of your enemies "foolish, foolish sucka" after seeing this movie!
Movie Review: I don't think this was much of a comedy **POSSIBLE SPOILERS***
Summary: 4 Stars
But I liked it alot. Its more of a sad romance. I feel like Lily just settled for Jarod and I know he settled for her, but maybe that's ok.
It was very hard to like anyone in this film aside from Lily and her brother and the little girl. The sister and her husband were scam artists. The father was a pretend disabled wierdo who treated his living son like crap. And Jarod, OMG, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jemaine Clement, he is so super hot, but what a dick in this movie. I just wanted to smack him in every scene. A deadbeat father, an a-hole who will invite a girl to stay with his family and then dump her a few days later. AND the end of the movie of course, (LMAO that might be a little funny as his action wasn't expected, but I did figure he would have some sort of disability).
But I did like the movie and the end was sort of sad and sweet, I guess its real life.
Movie Review: OFFBEAT & CHARMING!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Fans of Flight Of The Conchords and Napolean Dynamite will get a kick out of the Offbeat Humor of this 'lil film from New Zealand. Jermaine Clement's (FOTC) character is very similar but even More Dry here than on the HBO show and director Taika Waititi's choice of tiny Stop-Motion animated bits are whimsical & add a clever note to this funny & touching story. If you love the soundtrack to Uber-Indie-Slacker films like Juno & Garden State you'll enjoy the tunes as well. Several Belly laughs here & there and a movie I'll return to again & want to share with friends.Movie Review: Random
Summary: 4 Stars
If you liked Me And You And Everyone We Know, then you should like this. This is very funny, and sweet and at times creepy. The characters say very random things, sometimes just stupid stuff but it's funny. Not as thought provoking as Miranda July's work but very entertaining nonetheless. It's not a big budget film obviously and some scenes look like a sketch comedy setup, which kinda gives it a true indie feel.
If you don't want mainstream, or just looking for something different but not too far out, I would say check it out. It's cool