Ganjasaurus Rex

I admit I'm not an impartial critic in this case because I grew up in Southern Humboldt County where this "film" was made; I know several of the "actors" and a couple of my childhood friends even make cameo appearances. But that said, this is the kind of movie that will really tickle a certain demographic. People who love things that are, as my old manager used to say when I worked at a hipster video store in Marin County, "so bad that they come out good on the other side." Everything about this movie is horrible, from the poor sound quality to the amateur acting to the Ganjasaurus himself, who is actually a toy--that belonged to my pal Travis --held by an always-visible hand. But beneath all this awfulness there's some genuine laughs, most of them coming not from the script but the giddily god-awful execution of this whole weed-infused enterprise. You better believe everyone involved in this movie knew exactly what they were doing, tongue-in-cheek doesn't even begin to describe it. Maybe "joint-in-mouth" would be a bit more apropos. The bottom line? If you like beyond-campy movies and/or puffing the magic dragon, do yourself a late nite favor and track this dirty little gem down.

So what have we here? A good friend of mine told me I had to go check out this "video" called Ganjasaurus Rex, he told me it was really good entertainment...and I figured, the title itself is simply hilarious so what have I got to lose? No nothing at all..

It's somewhat hard to review this, but I will give it my best shot.. When you see an inflatable dinosaur running around making life hard for a bunch of marijuana growers, and some stoned hikers it's really hard not to laugh..

Maybe not for the Jacques Tati fans (although I myself like both), but this is just pure fun, and I will recommend it to just about everyone who enjoys having some fun..

In high school some friends and I were cruising Blockbuster and we stumbled into the narrow "Other" section, where my eyes set on a movie called "Ganjasaurus Rex". On the spine of the box, under "Genre", some jaded employee entered "BAD". Needless to say, we rented it.

The "plot" of this "movie" involves a six-foot inflatable dinosaur that terrorizes stoned hikers for their pot. For about half the movie, the date and time are in the corner of the frame, betraying the filmmakers' use of a friggin' CAMCORDER! Funny to laugh at (not with), but the absurdity loses its appeal pretty quick.

This was the worst damn movie I've ever seen! So I gave it a 2. It was funny, not because of the dialouge, but the dinosaur. It's so awful all the way through. The film at the begining looks it could be used in a travel video. They use 1985 stock footage of helicopters and raids that have the date and time in the top corner too. The dinosaur on the otherhand is the best part. When he takes to the pot from the helicopter all you see is a big green crudley made glove come up and grab at some green stuff in a toy net. IT'S AWESOME! If you're a fan of these horribly bad movies then this a treat, but good luck finding it. I'd feel sorry for you if actually did come across it. so so so so sorry oh yea, "trog"

"Ganjasaurus Rex" is about marijuana growers,who created a new strain of weed they dub cannabis sequoia and Tyrannosaurus Herbivorous Ganjasaurus Rex,who feeds on plants.The DEA forces are organizing war on drugs.We see footage of anti-weed police raids accompanied by the reggae-influenced song "Living in a Police State.".The burning of the crops by DEA awakens a long-dormant dinosaur who apparently thrives on marijuana and looks for weed."Ganjasaurus Rex" is so bad and goofy that it has to be seen to be believed.The monster is just a laughable puppet moved by the animator.In the end the creature is defeated and everyone gets stoned.After watching "Ganjasaurus Rex" my brain hurt.4 out of 10.