dark_mullet
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I don't really review films on here or Letterboxd, as a filmmaker I've seen too many weirdos take film opinions WAY too seriously online by screenshotting stuff like that.
But when I saw this quality flick on Tubi, had such a good time with it, AND saw it basically has less ratings & views than my way smaller films? Made by a studio that has been part of some MAJOR Hollywood flicks? I wanted to celebrate the film because it deserves more love.
It's essentially a PG horror/comedy film that is parodying Hallmark Christmas films, something I've done myself before and will do again. So that's probably why I connected with it so much.
But to keep it simple this film was just a joy from me from start to finish. Great pacing that FLEW by, fun characters I enjoyed seeing on screen, and a lot of fun ideas. The humor and story hit for me in a big way.
My one request I would have had is I wish it had more practical effects than it currently does, some more practical puppets to exist alongside the CGI creations. I know this is a CGI studio first and foremost so I can't blame them for doing what they know best in house to probably save money, but I definitely think it would have added to the film.
Had a great time with this and I hope the director and writer, both of whom have no credits in directing or writing before this (okay the writer did ONE movie before this) keep doing stuff. Because I clearly align with their sense of humor and style.
But when I saw this quality flick on Tubi, had such a good time with it, AND saw it basically has less ratings & views than my way smaller films? Made by a studio that has been part of some MAJOR Hollywood flicks? I wanted to celebrate the film because it deserves more love.
It's essentially a PG horror/comedy film that is parodying Hallmark Christmas films, something I've done myself before and will do again. So that's probably why I connected with it so much.
But to keep it simple this film was just a joy from me from start to finish. Great pacing that FLEW by, fun characters I enjoyed seeing on screen, and a lot of fun ideas. The humor and story hit for me in a big way.
My one request I would have had is I wish it had more practical effects than it currently does, some more practical puppets to exist alongside the CGI creations. I know this is a CGI studio first and foremost so I can't blame them for doing what they know best in house to probably save money, but I definitely think it would have added to the film.
Had a great time with this and I hope the director and writer, both of whom have no credits in directing or writing before this (okay the writer did ONE movie before this) keep doing stuff. Because I clearly align with their sense of humor and style.
While this story is looked at through the lens of a mockumentary style film it still maintains such a classic 80s adventure wacky comedy feel thanks to the actors, plot, style, pacing, jokes, AND the music. While not an absolutely perfect film, it really delivers a lot of good that is worth seeing. The performances, especially from Dietels and O'Donnell, are worthy of widespread praise and love. Additionally Matt Schultz steals the spotlight while on screen, with Sarah Brunner and Lance Parkin being total joys in their own right.
Hollywood just doesn't make comedy films like this anymore: Low stakes/small scale and high weirdness. This absolutely feels like the kind of film you would have seen Chevy Chase and/or Bill Murray in if this was made in 1982, just with a modern take.
I absolutely recommend this film as a watch to anyone that likes that sort of style of comedy.
Hollywood just doesn't make comedy films like this anymore: Low stakes/small scale and high weirdness. This absolutely feels like the kind of film you would have seen Chevy Chase and/or Bill Murray in if this was made in 1982, just with a modern take.
I absolutely recommend this film as a watch to anyone that likes that sort of style of comedy.
