Rutland, USA

"Rutland USA" may not be the single worst movie ever made, but it certainly comes close. Amateur films I can handle, even come to enjoy, but this film was so boring, so witless, so eager to delve into its own paradoxically abysmal plot that I was disgusted from the start. The "acting" (if one can call it that) is suited for a sixth-grade play, the music seemingly composed by a two-year old on an electric guitar, and the plot epitomizes the height of low-grade excretions found in so many made-for-home video fare. The movie is not a total loss, however, as there are still funny scenes and characters that make one laugh even as they grimace at the dialogue and hammy delivery. The Detective is possibly the only palatable element of the entire film, although even his stuttering dodgey abilities cannot save this from the K-Mart bargain bin.

I rented Rutland USA for the first time this weekend and i didn't know what to expect. For a movie that had amateurs as actors and shot in video on location, I thought the movie was cute. I thought some of the acting was good like the female reporter and the janitor that becomes the super hero. Some of the movie dragged slightly, but most of it was funny and had some good tongue in cheek humor. The detective was also good and reminded me a lot of Lesley Nielsen from Airplane. I thought that the story line and the twist was also clever as well as the slap therapist. For this groups first movie, I thought it was a good effort. I actually liked it better than many other indie movies I have watched.

This movie is hilarious! I rented it from my friendly neighborhood video store and it was laugh out loud hysterical! This movie has some of that most classic characters that I have seen. Detective Rouse is awesome! It was great to see a real full length movie that was filmed locally and had local actors starring in it. I want to thank all the writers and actors that were involved in the production of this film and intend to see and purchase any further films ( like the upcoming Freedom Park) that these people make!

It still boggles my mind how what seems to be a lowly made college movie is on the dvd shelf at my video store. One of my acquaintances is from Rutland so she rented it and I watched this movie. ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. The dialogue is simple, the characters are simple, and the story is even simpler. The old detective couldn't deliver a single line correctly, but I suppose I can't pick on him because everyone else was just as bad. Please don't waste your money or your time.

How freakin' refreshing for some one to go and make a movie for $4,000 and have it NOT SUCK like the Hollywood movies made for millions. To say I laughed through the entire movie would be an understatement. Granted, the acting isn't the best, but what do you expect for 4k?

Everyone should see this movie. If you are one of those people that doesn't like odd comedy and you take everything in life too seriously then just skip it and go stick your head in a toilet. This movie rocked. Here's why...

1. Detective Rose is awesome. He's got to be close to 70 years old and he's rippin' it up on the big screen- better than Leslie Nielson. He's says a line about his ball sack that made me laugh like a little boy.

2. Sara Williams- Hot! Cute girl with great comedic timing. She is the oddest reporter I have ever seen in a movie and I want to see her more. Funny funny funny lines.

3. Lots of characters- I love ensamble casts and this one is funnier than Lord of the Rings. A movie with a lot of characters is more interesting to watch.

4. The Plot wasn't the most well orchestrated thing I have ever seen, but it didn't matter- it was too darn funny. If you want to watch a movie and just have a good time- rent or buy this. It is more funny the second time and even more funny the third.

I think the reason why I loved this movie so much is because I feel like it's my little secret- Just because it doesn't have star power or a million dollar budget. I guess I just wanted to let you all in on a little secret and tell you to find a way to see this movie. If you like stuff like Dumb and Dumber, Something About Mary, Naked Gun, or The Sound of Music- you will love this.

That's my 2 and a half cents- I'm out.