Despite the slightly misleading trailer, this film is more than just a slapstick comedy, it actually presents some very real and dark human emotions, all be it in very exceptional circumstances. The problem with this however, is that the line between the comedy and drama is slightly blurred, yes it is funny, and yes it is very serious, but the combination of the two don't quite sit together in The Matins, and thats the major problem with this film.
That said, the film is very enjoyable, and also very real in some respects. Far from being over the top, the almost constant swearing is actually quite realistic, I'm sure most people know of a family or friends who seem to do nothing but swear.
So is it any good? I will sit on the fence and say its OK. The acting is fine, the straight visual style is excellent and strangely under used in this MTV generation, and despite the obvious highs and lows throughout, the actual story is quite compelling, if a little over the top.
That said, the film is very enjoyable, and also very real in some respects. Far from being over the top, the almost constant swearing is actually quite realistic, I'm sure most people know of a family or friends who seem to do nothing but swear.
So is it any good? I will sit on the fence and say its OK. The acting is fine, the straight visual style is excellent and strangely under used in this MTV generation, and despite the obvious highs and lows throughout, the actual story is quite compelling, if a little over the top.