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King of B-Movies

Originaltitel: The Independent
  • 2000
  • 12
  • 1 Std. 21 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
5,9/10
1408
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, and Jerry Stiller in King of B-Movies (2000)
Home Video Trailer from Allumination
trailer wiedergeben1:11
1 Video
14 Fotos
ParodieSatireKomödie

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuA notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.

  • Regie
    • Stephen Kessler
  • Drehbuch
    • Mike Wilkins
    • Stephen Kessler
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Jerry Stiller
    • Janeane Garofalo
    • Max Perlich
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    5,9/10
    1408
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Stephen Kessler
    • Drehbuch
      • Mike Wilkins
      • Stephen Kessler
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Jerry Stiller
      • Janeane Garofalo
      • Max Perlich
    • 30Benutzerrezensionen
    • 15Kritische Rezensionen
    • 52Metascore
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 2 wins total

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    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Morty Fineman
    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Paloma Fineman
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • Ivan
    Ted Demme
    Ted Demme
    • Ted Demme
    Roger Corman
    Roger Corman
    • Roger Corman
    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Ron Howard
    Karen Black
    Karen Black
    • Karen Black
    Peter Bogdanovich
    Peter Bogdanovich
    • Peter Bogdanovich
    Fred Williamson
    Fred Williamson
    • Self
    Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes
    • Nick Cassavetes
    Paul Logan
    Paul Logan
    • Paul Logan
    Stacy Fuson
    Stacy Fuson
    • Daughter
    Herb Marcus
    • Old Man…
    Julie Strain
    Julie Strain
    • Ms. Kevorkian
    Stephen Kessler
    • Steve
    Mike Wilkins
    • Mike
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Bert
    James 'Kimo' Wills
    James 'Kimo' Wills
    • Rob
    • (as Kimo Wills)
    • Regie
      • Stephen Kessler
    • Drehbuch
      • Mike Wilkins
      • Stephen Kessler
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    Benutzerrezensionen30

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    Blueghost

    Funny, but room for improvement.

    The only criticism I'd make about this film is that the documentary angle wasn't played up to its entirety. There're shots in the film that just don't gybe with documentary film making. An example are some of the lockdown shots, where edited footage of two people having a conversation (a conversation that is supposed captured by a single camera) is shown. It just doesn't wash. And the film suffers because of it. Documentary crews either setup interviews or follow their subjects around. The intercut sequences harken too much to traditional film making. Documentaries have long takes of jittery or mildly shaken hand held shots. Documentaries do not contain lockdown car shots, dolly shots, or other complicated camera moves. It just doesn't happen: It's not what documentary film making is all about. And yet "The Independent" has all of these things.

    If the actors had just been allowed to act in front of the camera, possibly ad lib in a long master, then this film would've been much more than what it ultimately became, and would've achieved its goal with sterling aplomb. As it is now it's an attempt at making a mocumentary. Fairly succesful, good, funny, but ultimately a few points shy of a comic masterpiece.

    Otherwise it's actually a funny film. Anybody who's worked on any kind of independent production will tell you that this film hits pretty close to home. Artistic license is taken with over the top situations and performances, but the film manages to capture the general feel of how the indy-film maker works, and does so in a comic vein. Stiller plays the exploitation film maker who denies his more base nature, stating that he's an artiste commenting on society, and not a director of hack T&A/slasher/blacksploitation/biker or whatever exploitation genre that he's actually known for.

    If you enjoyed "This is Spinal Tap," "Jackie Brown," or "Drop Dead Gorgeous," then you'll warm to this film. Take note of the rating; it's not a comedy for kids.
    RHPSvegas

    DVD or Video? Hello???

    I actually had the opportunity to see this film in a theatre, and I laughed my ass off from the very beginning. Normally I can't stand Jerry Stiller (or Ben for that matter), but this movie was great. It's spoof on Roger Corman's early works is brilliant. My only question is: When are we going to get a home release of this film??? So far I've only been able to tape if off Comedy Central, and it's pan & scan and loses a lot from being blurred and edited. I want The Independent on DVD!!! It has big names, it just wasn't given a fare shake at all. I don't get it. 10 out of 10...
    dillrod

    Absolutely hilarious

    I saw this at SXSW this year. Absolutely hilarious. Jerry Stiller is possibly at his finest hour playing the lead role in this film. The writing is terrific as is the direction. Garafalo is good, but clearly Jerry Stiller is the laugh-machine here. This could be the Something About Mary of this year, but without as much gross humor (not that I don't like gross humor). Plenty of wacky cameos by: Andy Dick, Ben Stiller, the entire cast of the Ben Stiller Show, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, and Larry Hankin.
    tanyaw

    Fun Movie

    I just came from the 27th Boston Science Fiction Movie Marathon, and this move closed the show. It was wonderful and a lot of fun! Excellent performances, and a large number of cameos, as well. The film clips were hysterical (and stay for the end credits!)

    Tanya
    shybiker

    Satire Worth Seeing

    This sleeper has been overlooked. It is frequently funny with many illustrations of real wit. If you're a fan of indie-flicks, then there's much to enjoy here, not least of which are unexpected cameos by industry names.

    Plus, despite what others have said, there is a narrative based on the characters' familial relations. That, and quality acting from the leads (especially Jerry Stiller, who'll surprise you with his convincing portrayal) make this satire well-worth watching.

    I found this on cable and learned it's not been released on DVD. Let's start lobbying for that!

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      Richard Paul's last film. Also Louisa Moritz' last film.
    • Zitate

      Todd: We are prepared Mr. Fineman, today, to buy you're entire film library, for $8 a pound.

    • Crazy Credits
      The titles of all 427 of Morty Fineman's films are shown along with the end credits.
    • Verbindungen
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Behind Enemy Lines/Spy Game/Black Knight/The Affair of the Necklace/The Independent/Fat Girl (2001)

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 25. September 2009 (Deutschland)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
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    • Produktionsfirma
      • United Lotus Group
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      • 238.431 $
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      • 238.431 $
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      • 1 Std. 21 Min.(81 min)
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