Reading the review that is currently posted and finding it harsh to say the least, I offer a different view. I would have to say this is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Taking the well-worn genre of summer camp film and placing it in the warped reality of sketch comedians from The State, the result is often hilarious, just not in your standard way. If you thought The Animal or any other recent SNL knockoff was funny, you won't like this. But if you are a fan of the Kids in the Hall's Brain Candy, this one is one you'll treasure. The actors' hairstyles change from cut-to-cut. In the requisite camp talent show Horrible jokes are delivered horribly and the film's audience loves it, while talented campers are booed off stage. And the Nam vet cook humps a fridge after encouragement from a can of vegetables. Not for everyone, but certainly not prison-worthy. For myself, that prize goes to the writer of Joe Dirt.
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Adaptation.
(2002)
Disagree with review above
6 November 2003
I would have to disagree with the reviewer saying that the final third of the movie was disappointing. I found that the final third was pitch perfect and exactly what was required. Remember that Brian Cox's character said that as long as the ending is good, people will like his movie. It is at that moment that Adaptation becomes pure formula: Sex, death, drama, tragedy, and resolution. He took his teacher's words to heart and made a standard film for the final third. Brilliant!!!
One fair, one genius
6 November 2003
I went to see this for the Steven Wright short, and was mildly amused ("clamshell?"), and found Moore's to be booooring. Mike Leigh's short about the duke, lord, or whatever he was, was absolutely wonderful. A great tight story that was very engrossing. I really wanted to know this guy's psyche, and it delivered. It was my first Leigh (har!) and I've seen as much of his other stuff as I can find. BRING IT TO DVD PLEASE!
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