Rating: R
Movie Release Date: August 13, 2008
DVD Release Date: November 18, 2008
Plot 411: An action comedy satire about a group of actors filming a Vietnam war movie that quicklly leaves the location and becomes reality.
Review: This is a hilarious movie that comments on the entire Hollywood scene. There is the money grubbing producer, the highly acclaimed, award-winning actor, the old action star, the newbie, the drugged-out comedian and the zealous agent. The movie portrays each role to the nth degree and clearly shows us the ridiculousness that surrounds celebrity and the movie business. This is definitely a fun film to watch despite what some critics claim are offensive portrayals and remarks. The movie was also shot on Kauai, so support a film that helped bring revenue to the Islands. In the film, a movie production crew is shooting a Vietnam War film based on the memoirs of John "Four Leaf" Tayback (Nick Nolte). When the cast isn't able to get along during the shoot, Tayback and director Damien Cockburn (Steve Coogan) decide to drop them off in the wilderness where cameras are rigged to shoot guerilla style. Action star Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), Australian actor Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey, Jr.), comedian Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and some others are airlifted to the middle of the jungle. This area is controlled by a heroin-producing gang, but they believe it's all part of the movie. Even when their director is blown up, they continue along as if it's all part of the script. The film unwinds from there and it's a laugh a minute. The movie is irreverent and crass at times, which makes it even better. Don't take it too seriously and you'll have a great time.
Watch It: For an unbelievable cameo. Hopefully you don't know what I'm talking about because it'll make your first viewing so much better.
Skip It: If you're overly sensitive to digs on race, mental illness and other politically correct topics.
Movie Release Date: August 13, 2008
DVD Release Date: November 18, 2008
Plot 411: An action comedy satire about a group of actors filming a Vietnam war movie that quicklly leaves the location and becomes reality.
Review: This is a hilarious movie that comments on the entire Hollywood scene. There is the money grubbing producer, the highly acclaimed, award-winning actor, the old action star, the newbie, the drugged-out comedian and the zealous agent. The movie portrays each role to the nth degree and clearly shows us the ridiculousness that surrounds celebrity and the movie business. This is definitely a fun film to watch despite what some critics claim are offensive portrayals and remarks. The movie was also shot on Kauai, so support a film that helped bring revenue to the Islands. In the film, a movie production crew is shooting a Vietnam War film based on the memoirs of John "Four Leaf" Tayback (Nick Nolte). When the cast isn't able to get along during the shoot, Tayback and director Damien Cockburn (Steve Coogan) decide to drop them off in the wilderness where cameras are rigged to shoot guerilla style. Action star Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), Australian actor Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey, Jr.), comedian Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and some others are airlifted to the middle of the jungle. This area is controlled by a heroin-producing gang, but they believe it's all part of the movie. Even when their director is blown up, they continue along as if it's all part of the script. The film unwinds from there and it's a laugh a minute. The movie is irreverent and crass at times, which makes it even better. Don't take it too seriously and you'll have a great time.
Watch It: For an unbelievable cameo. Hopefully you don't know what I'm talking about because it'll make your first viewing so much better.
Skip It: If you're overly sensitive to digs on race, mental illness and other politically correct topics.
