Midgets vs. Mascots

Saw this movie at the Tribeca Film Festival and it lived up to all the buzz about it. Dubbed as a cross between Borat and Jackass, I'd definitely agree. MVM is hilariously gross, shocking, and offensive, but all in a good way. On top of it all throw in angry Gary Coleman and this movie is really really funny.

The premise is that a deceased little person, former-mascot, porn-mogul sets up a contest in his will between a team of mascots and little people each led by his d-bag son and gold digger 3rd wife. The contest pits the little people and mascots in crazy contests like alligator wrestling, "how may insults does it take to get punched", and drinking games.

While the absurdity of all of the contests is great, it's really the characters themselves that make the film. All of the characters have great one-liners at some point throughout and i can't wait to see it again to pick up on the ones i missed.

I really hope it goes to a wide release so I can bring my friends.

This is a pretty witless mockumentary. It's a Jackass style film with many gross events. I once watched an episode of Jackass. I hated it.

The jokes are sometimes mildly amusing but usually tiresome. The novelty of the central idea pretty much evaporates after a few seconds, and we are then left with 90 minutes or so of general lameness to put up with. The movie tries desperately hard to be outrageous and sometimes it succeeds but only in the sense of showing something disgusting. Like puking. I don't want to watch people puking up. Be it midgets or mascots or anyone. It's not good. Showing something vile is a very easy way to get a reaction. It doesn't make it worth watching though.

The only person I recognized was the late Gary Coleman. It may just have been good acting but to me it looked like he was having a miserable time. It seemed that he had sadly resigned himself to the fact that Diff'rent Strokes was a lifetime away and had accepted that Midgets vs. Mascots indicated a pretty bleak future for the pint-sized actor. His untimely death at least saved him from any more of this demeaning rubbish.

If you have a sense of humor and aren't easily offended, this shockumentary is something you'll enjoy. Hesitant at first, the witty banter, shock value and character interaction easily won me over.

In an attempt to showcase his two favorite groups of people, Big Red sends five mascots and five midgets on a 30-day challenge to compete for this inheritance money, leading to hospitalizations, arrests and great entertainment. Participants competed in outrageous and hilarious stunts ranging from field races and drinking competitions to gator wrestling and fight clubs, doing whatever it took to win the $1 million.

From the sharts, fights, nudity and absurdity, this movie will not disappoint.

I was fortunate to get a sneak pick at this crazy film and it was hilarious! The entire idea behind the movie is awesomely ridiculous! Watching Midgets and Mascots battling it out while competing in these crazy events was a riot! If you like Jackass, Wildboyz, or watching people get hurt this movie is right up your alley! It's got everything from a milk chugging fiasco to alligator wrestling. Gary Coleman stars in this film and his no nonsense, "I don't take crap from anyone" personality is to perfect! Midget Vs. Mascots is out of control from the moment it starts right through to the very end! If you are looking for laughs and a new movie to quote check this one out!

I expected Jackass stuff only, but this was actually very funny, with a flimsy, yet nice story at the same time. Cool, gross, politically incorrect pranks and challenges and some good one-liners from everyone make this a fun ride. The acting, little tidbits, nudges to other cult icons and movies, are much better than you might think. Made on a smaller budget, it doesn't even matter.

Above expectation, and a well deserved 7 for the rough, yet warm feeling throughout. And lots of people, little or large, falling and capering. Mascottes alone getting swept off their feet was enough already to watch this :-) People might find it gross, but those who find it offending obviously missed the point. Every race, color or personal problem is attended to. A fun ride with a cold one nearby.