You know to be honest with you this movie wasn't half bad. No, its not going to win any Oscars or become a box office hit, but its definitely something I wouldn't mind in my DVD collection. This movie is by all accounts strange and all over the place but you can't help but like it. You smile at the awkwardness and at points it does make you stop and recall your own fond, or embarrassing, moments in high school and almost miss them.
I like the slasher aspect of it though it does play a back burner to the film. Which is odd because there is no real plot in my mind its just a bunch of random silly funny scenes thrown together that somehow work. The cast was spot on Shanley Caswell does an excellent job at playing the social outcast that you can't help but love and laugh at, at the same time. Josh Hutcherson, who is one of the reasons I watched the movie, plays a laid back skater just looking to enjoy life while it lasts, a kind of live in the moment guy (who still has messages of wisdom), and does it to perfection. Spencer Locke was also very entertaining to watch, playing not only the popular girl of the school but.....well watch the movie and you'll see.
I love the fast pace that the film has,I have seen a couple reviewers mention that and I agree, the film never takes a break or slows down and you love every minute of it. The movie is rated R but to be honest aside from a TON of cussing you won't see anything that wouldn't be in a pg-13. I mean yes there's blood but it screams fake. You won't believe it for a second though still entertaining. Other then that I think there is maybe one disturbing scene and it takes place in a movie theater on a movie being watched. As for nudity you get a five second boob shot. Other then that you'll see implied scenarios with people making the motions and such but their covered from the bottom down and the women have tops. To me, its a lot of what they say and imply that take this movie beyond a pg-13.
I was also surprised to see DummbfoundDead, who I watch on YouTube on a pretty regular basis. Its always cool to see YouTube sensations on screen.
As far as letdowns go I'd say at times it does become a bit complicated with the plot and you end up going "huh?". If you stick through it though, and maybe rewind here and there you'll get the gist of it but I swear if you leave for a moment and come back you'll be lost; and probably miss some hilarious scenes. The motive behind the killings also seemed rather dumb, there is not a lot of killing by any means, they added in this weird side story about a boy with fly genes or something that did nothing for the movie and I'm not exactly sure I understood the resolution as to how some people lived and others didn't but that's just something I'll have to go back and figure out.
All in all this movie is funny, silly, embarrassing and yet unforgettable. Underneath its comedy were some interesting morals and beliefs, that I enjoyed seeing. I could honestly see this being a Saturday morning show. (not on a kids channel of course) It could follow the friends as they go through weird high school adventures such as this one all the while trying to figure out their place in the world (like a comedic Degrassi). Course of it was a show I would want to see the entire original cast back as I really loved their characters and how they were portrayed. This movie is for anyone who is just ready to enjoy a film with a smile on their face from beginning to end. Its for those who look back on high school with dread and happiness. Watch it by yourself or watch it with friends either way your sure to enjoy the ride. 7/10.
I like the slasher aspect of it though it does play a back burner to the film. Which is odd because there is no real plot in my mind its just a bunch of random silly funny scenes thrown together that somehow work. The cast was spot on Shanley Caswell does an excellent job at playing the social outcast that you can't help but love and laugh at, at the same time. Josh Hutcherson, who is one of the reasons I watched the movie, plays a laid back skater just looking to enjoy life while it lasts, a kind of live in the moment guy (who still has messages of wisdom), and does it to perfection. Spencer Locke was also very entertaining to watch, playing not only the popular girl of the school but.....well watch the movie and you'll see.
I love the fast pace that the film has,I have seen a couple reviewers mention that and I agree, the film never takes a break or slows down and you love every minute of it. The movie is rated R but to be honest aside from a TON of cussing you won't see anything that wouldn't be in a pg-13. I mean yes there's blood but it screams fake. You won't believe it for a second though still entertaining. Other then that I think there is maybe one disturbing scene and it takes place in a movie theater on a movie being watched. As for nudity you get a five second boob shot. Other then that you'll see implied scenarios with people making the motions and such but their covered from the bottom down and the women have tops. To me, its a lot of what they say and imply that take this movie beyond a pg-13.
I was also surprised to see DummbfoundDead, who I watch on YouTube on a pretty regular basis. Its always cool to see YouTube sensations on screen.
As far as letdowns go I'd say at times it does become a bit complicated with the plot and you end up going "huh?". If you stick through it though, and maybe rewind here and there you'll get the gist of it but I swear if you leave for a moment and come back you'll be lost; and probably miss some hilarious scenes. The motive behind the killings also seemed rather dumb, there is not a lot of killing by any means, they added in this weird side story about a boy with fly genes or something that did nothing for the movie and I'm not exactly sure I understood the resolution as to how some people lived and others didn't but that's just something I'll have to go back and figure out.
All in all this movie is funny, silly, embarrassing and yet unforgettable. Underneath its comedy were some interesting morals and beliefs, that I enjoyed seeing. I could honestly see this being a Saturday morning show. (not on a kids channel of course) It could follow the friends as they go through weird high school adventures such as this one all the while trying to figure out their place in the world (like a comedic Degrassi). Course of it was a show I would want to see the entire original cast back as I really loved their characters and how they were portrayed. This movie is for anyone who is just ready to enjoy a film with a smile on their face from beginning to end. Its for those who look back on high school with dread and happiness. Watch it by yourself or watch it with friends either way your sure to enjoy the ride. 7/10.