The Party Crashers

But, as the people who have watched it know, this movie was dreadfully boring. I don't know why, some scenes were genuily funny, but as I left the movie theatre I felt jipped paying my five dollars. Some witty remarks here, some funny sub-text there, etc etc, the problem was in between all the laughter was the most boring drivel imaginable. Lots of scenes added nothing to the plot and was plain boring as well. The film just dragged on and on so much I had the strangest urge to leave the theatre yet for some reason, I stayed till I viewed the confusing ending which just puzzled me some more seeing as how it made no sense.

-Regret

Party Crashers is a clever and funny movie with plot twists, a lot of dark comedy, and a great sound track. Teens to adults will enjoy this film, making you laugh even as you think about the social commentary. Characters are fun and engaging.

I saw this film at the "Camera Cinema Club" in San Jose, CA yesterday. I really liked the story and sound track, although the acting was a little weak at times. The director/writer/producer/star was there to answer questions afterwards, and he was quite amusing in person as well.

Note also that I think the film should really be listed as 1997 (I think that's what the copyright said) or 1998 (the web site said it was first shown publicly then).

This hip little caper has definite high-points-- cool cinematography, engaging sound track, attractive actors/actresses, intermittent witty banter. Technically, the movie is solid.

The plot revolves around a wealthy socialite character-- unfortunately, the actress who plays the role delivers a totally unnuanced performance that eclipses everything else, making the script seem more sophomoric than necessary. The chemistry between the actors could also be better...the interactions can at times be a bit wooden.

Party Crashers laid-back approach may seem slow to people expecting "Die Hard" but in a Beverly Hills penthouse, but like many "insider" films, those who are in the know can find much to appreciate. Living in a city known for its earthquakes, riots, and various other man-made and artifical disasters has made Angelenos some of the most jaded people on earth. Of course they would act this way, especially if they were taken hostage by the three guys in the movie. Are there plot holes, oh yeah. Should Phil Leirness spend more time on directing than hamming it up in front of the camera, well I'm not a drama critic but probably. Does it feel slow, yes but it due more to Leirness' obvious homage to the classic films of the 1930s. His minimal camera movement and favoring of wide shots bring to mind the days of classic cinema when directors knew enough to let the action play out and not ruin it by the rapid fire cutting that many audience members have become familiar as the norm. Adding to this feeling is the rapid fire, witty dialogue that harks back to Hawks classic comedies. The commentary on the DVD, which definitely one of the more enjoyable ones I have ever heard, is full of amusing stories, both real and fictious. Leirness' dry wit great to listen to as you do laundry.