CIA Agents Palmer and Gagano are tasked with the mission of destroying a computer virus called "Soviet Union". They enter the system using VR but the mission turns into a trap.CIA Agents Palmer and Gagano are tasked with the mission of destroying a computer virus called "Soviet Union". They enter the system using VR but the mission turns into a trap.CIA Agents Palmer and Gagano are tasked with the mission of destroying a computer virus called "Soviet Union". They enter the system using VR but the mission turns into a trap.
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There isn't really a way to describe this film, which could be equally considered science fiction, romance, comedy, thriller, Afro-Futurism and super-psychedelic trip, depending on one's perspective at the moment. Clocking in at a fast 83 minutes, it's exactly the kind of film to see with Montreal's Fantasia Festival audience, people who love genre and love gonzo and most of all, love movies. Director Miguel Llanso's earlier film, "Crumbs," also played at Fantasia, though I must say that I didn't really understand it; despite my description above, "Jesus Shows You...." is much more coherent - and hilarious. And a great stomping shaggy dog's tale to boot!
The best description of this movie I saw: "It was a bad movie, but a great hour long video"
I love weird stuff in general, and I was really torn on my rating for this one. They made some decisions that I just didn't find funny, which were pervasive throughout, but other people in my group really enjoyed them. I be the consensus would fall in the 5-7 range. I liked the way they ended it and a lot of the scenes were bizarre in ways I loved, so I put it in the middle.
I feel like It has some similar *vibes* as Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas: it's unclear exactly what's going on with the "story" for a lot of it, and there are incredibly weird visuals like super-zooms on people's faces. It felt like old YouTube videos/memes.
The budget likely was non-existent, but they were able to turn that into the insane fever-dream they set out for.
Zero Hollywood here. But it's hard to interpret the intention... comedy, social statements, too?
It's a crazy story that gets clarified at the end... if you last that long. I did. Never lost my interest about what they may show or do next... LOL!
I appreciated the originality, and the cartoonish suspense, even with the amateurish acting and visual effects. I'd be very interested in what these people do next.
So the film isn't shy about acknowledging its antecedents. Along with lots of other influences from all over the place. Whether you'll like it or not probably depends on whether you enjoy that type of story. But seriously: "Worst movie ever"? No way. I really wish reviewers would stop using this as shorthand for "This was confusing/I didn't understand it."
Which is a perfectly valid opinion. I can't claim to have completely understood it, either, after one viewing. But I enjoyed it enough to think this is worth a couple more looks. Yeah, it's got its rough edges, but it also has real heart and creativity.
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Alfons Rebane: [answering the phone] Who's this?
Agent D.T. Gagano: It's me, Agent Gagano.
Alfons Rebane: Impossible, you're dead.
Agent D.T. Gagano: I'm not dead, sir, I'm trapped inside a portable TV.
Alfons Rebane: Stay there. I will pick you up.
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- €400,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1