Lieutenant Jangles

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.

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#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.

A fun, hysterical, and wild ride of a film out of Australia!! Throwback to the 80's action/crime/buddy cop genre, it looks and feels as if it was shot in the 80's. Unlike other want to be throwbacks that just throw on some 80's style clothes and think that will pass, these filmmakers really took the time and put in the work to capture the feel of an 80's action/crime film in all aspects, from editing, sound mixing, dialogue, action sequences, music, and the way it was shot. This film not only deserves a watch, it deserves a buy, so get off your ass distribution companies and release this gem to the world!! I was lucky enough to catch it at it's US premiere at GenreBlast Film Festival and I truly hope the rest of the world gets a chance to see this!! 10/10

FILM: 6/10.

Alright, let me lay it out straight: Lieutenant Jangles isn't exactly winning any awards for quality filmmaking. Shot on the cheap, deliberately crass, and not exactly reaching for the stars, you might wonder, "Why the heck did I watch this?"

But here's the kicker - it's an unapologetic slice of Ozploitation, and hell, anything goes. For us Aussies, the humour hits the bullseye... if you're willing to let it. I mean, where else can you witness two cops being put in their place with a good ol' punch in the dick, delivering a message of respect for women in the most Aussie way imaginable? It's irreverence on steroids, taking a wrecking ball to boundaries.

Now, let's talk production. With a budget that wouldn't cover a decent barbecue, Lieutenant Jangles flaunts stock visual effects, wildly fluctuating video that looks like it's having an identity crisis. And drone shots with more jagged edges than a Smith's potato chip. The audio? Passable, but not exactly stealing the show.

The cast? They're not aiming for Oscar-worthy, but damn, they look like they're having a bloody brilliant time. Action scenes are cheesier than a slab of cheddar, and the dialogue? You'll either be rolling your eyes or chuckling - possibly both. Warning: you might question your life choices during this cinematic adventure.

This film is like Vegemite - an acquired taste. Not for everyone, and the Aussie humour might get lost in translation internationally. But right here in the land Down Under, Lieutenant Jangles is bound to tickle the fancy of a certain crew of genre film fans. Give it a crack if you're up for a wild, budget-busting ride with a distinctly Aussie flavour. It's destined to o be a guilty pleasure. Besides, if you don't like it, Lieutenant Jangles is going to punch you in the dick.

FORMAT: Blu-ray

VIDEO: 6/10.

1080i presentation, Detail level: Moderate, Colour reproduction: Moderate, Level accuracy: Moderate, Encode: Good, Master condition: Excellent

AUDIO: 7.5/10.

DTS-HD MA 2.0 audio, Dialogue reproduction: Good, Soundtrack & effects clarity: Good, Dynamics: Good, Surround sound presentation: N/A, LFE content: N/A

MOOFIEMETER: 6/10.

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