The Evolved: Part One

Holy crap, this film is insane - and not in a bad way. I saw this film as recommended after I watched A Clockwork Orange and when I saw a preview I was blown away by how strange this movie seemed. I'm surprised it hasn't been reviewed more. When I first watched it I instantly thought cult film material. It may be low budget but god-damn is it funny. Maybe not for everyone but if you like dark humour I heartily recommend. There is a lot of profanity, the plot is questionable and the low budget is very noticeable but if you like films that aren't suited to mainstream audiences then you might appreciate this film.

This movie is very low budget, to the order of virtually zilch so it has its problems with production value in certain areas as all cheap movies do. That's not really the point with underground cheap movies though is it, they ain't supposed to be trying to wow you with home made special effects that are almost as good as the studios, whats the point in that. Cheap movies job is to entertain you for an hour or so with some style and flair that is different to mainstream crap. This movie does that and succeeds a lot of the time and fails in some places too. Presented as a kind of Pythonesque, Derek & Clive vulgar comedy with the same guys appearing in different costumes it has a lot of visual flair and the camera work and cinematography although not flashy is overall good and unobtrusive, it shows the action clearly and the sound is great which is a rare thing in these cheap flicks. The plot is too complex and has almost two independent stories kinda crossing over each other. There is some intelligence here too with satire of giant corporations, religion, abortion, people with disabilities, women's rights, drug use, alcoholism amongst it. This isn't shoved in your face its in the background and the overall movie is comedy, and its very funny in patches and a bit slow in others. Its the type of movie that plays great to a festival crowd who are prepped for low budget production and want to laugh. I hear its done well in Europe.

I love the British. I caught this film recently and absolutely laughed myself silly. It's so imaginative and over the top. The characters, locations and camera work is gritty and raw. It's also mixed with some great music.

There are some hilarious one-liners...I wouldn't be surprised if KFC starts selling "Dixie-Land Ball Dip" some time soon. The film rips on Tom Hanks as well to great comedic effect. The Nazi Pope/Fast Food giant is very funny as well.

The perfect movie to watch when you come home after work. Troma never ceases to amaze, disgust and frighten me.

Worth a look if you're into crazy, funny films.