Lieutenant Jangles

Cult Cuts Volume 11

#2/4: Lieutenant Jangles (2018)

(8/10):Boy is this stupid but it's so awesome, silly and hilariously fun that I didn't even care.

I'm also not going to dive into the plot as it's best you find out for yourself, it's amazing, lol.

An Indie film hailing from Australia,Lieutenant Jangles is a parody of the old cop investigation films as well as a tribute to B-Movies in same way that Machete is,albeit with a much smaller budget but my point is that both are an example of how we are experiencing a reemergence of the old B-Movies in our modern era of cinema;Once Again a B-Movie/Drive-In Renaissance.

It's a very immature and silly film that requires you take it for what it is, pure comedy and entertainment.

The swearing is abundant and there's two or three instances of a couple of guys pee fighting, yes you read that correctly, but that's how mature this is if you need an example.

The soundtrack is a standout with many collaborating artists,little to none that I've heard of,but they do an excellent job at emulating the B-Movie homage tonality of the film.

It's scored with some synth wave music and even some of the score is reminiscent of classic rock.

The action is over the top and exaggerated. There's explosions, big guns and also on a side note some great costumes and sets that get blown up during the destruction.

I also don't see many,if any people talk about this film, even in when niche B-Movies are mentioned, especially regarding recent films I just never see it talked about. That's a shame because while it's a silly B-Movie, it's clear that a lot of time and effort went into capturing the essence of drive-in cinema and its just a ton of fun.

I highly recommend this one for people who are just looking for an awesome, fun and action packed B-Movie with lots of love put into it.

Full of juvenile toilet humour and playground insults. I made the mistake of watching this while sober.

However, if not sober may be considered funny. That is if you enjoy pissing competitions and sh****g on beds.

The jokes are really bad, the references to 80s action movies so blatant it's yawn inducing.

The over the top digital effects are like someone just got an FX package they were determined to use all the features at every opportunity.

I was not surprised to read it cost $15000 AUD to make. What a waste, could have bought a used Nissan Micra.

It was a struggle to watch all the way through and in the end I was left wondering how the film crew managed to stick through the endless repetition and bad jokes with awkward silences as if waiting for someone to laugh.

Usually I enjoy slightly off kilter Aussie and NZ humour such as Bad Taste, Black Sheep and Kenny but this one left me cringing and is not in the same league.

I can only imagine the producers were aiming to make a film so bad it would gain a cult reputation. Maybe it will with a certain demographic after they return home having drank a skinful of beers?

Set in the 80s, Brisbane, Australia, the crime rate is at an all-time high. Gangs are roaming the streets, and the body count is rising. One cop is willing to take all the villains on. His name is Lieutenant Jangles.

Lieutenant Jangles (Matt Dickie) and Dickens (Andrew Dickens) are partners. While having a urine contest (yes, a urine contest) they are interrupted and called to a shootout. During this shootout, they are surrounded by gangs who are armed with machine guns and unfortunately Dickins gets shot in the groin and dies. Lieutenant Jangles is now seeking revenge. Soon after this incident, he discovers there is a mysterious crime boss in town pulling all the strings. Can Lieutenant Jangles stop this new villain and get revenge for the death of his best mate and partner?

In case you are not aware by now, Lieutenant Jangles is, in fact, a comedy movie. I would go so far as to say that this is more of a spoof movie than a straight-out comedy. This film is loaded with one-liners and crude jokes, but there is more to it. The film adds in elements which pay respects to other well know films, not just from the 80s. The type of humour we see here is comparable to Danger 5 (TV Show), Kung Fury, or even better, Team America. The humour at most times will shock audiences and may even offend, going a little too far for some, and involves nudity and extreme language. But in the end, this film does not hold back when it comes to its humour, and it is evident the cast had a blast. I found myself laughing at the smallest jokes as they always surprised me.

It should also be noted this film is a directional debut by Nicolas Champeaux. Considering this is a directional debut, the overall results are positive. The film is generally well shot, and its story moves at a solid pace. I am also rather impressed with the results based on the film's budget. After doing some research, I even discovered that some of the cast had multiple jobs/roles while working on this film. One example is the actor Daniel Cordery. Here Daniel serves on the film as an actor, co-writer & visual effects artist. Large workloads like this equal to a huge task, but once again, the cast and crew have indeed pulled off a miracle.

The film's musical score is also worth praising. After watching the movie for the 1st time, I instantly found myself looking up the soundtrack. It feels retro, and it was a great compliment to the film. Other elements such as the dust on the lens give the movie a real grindhouse vibe, which is a welcome touch given the film's tone. Generally, there is not much to frown upon when it comes to this film. I did find Jangles slightly silly when he first appeared, but I was surprised to see how quickly I warmed up to him and found myself laughing at some of the most random dialogue.

Overall, Lieutenant Jangles is an Australian spoof film which is loaded with one-liners and crude humour. Considering this film is a directional debut, the results here are quite an achievement. With a stunning soundtrack and impressive visual effects, there is not much to dislike here. It is obvious the cast and crew enjoyed making this film which is always great to see. In the end, it is a refreshing comedy, and I hope more movie lovers support this film, because if you don't, Lieutenant Jangles may punch you where it hurts the most.

8.1/10

Awesome cast / crew and story Check it out Quinton ;) Meet Lieutenant Jangles, a foul-mouthed, cigarette-smoking, true-blue Australian cop/cowboy. He's also the eponymous star of a new short film which,judging by the trailer, looks set to deliver action-packed absurd eighties nostalgia. Following a successful Indie go go campaign, the film has finished production and is now in its final stages of post-production Lt. Jangles began his life as a joke that writer/director Nic Champeaux started to develop into a series of long narratives. Eventually, hungry to do something with the character, Champeaux set his sights on an upcoming local film festival

This film is hilarious! A throwback to 80's buddy cop/action movies with a wonderful soundtrack and even better zingers! Please do yourself a favor and see Lieutenant Jangles if you get the chance. I was lucky enough to see it on the big screen at GenreBlast Film Festival. Despite my sleep deprivation, Lieutenant Jangles had me laughing from beginning to end; I didn't even get the chance to remember how tired I was! Definitely one of my favorites from the fest. Can't wait 'till I have the option to buy it so I can show everyone else the hilarity of this movie.