AskewNerd

The 80's saw multiple films just like this one in the 80's. The first one that comes to mind is One Crazy Summer with John Cusack. But, who would have ever dreamed that a man from one of these kind of films would be nominated for an Oscar. About as surprising as one of the original Ghostbustes conquering that same foot. Johnny Depp is amazingly fun in this film. His charisma and stupidity makes this film shine. Rob Morrow is good as well but, he is just simply the lead dopey character. Depp is excellent as the crazy sidekick (one of my personal favorite types of performances in any film).

For it's time, this was the perfect example of what so many other films were trying for. To sum it up, the film is on the same level as Porky's. And I mean that as a compliment.

Screw "The Ten Commandments" and "Passion Of The Christ". This film proves that a subtle dick joke can but your mind at ease when there are serious questions being act. I don't think I've ever seen a film that shows the filmmaker's personality so well. Kevin Smith is not advanced in spectacular film-making. Yet, he managed to deploy action into a movie that is based around serious duologue. Dialogue is obviously his snootch. It's obvious why Catholic activists morons would detest the idea of the creator of the coined term "snootchie bootchies", to make a film anyway relating to God. But, Kevin finished with a project that truly defined today's generation and our spiritual confusion. When Chris Rock explains that Jesus had brothers and sisters. He speaks in a blunt but sophisticated tone that makes you believe it was without a doubt, completely true. Kevin Smith dares to ask the questions that everyone thinks. Catholicism was a major part of his life as a child. So why would he not dare to ask questions about the religion? That's all she wrote. Kevin Smith is a real person. And this is a REAL film.

This is one of those movies that will make you laugh for no apparent reason. You have to love the movies that were never made to be taken serious. Pure entertainment. But, this film has a sense of sophistication and the appearances that actual research was done. Great entertainment, just don't dig too deep. Pop some popcorn, sit back and laugh. The only thing missing is 3-D glasses. Honestly, the acting is not to terrible for a 60's drive in movie. With this title, it is guaranteed to be one of those films that kids of today will watch merely because they think it's different. The film is a perfect model for the "hipsters" of our generation. Whatever works though. So, when you finish your Pedro The Lion CD and feel depressed, pop in this tape. It will make you happy (and hip).